Articles
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More than 1,000 forest fires in Ontario this year
New forest fires continue to be discovered in Ontario, even as some of the biggest and most threatening fires in… read more…
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Wood density of trees decreasing
A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) analyzed wood samples from the oldest existing experimental areas spanning a… read more…
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Biomass North Forum 2018 – Mapping Canada’s Bioeconomy
The 3rd annual Biomass North Forum is taking place from October 16-18, 2018 on the shores of beautiful Lake Superior… read more…
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New annual health and safety conference for Timmins ON
On Wed., Sept. 5, Workplace Safety North (WSN) hosts about 200 attendees to its inaugural Timmins Health and Safety Conference,… read more…
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Wood-Mizer Sponsors Urban Wood Seminar
Wood-Mizer will sponsor an urban wood seminar, “The Urban Wood Revolution is Now! Come Join the Movement,” on Friday, August… read more…
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WELTEC Group Takes Over Biogas Plant in North Germany
Nordmethan GmbH, a company of the WELTEC BIOPOWER Group, has taken over an insolvent biogas plant in Südergellersen, Lower Saxony.… read more…
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Forest Sector Seeks Federal Partnership to Improve Competitiveness
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has shared with the federal government its recommendations to enhance Canadian competitiveness, accelerate innovation,… read more…
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Ontario contributes additional $100 M to battling Forest Fires
The Ford Government has committed an additional $100 million to fight forest fires across the province. Since April 1, Ontario… read more…
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What You Need to Know Eight Weeks Before the NHLA Annual Convention
If you haven’t yet registered…don’t wait. While the current business environment may be uncertain, there is no better time than… read more…
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Not the… Dog Days of Summer Golf Tournament!
Second Annual CIF-IFC Algonquin Section Golf Tournament Date: Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 Golf Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Supper… read more…
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Komatsu XT-5 Series Track Feller Bunchers – Coming 4Q-2018
Komatsu America has previewed its new XT-5 Series of Track Feller Bunchers. Models include the XT430-5 (non-leveling), XT435L-5, XT445L-5 and… read more…
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Summer students dive into Forest Management
VANCOUVER, BC –TimberWest is once again a classroom to a group of excited summer students, eager to further their knowledge… read more…
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New Tool forecasts availability of biomass
Biomass is quickly becoming a sought-after resource as an alternative to fossil fuels, chemicals, and energy in the bioeconomy. Having… read more…
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Trade Ruling on Groundwood Paper & Newsprint
OTTAWA — The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed final anti-dumping and countervailing duties of up to 20.26% (combined) on… read more…
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Ontario Taking Action To Fight Wildfires
Former Wildfire Response Support Personnel Come Out Of Retirement To Help Ontario is prioritizing the safety of the public and… read more…
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Acadian Timber Corp. Reports Second Quarter Results
VANCOUVER, BC — GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Acadian Timber Corp., has reported financial and operating results for the three months ended… read more…
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AF&PA ELECTS TWO NEW BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF & PA) announced the election of Resolute Forest Products president and chief executive… read more…
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Norbord Reports Record Second Quarter 2018 Results
TORONTO — CNW – Norbord Inc. has reported Adjusted EBITDA of $273 million for the second quarter of 2018 versus… read more…
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Resolute Reports Preliminary Second Quarter Results
CNW – Resolute Forest Products Inc., has reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, of $72 million,… read more…
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TimberWest donates $200,000 donation to The Great Trail in B.C.
Nanaimo, BC –– Trans Canada Trail (TCT) has announced a $200,000 gift from TimberWest Forest Corp., which will support new… read more…
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Canfor Pulp Products’ 2Q sales soared 41% to $396 million
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. second quarter 2018 net income was $63 million, or $0.97 per share. Record-high 2Q 2018 sales… read more…
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Evacuation orders expanded due to Parry Sound 33 forest fire
More areas south of Sudbury, Ont., received evacuation notices today as firefighters continue to try to control a fast-growing forest… read more…
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2nd Edition of WOODRISE World Congress to be held in Quebec City
FPInnovations has announced the 2nd edition of the WOODRISE world congress on mid- and high-rise wood buildings. This congress will… read more…
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Alberta firefighter dies while battling Ontario wildfires
RED LAKE, Ont. — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says an Alberta firefighter has died unexpectedly while he was helping fight… read more…
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Urban Sprawl, Climate Change Hike Wildfire Risk
REDDING, Calif. — A fire that started in a rural community in Northern California underscored a new reality in the… read more…