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NEW! Onset Hobo MX2501 – pH and Temperature Logger
The new low-cost HOBO MX2501 pH and Temperature logger is designed for long-term monitoring of pH in estuaries, lakes, streams,… read more…
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AGOKE LUMBER SIGNS JOINT VENTURE TO RE-START NAKINA SAWMILL
An alliance of three First Nations and Nakina Lumber Inc. held an official signing of a Joint Venture Agreement (JV)… read more…
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VTT develops fossil-based plastics in thermally formable products
VTT has developed a thermally formable, biodegradable material, which is 100% bio-based. Its suitability for applications such as furniture makes… read more…
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David Suzuki and Ontario Nature Lobbyists Have Blurred the Line Between Opinion and Science
Submitted by: Ian Dunn, RPF Ontario Forest Industries Association With eight staff listed on Ontario’s Lobbyist Registry, the David Suzuki… read more…
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Notice of upcoming Level 1, Level 2 and Refresher Tree Marking Courses, 2018
Forests Ontario and the Canadian Institute of Forestry have entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources and… read more…
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Toscotec starts up another two tissue machines at APP’s OKI mill
LUCCA, ITALY — Toscotec fired up other two AHEAD-2.0L PRODERGY tissue machines at APP’s OKI mill, in South Sumatra, Indonesia.… read more…
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TERRAPURE COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ENVIROSYSTEMS INCORPORATED
Burlington, Ont. — Terrapure Environmental Ltd has announced it has completed its acquisition of the Canadian industrial services and waste… read more…
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Scientists shocked by mysterious deaths of ancient trees
Helen Briggs, BBC news — A tree regarded as the icon of the African savannah is dying in mysterious circumstances.… read more…
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TimberWest Opens 2018 TimberWest Campsite Photo Contest
TimberWest is pleased to announce the 2018 TimberWest Campsite Photo Contest, on now until August 24th. Outdoor adventurers photographing their… read more…
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Seven Furniture Companies win High Scores on Sustainable Wood Sourcing
WASHINGTON — The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) have launched the Wood Furniture Scorecard, a… read more…
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Ontario’s Forest Sector Welcomes Premier Ford’s Cabinet
The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) congratulates and welcomes Premier Ford’s cabinet Ministers. Ontario’s forest sector is looking forward to… read more…
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Domtar’s 2018 Sustainability Update Highlights Continued Progress
FORT MILL, S.C. — Domtar Corporation has released its 2018 Sustainability Update, highlighting the company’s ongoing efforts to take a… read more…
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Forest Are the Answer – SFI Progress Report
At the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, we believe forests are the answer to many of our local, national and global challenges.… read more…
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Lystek awarded Biosolids Contract
Biosolids and organics solutions provider, Lystek International Ltd., has announced that it has been awarded multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts by… read more…
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Intermountain Bobcat in Utah joins Bandit’s dealer network
Utah-based Intermountain Bobcat with locations in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Orem has joined Bandit’s growing network of authorized dealers.… read more…
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Japanese hope to be the first to turn wood into booze
Researchers in Japan have developed a technique for making alcohol by fermenting wood, paving the way for the creation of… read more…
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China imports 64 percent more sawn softwood from Europe
With a total of 3.088 m m³, China imported 64 percent more softwood from Europe last year than in the… read more…
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Billions of dollars in limbo as Doug Ford nixes cap and trade
THE CANADIAN PRESS — The cancellation of Ontario’s cap-and-trade system will leave billions of dollars in carbon credits in limbo… read more…
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Aboriginal Forest Management Joint Venture Announced
Wahkohtowin GP Development Inc., a regional Aboriginal economic development corporation for three Chapleau area First Nations, and First Resource Management… read more…
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ESTIMATES OF CARBON DIOXIDE WITHHELD FROM THE ATMOSPHERE BY URBAN HARDWOOD PRODUCTS
Funded in 2011 by the USDA Forest Service, Wood Education & Resource Center (WERC), Dovetail Partners conducted a study on… read more…
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Development of LignoCity to boost new businesses in bioeconomy
Using the testbed LignoCity in Kristinehamn, Sweden, RISE together with partners has shown how lignin can be used to produce… read more…
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RESOURCE JOBS ARE KEY TO STRONG COMMUNITIES, SAYS NIGHBOR
Canadian industries will continue to work with Ottawa in the hope of addressing cross-border trade issues and regulatory challenges that… read more…
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Squamish Chamber forestry resolution gets support from BC Chamber
The advocacy group for B.C.’s chambers of commerce has thrown its weight behind the Squamish Chamber’s call for the provincial… read more…
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New McDonald’s shows off its cross-laminated timber design
A far cry from the kitschy memorabilia of the Rock ’n’ Roll-themed building it replaces, the essentially all-new design of… read more…
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Unifor reaches tentative agreement with Catalyst Paper
VANCOUVER, CNW – A new four-year tentative agreement has been reached between Catalyst Paper and Unifor, representing approximately 750 workers… read more…