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Paper Excellence may restart Chetwynd pulp mill as early as July
Paper Excellence reportedly has plans to restart operations at its Chetwynd mechanical pulp mill in British Columbia, Canada as early… read more…
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Feds fund forestry market expansion
With a federal election call a few months away, the Federal Government has announced the extension of its program to… read more…
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Cellulose nanocrystals found to boost strength of concrete
Cellulose nanocrystals derived from agriculture, pulp or paper industries have been shown to increase the strength of concrete, representing a… read more…
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MNRF returns to prescription fires to bring new life to forests
Prescribed burns are becoming more common as a way to manage northwestern Ontario’s forests, said forest fire officials in the… read more…
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U.S. Senators write to International Trade Commission
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and Congressman Bruce Poliquin sent a letter to United States International Trade Commission… read more…
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Ten facts about beavers on International Beaver Day
Today, Tuesday, April 7 is International Beaver Day. To help the state celebrate its state animal, we’ve compiled, with help… read more…
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Ontario gives northern industry permanent relief from energy costs
A program that reduces energy costs for northern industries — like mining and forestry — will carry on indefinitely, the… read more…
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End times for ash trees in southern Ontario
The tiny green insect – an invasive species from Asia – has been writing the obituary of local ash trees… read more…
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Climate change driving exotic species north into B.C., but killing others
B.C. has long been a magnet for two-legged North Americans with a taste for mild weather. Now, thanks to an… read more…
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Lakeland inquest fraught with controversy
Set to resume next month, plenty of ground has already been covered over the two-and-a-half weeks the coroner’s inquest into… read more…
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Forest firefighters eye weather conditions as burning season begins
Even though there’s still snow on the ground in some parts of the province, forest fire crews in Ontario are… read more…
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How do you plant 1 billion trees a year? With drones, of course
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have taken off in popularity recently, with hobbyists and professionals alike using these small… read more…
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B.C.’s forestry industry a vital, neglected economic force – Comment
B.C.’s forestry sector may not be as sexy as a potential liquefied natural gas industry in the north or all… read more…
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Politics often at odds with good forest management – Comment
It appears balancing budgets often means research programs are the first to disappear. My observation is specific to the research… read more…
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New wildfire management legislation in SK
New wildfire management legislation has arrived in time for the province’s wildfire season, which typically runs from April 1 to… read more…
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‘Potentially devastating’ spruce budworm found in N.B. forest
For the first time in decades, pockets of the spruce budworm have been found in the Maritimes, prompting scientists to… read more…
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Discovery Air Fire Services awarded 7 year contract with OMNRF
Discovery Air Fire Services Inc. (“DAFS”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Air Inc., announced today that it has signed… read more…
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MNR set for fire season
The Ministry of Natural Resources is ready for the 2015 fire season, which officially began April 1st Fire information officer… read more…
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Norbord and Ainsworth complete merger
Norbord Inc. (“Norbord”) (TSX: NBD) and Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (“Ainsworth”) today announced the completion of their merger. Under the… read more…
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As shortage looms, skilled talent in high demand
You might be aware of the looming skills gap in British Columbia, with tens of thousands of jobs expected to… read more…
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India: Our Opportunity On The Horizon
Rick Jeffery, President, Canada Wood Group,President & CEO, Coast Forest Products Association Having taken part in trade missions to India… read more…
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Futuristic approaches to one of Canada’s oldest industries
The commitment being shown to technology and innovation is helping to drive Canada’s burgeoning forestry industry. In recent years, Canada’s… read more…
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Nova Scotia: 393,000 green tonnes of biomass for electricity
Nova Scotia Power recently reported that the biomass boiler used to generate electricity for the province consumed 393,423 green tonnes… read more…
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James Gorman to Join West Fraser
West Fraser today announced the appointment of James Gorman as Vice-President, Corporate and Government Relations effective May 19, 2015. Mr.… read more…
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Canada’s top lumber companies boost U.S. mill activity as domestic production wanes
Canada’s top lumber companies, struggling to make two-by-fours from trees killed by the mountain pine beetle, made less lumber at… read more…