Articles
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Virginia Tech Forest Supply Chain Collaborative Launches
Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment has launched the Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative, a new interdisciplinary initiative… read more…
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Roseburg Restarts Dillard MDF Construction in Oregon
Roseburg Forest Products restarted construction on its $450 million Dillard MDF plant in Oregon on March 4, 2026, after pausing… read more…
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Ohio Sawdust Explosion Injures Six at Holmes County Moulding
A malfunctioning belt sander generated sparks that ignited the sawdust collection system at Holmes Custom Moulding in Holmes County, Ohio,… read more…
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Louisiana Wood Pellet Bill Faces Carbon Storage Debate
Louisiana is advancing a bill to expand its wood pellet manufacturing industry, but a growing faction of state lawmakers is… read more…
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Milwaukee Mass Timber Project Stalls as Foreclosure Looms
The Milwaukee mass timber project known as The Edison — billed as the tallest of its kind in the United… read more…
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BLM Oregon Logging Plan Would Quadruple Timber Harvest
The BLM’s Oregon logging plan proposes to quadruple timber harvest on 2.5 million acres of O&C Lands — targeting 1… read more…
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California Fast-Tracks 300 Wildfire Projects in 300 Days
One year after Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency, California has approved more than 300 wildfire safety projects covering… read more…
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Weyerhaeuser’s Strategic Shift After Pulp Mill Closures
Weyerhaeuser’s response to pulp mill closures highlights how changing fiber markets, biocarbon production, and engineered wood investments are reshaping North… read more…
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Tree Species Diversity Gains Attention as Forestry Strategy for Drought and Wildfire Risk
Tree species diversity is increasingly recognized as a practical forestry strategy to reduce drought impacts and wildfire severity across North… read more…
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Forest Perception Dataset Supports Smarter Tree Segmentation and Species Identification
New forest perception dataset SilvaScenes enables tree instance segmentation and species classification from under-canopy images, advancing AI for forestry applications. read more…
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Mississippi Agriculture in 2025: Commodity Performance and Southern Comparisons
An overview of Mississippi’s 2025 agricultural production value, key commodities, and how the state compares with other southern agricultural economies. read more…
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Decorative Concrete in 2026: Design Innovation and Its Broader Implications for the Forestry Sector
An analysis of decorative concrete trends in 2026 and their potential implications for the forestry industry, including material substitution, sustainability… read more…
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Forest Communication: How Plants Exchange Information and Resources
Plants in forests interact through underground networks and airborne chemical signals, reshaping our understanding of ecosystems and forest health. read more…
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Working Within a Narrow Logging Window
How forestry contractors operate within a limited logging window, using winter conditions, extended shifts, and strategic planning to maximize production… read more…
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Green Hydrogen Project Poised to Modernize Kamloops Pulp Mill Operations
Green hydrogen production is gaining momentum in British Columbia as industry partners explore low-carbon fuel options that reduce emissions and… read more…
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Ontario’s Logging Road Network: Where Industry Meets Wilderness
Northern Ontario’s logging roads form a vast but often overlooked network that supports forestry operations, remote communities, and year-round access… read more…
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UBC Partnerships Aim to Accelerate Affordable Housing in British Columbia
UBC’s land mapping, modular construction research, and climate-resilient design strategies aim to accelerate affordable housing development across British Columbia. read more…
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The Working Forest Lumber Forecast – December 2025
December 2025 Working Forest Lumber Forecast: updated market data, demand and supply indicators, and prospects for North American softwood lumber. read more…
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2025 Pack Fire — A Close Look at a California Wildfire
The 2025 Pack Fire in Mono County, California, burned nearly 2,000 acres, damaged homes, and prompted evacuations. This article provides… read more…
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How Forest Tourism Is Shaping B.C.’s Economic Future
Forest-based tourism is becoming an important economic complement to traditional forestry in British Columbia, offering stable revenue, diverse job opportunities,… read more…
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The Biomechanics Behind Woodpecker Drilling: How Small Birds Create Big Impact
Woodpeckers deliver powerful drilling strikes using full-body coordination, breath-supported stability, and specialized posture. This article explains how these small birds… read more…
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Second Dutch Elm Disease Case Confirmed in Edmonton Raises Urban Forest Concerns
Edmonton has confirmed its second Dutch elm disease case of the year, raising concerns about the city’s elm canopy and… read more…
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High Stakes in the Canopy: Why California Needs More Tree-Climbers for Seed Collection
California faces a growing shortfall of skilled tree-climbers needed to harvest conifer cones, creating a bottleneck for reforestation after wildfires… read more…
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Preparing Forests for Winter: Management Tips
Practical forest management strategies to prepare woodlands for winter, focusing on tree health, soil protection, and ecosystem resilience. read more…
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Beaver Reintroduction and Forest Water: Impacts on Ecology and Hydrology
Beavers are increasingly recognized as key contributors to forest read more…