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Government funds Indigenous forest-industry growth
FPInnovations’ president and CEO Stéphane Renou, welcomed Western Economic Diversification Canada’s commitment to continue investing in Indigenous communities by allocating… read more…
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Sawmill profit margins fall
Sawmill profit margins fell substantially in North America during the second half of 2018 after reaching record highs in the… read more…
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Endangered Species Act recommendations
Following the government’s 10-year review consultations this past winter of the province’s Endangered Species Act, the province is improving outcomes… read more…
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Norway Spruce Endorsed by CSA
In January 2019, the CSA 086 Technical Committee endorsed the inclusion of Canadian grown Norway Spruce as having met the… read more…
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NHLA lumber grading training opportunities
NHLA is offering two lumber grading training opportunities in Brattleboro, Vermont – Class Begins April 29. On April 29, NHLA… read more…
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GWPF calls for David Attenborough to come clean on ‘walrus tragedy porn’
London, 17 April — The Global Warming Policy Forum has called for Sir David Attenborough to come clean about the… read more…
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Sappi and Borregaard celebrate 20 years of biorefinery investment
JOHANNESBURG – LignoTech South Africa (LignoTech) is an equal partnership joint venture between Sappi Southern Africa Limited (“Sappi”) and Borregaard… read more…
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Cascades extends electrification program to employees in Ontario
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, CBW — Cascades Inc., has announced that it is extending its transportation electrification program to all its… read more…
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FEFCO announces new carbon impact of corrugated packaging
BRUSSELS –FEFCO is proud to announce the new cradle-to-grave carbon impact of corrugated packaging at 538kg CO2 equivalents per tonne… read more…
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Polar Krush launches ‘world-first’ paper spoon straw
WASHINGTON, UK — Polar Krush, the UK-based iced drinks market leader has actively eliminated plastic straws from its brand with… read more…
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IPCC selects new members of Task Group on Data
GENEVA — The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has selected 14 members for the Task Group on Data Support… read more…
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John Deere Announces JDLink Ultimate Subscription Price Reduction
John Deere Construction and Forestry is decreasing its annual JDLink™ Ultimate offering prices, providing customers with an affordable, streamlined data… read more…
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NHLA is calling for convention exhibitors & sponsors
NHLA is seeking exhibitors & sponsors for the 2019 Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase. As a proud sponsor of the… read more…
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Scandinavian Forestry, Stufko Equipment agreement
Scandinavian Forestry Inc. has entered into a dealership agreement with Stufko Equipment Sales Ltd. Stufko Equipment will be responsible for… read more…
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Ontario challenges federal carbon tax
TORONTO, CTV NEWS — The federal and Ontario governments are set to square off in the province’s top court this… read more…
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Canada invests in climate change adaptation in the forest sector
FREDERICTON, CNW — Climate change needs to be tackled head-on in order to build a better future for Canadians. This… read more…
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Ontario Bar Association forestry conference
Creative Destruction in the Forest Products Industry: Challenges and Opportunities in a time of change On May 9th, Ontario Bar… read more…
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Scientists find viable replacement for petroleum-based plastic
According to a report in Yale Environment 360, Scientists at Ohio State University say they have developed a viable alternative… read more…
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Georgia-Pacific will close Coos Bay mill, lay off 111
Georgia-Pacific Wood Products notified employees at its Coos Bay lumber mill Thursday that it will close the facility and lay… read more…
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World’s largest single arch timber hangar announced
Air New Zealand will begin construction on the largest single span timber arch aircraft hangar in the world at its… read more…
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IWBC call for speakers
Lead the next generation of builders – speak at IWBC 2019! Topic and tracks are posted on the WEBSITE. IWBC… read more…
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U.S. trade policy wins WTO ruling
CBC NEWS — A World Trade Organization ruling approved a long-outlawed U.S. trade policy on Tuesday when a panel of… read more…
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Fortress secures support for bioproducts project
Vancouver, British Columbia — Fortress Global Enterprises Inc. has announced that, further to its news release of July 11, 2018,… read more…
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Global Timber and Wood Products Market Update
WRI’s global wood fiber prices indices reached four-year highs in the 4Q/18 as the costs for wood chips and pulp… read more…
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NZ timber exporter Sequal signs big Saudi deal
A Kawerau sawmill has signed a deal with a Saudi Arabian customer to more than double its exports to the… read more…