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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…
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Canada says agreed with U.S. to keep NAFTA alive, no talks set
REUTERS – Canada agreed with the United States that slow-moving talks to update NAFTA should continue although they did not… read more…
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California Foresters welcome potentially larger harvest
California’s national forests face another dry year, continued tree mortality and high potential for more wildfires, so people in the… read more…
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Ash doomsday: Tens of thousands of trees in line for beetle attack
The City of Fredericton is warning residents to prepare for a catastrophic loss of tens of thousands of trees. With… read more…
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US softwood lumber consumption on track for record highs
US consumption of softwood lumber is likely to reach record-highs by 2030, resulting in export opportunities for sawmills in Europe… read more…
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Domtar and AFF Announce Partnership
The American Forest Foundation (AFF) and Domtar together announced a new partnership to help family and private woodland owners in… read more…
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New law sets foundation for taller wood buildings
U.S. Senate Bill 5450, signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee earlier this year, goes into effect today, June 7,… read more…
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Canfor Appoints Dianne Watts to Board of Directors
VANCOUVER — Canfor Corporation has announced the appointment of Dianne Watts to its Board of Directors. “We are excited to… read more…
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Wood-Mizer Introduces Vortex Dust-Removal DoubleHard Sawmill and Resaw Blade
The Wood-Mizer exclusive Vortex dust-removal blade profile is now available in DoubleHard high-alloy steel resulting in a more durable blade… read more…
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Bandit Industries to go 100 percent employee-owned
Bandit Industries owners Mike Morey Sr., Dianne Morey and Jerry Morey have announced they will sell 100 percent of the… read more…
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FPAC and Earth Rangers Announce Living Forests Initiative
Healthy, vibrant and sustainable Canadian forests is the theme of a new youth-focused initiative announced by Forest Products Association of… read more…
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Student Member Bursary to attend the Institute’s National AGM and Conference
A $500 bursary is available to student members of the Algonquin section of the Canadian Institute of Forestry to attend… 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…