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Manitoba Winds Down Pineland Forest Nursery Operation
As part of an ongoing, extensive value for money review across government, Manitoba Sustainable Development has determined the Pineland Forest… read more…
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Investors hope for lumber ‘supercycle’
Canada’s major forestry companies are riding an industry upswing as their share prices soar despite trade disputes with the United… read more…
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Wood pellet production facility to take root in Smithers
Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc. has announced approval to commence the redevelopment of an existing particle board facility in Smithers, B.C.… read more…
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China steps up quarantine checks on U.S. log imports
BEIJING (Reuters) — China’s main ports will step up quarantine checks on imports of apples and logs from the United… read more…
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B.C. officials warn last year’s wildfires could make flooding worse
Emergency officials in British Columbia’s southern Interior warn that devastating wildfires that charred thousands of square kilometres of timber and… read more…
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Communities across Canada participate in national effort to build wildfire resilience
Starting on May 5th, municipalities from coast to coast to coast will join a national effort to reduce wildfire risk… read more…
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Construction resumes after fire guts hotel development
It’s back to work at a hotel construction site gutted by fire earlier this month. On April 18, fire crews… read more…
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Friction builds over U.S. anti-dumping penalties
A single complaint from a paper mill in Washington state is putting Canada’s pulp and paper industry at risk, and… read more…
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Weyerhauser profits climb due to strong housing market
Weyerhaeuser reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2018 with earnings and sales surpassing estimates by 9.1 percent and… read more…
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Resolute Invests close to $13 Million in its La Doré Wood Products Facilities in Quebec
LA DORÉ, QC, – Resolute Forest Products Inc has announced major investments totaling $12,956,700 in its La Doré wood products… read more…
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US Demand for Softwood Lumber to Increase over the next 15 years
SEATTLE, USA — A new study forecasts that softwood lumber consumption in the US will reach an all-time high by… read more…
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Volunteers Cleared 5.6 tonnes of Garbage at Clean-Up Event
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), TimberWest and the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club (NMBC) hosted a community Open House and… read more…
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Fortum and Valmet take bio-oil to new level with Preem
Fortum and Valmet are developing a technology to produce advanced, high-value lignocellulosic fuels, such as transportation fuels or higher value… read more…
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BAP Announces Production of Bamboo Sanitary Papers
VANCOUVER, B.C. — BAP Industries of Guatemala has announced the signing of a 10-year exclusive bamboo purchase agreement with the… read more…
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West Fraser Senior Leadership Transition Plan
Vancouver, B.C. – West Fraser has announced Ted Seraphim’s plan to retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of… read more…
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Ontario Investing in Mass Timber Construction
Ontario is investing in research, education, and construction of tall wood buildings so more wood products can be used in… read more…
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B.C. forestry roundtable calls on Trudeau to act
VICTORIA, CNW – A forestry roundtable convened to deal with the crisis caused by U.S. tariffs on five Canadian paper… read more…
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Pinnacle pellets to feed hungry Japanese biomass industry
Pinnacle Renewable Energy Group has announced they have finalized a contract to sell 70,000 metric tonnes of wood pellets annually… read more…
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UNBC recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The University of Northern British Columbia has once again been named as one of Canada’s Greenest… read more…
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White River sawmill making major upgrades
White River Forest Products is making more than $9.5 million in upgrades and creating new jobs at its sawmill near… read more…
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Redwoods League Scientists Reveal Need for Forest Conservation Efforts
SAN FRANCISCO — PRNewswire — Coast redwoods and giant sequoia are two of California’s iconic symbols and greatest natural treasures,… read more…
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Cranbrook looks to log Crown land as preventative measure against wildfires
CRANBROOK B.C. — After widespread evacuations, last summer Cranbrook, B.C is looking at how to fireproof the community. The city… read more…
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Husqvarna Canada Plants 17,600 Trees with Pro Soccer Teams
MISSISSAUGA – Thanks to every goal scored by Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact teams, Canada will have 17,600… read more…
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Wood Trim Demand to Slow Down
Demand for wood moulding and trim is projected to increase by only 3.7 percent annually to $5.5 billion in 2022,… read more…
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Forestry, mining, others, urge for action on Trans Mountain pipeline
Small business, forestry, mining and other business leaders spoke in Vancouver Thursday to urge the federal government to save the… read more…