Articles
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Taking issue with a column on 3M’s forestry-policies changes – Comment
Based on my experience as a professional biologist, board member of an independent watchdog on forest practices, and a sustainability… read more…
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What is nature worth? Studies detail monetary value of Montana’s forests and rivers
Perhaps anyone who takes a minute to stare at the mountains, forests or rivers understands the natural amenities Montanans enjoy… read more…
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Lakeland was moving in right direction on dust, inquest told
Lakeland Mills appeared to be making progress on the challenges it was facing after adding a third shift to its… read more…
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Province, First Nation agree to interim rules for use of land won at Supreme Court
A British Columbia First Nation is one step closer to exerting control over its territory in the wake of a… read more…
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BC wolf cull: petitions and protests
The public and conservation groups are voicing a mixture of opposition and support for the BC government’s wolf cull that… read more…
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N.B. wood pellet producer plans to double production to address shortage
One of New Brunswick’s largest producers of wood pellets plans to double production for the domestic market this year to… read more…
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The bug that’s eating the woods
One chilly morning in October 2013, Diana Six parked her white Subaru at the edge of a pine forest in southwestern… read more…
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Kruger recycling plant in Beauharnois QC destroyed by fire
A fire has destroyed the Kruger Inc. recycling plant in Beauharnois. The fire broke out at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday and… read more…
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B.C. should take lead in use of residual logging biomass – Comment
A recent (2014) and very detailed report provides the current status of forest biomass policy in Canada. According to the… read more…
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Zellstoff Celgar to begin annual shutdown maintenance Saturday
An annual major maintenance shutdown at Zellstoff Celgar will start Saturday at 6:30 p.m. According to a statement issued by… read more…
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WorkSafeBC investigator outlines where Lakeland Mills blast originated
It was a trip to the washroom that likely saved his life. Wayne Cleghorn went to the basement washroom moments… read more…
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Snow depth creates issues for NS syrup producers
Heavy snow has made things difficult, but area maple producers remain confident as they head into their production season “There’s… read more…
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N.S. sawmill felled by wood shortage, layoffs coming
The largest sawmill in the province says it has only enough hardwood supply to keep working for another week. Forty-five… read more…
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Ancient Trees Sprout New Life
Tucked away in the rolling hills of northern Michigan a once-dilapidated warehouse in the town of Copemish now brims with… read more…
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Brian Gallant says changes coming to N.B. forestry deals
Premier Brian Gallant has reiterated that his Liberal government will make changes to industrial forestry agreements signed by the previous… read more…
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Standing tall for trees: meet the women who are changing forestry
Sure, women around the world have made great strides in the workplace – but many fields are still dominated by… read more…
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Wood Pellet Association of Canada President resigns
The (Wood Pellet Association of Canada“WPAC”) announced the resignation today of Mr. Brad Bennett as President and Director. WPAC’s Board… read more…
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Logging contractors complain of low rates, inconsistent work
With the recovery of British Columbia’s forest industry underway, tensions are also rising between coastal logging contractors and the major… read more…
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U.S. paper producers file petition against Canadian competitors
U.S. paper producers are seeking trade action against Canadian rivals who they say are dumping their product south of the… read more…
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WoodWORKS release mid rise construction guide
Mid-Rise Wood Construction in the Ontario Building Code is a free guide based on a detailed code analysis and report that… read more…
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Mayor of Saguenay calls for action against Greenpeace, environmentalists
A video message posted on YouTube by the mayor of Saguenay is going viral after Jean Tremblay called on all city employees and unions to… read more…
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COFI convention set for April 8-9 in Prince George
The Council of Forest Industries will be holding its annual convention in Prince George April 8-9. This year’s convention will… read more…
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Should Canadians have a right to burn wood for heat?
It’s a part of a Canadian vignette that lives in so many of our memories; the crunch of sharp blades… read more…
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Resolute announces additional capacity reduction
Resolute Forest Products Inc., Montreal, has announced that it will permanently close a paper machine at its mill in Alma,… read more…
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Finally, a ray of light amid Nova Scotia’s forestry gloom?
Much has been said recently about clearcutting on public lands in southwestern Nova Scotia, including the former Bowater lands acquired… read more…