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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…
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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…