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John Deere upgrades FR22B and FR24B felling heads
Committed to providing the forestry industry with powerful and reliable equipment solutions, John Deere is rolling out upgrades to its… read more…
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Ottawa throws lifeline to 50 Million Tree Program cut by Ontario government
CBC NEWS — The federal government is putting up $15 million over four years to rescue the 50 Million Tree… read more…
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FSC launches new standard
Montreal, QC – After six years of rigorous consultation with industry, environment, and social stakeholders and indigenous groups, the new… read more…
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TimberWest Releases 2018 Sustainability Report
NANAIMO, BC, CNW – – TimberWest Forest Corporation has released its 2018 Sustainability Progress Report detailing major achievements in the… read more…
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Interfor acquires BC Interior cutting rights from Canfor
Interfor Corporation has announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire cutting rights in the Adams Lake… read more…
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AFPA Welcomes Mercer International to the Association
EDMONTON, AB– The Alberta Forest Products Association announced that Mercer International Inc. will be joining the Association as its newest… read more…
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Canfor to permanently close Vavenby Sawmill
Vancouver, BC, Canada — Canfor Corporation has announced it will be closing its Vavenby sawmill in British Columbia this July… read more…
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CANADA’S FOREST PRODUCTS SECTOR RESPONDS TO LAUNCH OF FSC’S NEW CERTIFICATION STANDARD
Ottawa, ON –Today, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) formally released its new National Forest Stewardship Standard for Canada. Forest Products… read more…
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Softwood lumber industry facing tough conditions
CANADA NEWS WIRE — Canada’s softwood lumber industry is struggling as it faces down two of the biggest challenges facing… read more…
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B.C.’s forest industry facing difficulties on several fronts
THE GLOBE & MAIL — Following a year of record-breaking profits, British Columbia’s forest companies are bracing for a rough… read more…
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Canfor completes first phase of Elliott Sawmill purchase
Vancouver, BC — Canfor Corporation has announced that it has completed the first phase purchase of 49% of Elliott Sawmilling… read more…
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Province Recognizes the Importance of the Forestry Sector in Ontario
TIMMINS — Today John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, highlighted next steps in the development of Ontario’s new… read more…
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Tolko’s Okanagan cuts a sign of bigger problems
GLOBAL NEWS — These are uncertain times for many Okanagan residents who work in the forestry industry. According to a… read more…
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First Nations showcase harvesting skills
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO — The Agoke Development Corporation (ADC) hosted Tigercat and Wajax Dealer representatives from Brantford, Hearst and Thunder… read more…
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Forest Talk Radio launches in North Bay
CBC NEWS — Many escape into the woods to find solitude but now there’s a way in the North Bay… read more…
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Public feedback invited into management of forests
The B.C. government is inviting British Columbians to provide input into improving the Forest and Range Practices Act. “Making changes… read more…
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B.C. tree planters get training in sex assault prevention
CBC NEWS — Hundreds of B.C. tree planters are being trained to stop harassment and prevent sex assaults in their… read more…
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The Green Ride for Green Jobs is on the road
The Project Learning Tree Canada team is excited that the Green Ride for Green Jobs awareness campaign is rolling through… read more…
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Canada Invests in Clean Innovation
Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural… read more…
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B.C. enlists cattle to help fight wildfires
The Canadian Press — Livestock and cattle will soon help fight wildfires in British Columbia as the province looks to… read more…
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BC boosts support for emergency preparedness
To support community resiliency in the face of wildfires, floods, and other emergencies, the Province is giving a $31 million… read more…
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Prime Minister hears N.S. praise on environmental spending
The Canadian Press — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received praise and drew protests Friday for his government’s environmental policies as… read more…
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EACOM celebrate mill’s 100th anniversary
EACOM Timber Corporation is inviting the public to an event to celebrate the 100th-anniversary of the Timmins’ oldest and longest-running… read more…
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Canada North Resources Expo Takes Over Prince George Tomorrow
Prince George, BC – This Friday and Saturday, one of the region’s most popular heavy equipment trade shows is making… read more…
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Open payload, custom sensing capability drone
Delair, a leading supplier of commercial drone solutions has introduced a new model of its popular long-range UAV, the Delair… read more…