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Global Timber and Wood Products Market Update
This is an excerpt from the newly released market report Wood Resource Quarterly. To read the full 56-page quarterly report,… read more…
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David Suzuki Foundation recruits Rangers for Butterflyway Project
TORONTO — The David Suzuki Foundation began recruiting volunteers for year two of its Butterflyway Project, a national effort to… read more…
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Alberta’s stance on caribou a ‘national test case’ of Species at Risk Act
The Canadian Press — A caribou researcher says Alberta’s decision to suspend portions of its draft plan to help the… read more…
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$1.3-trillion bill signed to fund U.S.wildfire fighting
Thomson Reuters Foundation — A deal in last week’s U.S. federal spending bill to fund wildfire fighting has drawn praise… read more…
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS: A REASON FOR PRIDE IN CANADA
By Derek Nighbor In Canada, the forest industry has been part of our lifeblood and a cornerstone of the economy… read more…
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Sofidel announces $360 million for two tissue machines and new converting plant
The company has announced a new “greenfield” investment for an integrated plant (tissue production and converting facilities) in Oklahoma. The… read more…
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SFI Annual Conference October 16-18, 2018
When it comes to providing supply chain assurances, producing conservation outcomes, and supporting education and community engagement – Forests are… read more…
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Estimates of CO2 Withheld from the Atmosphere by Urban Hardwood Products
Authors: Sam Sherrill, Ph.D. and Steve Bratkovich, Ph.D., Dovetail Partners In 2011 Dovetail Partners conducted a study on the potential… 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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Tomlinson’s Lystek Division Wins Prestigious CCA Award
OTTAWA – The Tomlinson Group of Companies has been recognized for its visionary leadership in technology, innovation, and business success.… read more…
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FSC Canada National Risk Assessment: Draft 1 public consultation now open
The consultation period is open from March 1 – April 30, 2018. The draft of the FSC Canada Controlled Wood… read more…
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Reaching consensus on forest management
A critical milestone is reached as the Standards Development Group and FSC Canada Board of Directors reach historic consensus on… read more…
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FPAC Statement on uncoated groundwood and newsprint duties
Last night (March 13), the U.S. Department of Commerce imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties up to 22.16% on imported Canadian uncoated… read more…
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Heading to the finish line
Following a thorough review of comments received from the Draft 2 public consultation and feedback from the comprehensive standard testing… read more…
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Valmet signs agreement with Ittihad Paper Mill, Abu Dhabi
FINLAND — Valmet and Ittihad Paper Mill LLC have signed an agreement on a long-term service co-operation at the new… read more…
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Domtar announces improvements to its supply chain transparency tool
FORT MILL, SC –Domtar Corporation has announced improvements to its award-winning supply chain transparency tool, The Paper Trail ( www.domtarpapertrail.com… read more…
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‘NRDC Does Not Speak for Us’
Alliance of Ontario First Nations and Non-First Nations asks American activist group to end the harmful rhetoric and join in… read more…
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Ontario Supporting Plywood Mill in North Eastern Ontario
Ontario is supporting Columbia Forest Products to expand its plywood mill in Hearst and Rutherglen, helping to create and maintain… read more…
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FPAC applauds Federal Government signing Trans-Pacific Partnership
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds the Canadian government, and in particular Minister Champagne, on the signing of the… read more…
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The Global Forest Industry in the 4Q/2017: Excerpts from the Wood Resource Quarterly
Global Timber Markets The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) increased to US$76.34/m3 in the 4Q/17, up 1.0 percent from the… read more…
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Roseburg acquires Pembroke MDF
Oregon-based Roseburg Forest Products recently reached an agreement in principle with Pembroke MDF, Inc. to purchase Pembroke’s medium density fiberboard… read more…
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FPAC supports private members Bill C-354
Forest Products Association of Canada CEO Derek Nighbor addressed the Standing Committee on Natural Resources in support of South Okanagan–West… read more…
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Major players on the east coast form a new association
The Newfoundland and Labrador Forest Industry Association has been formed. The association’s executive director Bill Dawson, attended the Forestry Innovation… read more…
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Kimberly-Clark wins 2018 Climate Leadership Award
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has announced it has won a 2018 Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in the Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal… read more…
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New provincial program to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution
To help fight climate change, Ontario is encouraging businesses, utilities, non-profit organizations, registered charities, conservation authorities and Indigenous organizations to… read more…