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Faster growing trees likely on Crown plantations
Forestry professors from the University of New Brunswick and the University of Maine say they are not surprised to hear… read more…
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APEX XA1200 Applicator for Hydro Seeding and Environmental Spray Applications
SWX Global has introduced the APEX XA1200 – the newest addition to their line of hydroseed and environmental spray applicators.… read more…
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Ontario Tree Marking & Refresher Courses
From Forests Ontario… the Level 1 (September) and the Refresher tree (October) marking courses are now scheduled for 2018. They… read more…
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Ontario Invasive Plant Council Conference & AGM, Peterborough, ON
This October 15th and 16th, 2018 the OIPC will be hosting an Annual General Meeting and Invasive Plant Conference in… read more…
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John Deere Unveils Powerful, Productive Midsize G-Series Harvesters
John Deere has announced two new G-Series wheeled harvester models, the 1170G and 1070G. The new midsize machines provide loggers… read more…
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U.S. Trade Reversal on Canadian uncoated groundwood paper and newsprint renews faith
Forest Products Association of Canada CEO Derek Nighbor issued the following statement today in response to a final decision by… read more…
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Government mandate letters recognize forest sector’s contribution — FPAC
Forest Products Association of Canada CEO Derek Nighbor issued the following statement in response to the release of new mandate… read more…
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Cascades reduces its corrugated sheet plant capacity in Ontario
Cascades Inc., has announced plans to close two sheet plants in Barrie (Jellco) and Peterborough, Ontario, as part of its… read more…
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U.S. International Trade Commission to vote on newsprint duties
THE CANADIAN PRESS — The U.S. International Trade Commission is expected to vote on whether to uphold duties imposed on… read more…
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Freeland meets with U.S. as Canada faces pressure to sign or face auto tariffs
CBC NEWS — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says conversations with the U.S. remain “constructive,” even as White House officials… read more…
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5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE NHLA
We have two outstanding Keynote Speakers. They will engage, educate and inspire you to take action and propel your business… read more…
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Germany Wildfire Sets Off World War II Ammunition Buried in Forest
ASSOCIATED PRESS, THE WEATHER CHANNEL –German firefighters battling a large inferno in a forest southwest of Berlin faced an added… read more…
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Terra Nova boxes out moose to save the trees
Terra Nova National Park is hoping hundreds of metres of fencing will protect stunted trees from hungry moose. According to… read more…
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B.C.’s wildfire season now second-worst on record
This year’s wildfire season is now the second-worst in B.C. history when it comes to the amount of land that’s… read more…
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Aalto University aims to double the value of the forest industry
Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland signed a collaboration agreement on the CERES flagship programme and took… read more…
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Nokian Tires introduces new on and off-road tires
The latest addition is the Nokian R-Truck product range for demanding on and off-road use – such as earthmoving and… read more…
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Nova Wood Products positioned to increase exports
The Government of Canada is investing $275,000 in Nova Wood Products Limited to renovate its facility and install new equipment… read more…
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B.C. wildfires linked to rising lumber prices
THE CANADIAN PRESS — Wildfires roaring through B.C. timber stands are being linked to both rising lumber prices and rallying… read more…
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N.S. report calls for restrictions on clearcutting
THE CANADIAN PRESS –HALIFAX — A new review of Nova Scotia’s forestry practices is calling for fundamental changes to the… read more…
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FPAC Responds to President Trump’s Comments
Forest Products Association of Canada CEO Derek Nighbor issued the following statement after U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments partially blaming… read more…
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Kruger Products to Invest $575M for new Tissue Plant
KP Tissue and Kruger Products L.P. announced its plan for a capital investment of $575 million in the Brompton area… read more…
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Smoke not the only long-range effect of wildfires
THE CANADIAN PRESS — Smoke isn’t the only way wildfires affect people and places far from the flames. Researchers are… read more…
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B.C. declares a state of emergency as hundreds of wildfires burn
The British Columbia government has declared a province-wide state of emergency in response to the ongoing wildfire situation. Minister of… read more…
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Nature Conservancy sees opportunity to fight climate change
A growing number of businesses from as far away as California may be investing in Maine’s woods to address climate… read more…
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Lakehead researcher investigates climate change impact on forests
The federal government is granting more than $440,000 to a Lakehead University researcher to study the impact of climate change… read more…