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West Fraser reports 2017 annual results
VANCOUVER — West Fraser’s lumber segment generated operating earnings of $232 million (Q3-17 – $126 million) and Adjusted EBITDA of… read more…
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Canfor reports fourth quarter 2017 results
VANCOUVER — Canfor reported operating income of $214.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, up $108.8 million from reported… read more…
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Government to reduce algal blooms in Lake Erie
OTTAWA — The governments of Canada and Ontario have released the final Lake Erie Action Plan. The plan identifies more… read more…
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Biotech companies among Solutions 2030 Challenge semi-finalists
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) has announced the 20 semi-finalists for Ontario’s Solutions 2030 Challenge – a global call for… read more…
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Japanese biomass demand to triple by 2025
FutureMetrics projects that Japanese demand for biomass fuels – including wood pellets, palm kernel shells (PKS), domestic biomass, and imported… read more…
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Faster and better development of biorefinery processes through modelling
In his dissertation, Senior Scientist and M.Sc. (Eng.) Kristian Melin of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a… read more…
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Scientists upgrading production of cellulose-based electrical insulation components
Cellulose is a common raw material in electrical insulation components. However, the production of high quality products is labour-intensive and… read more…
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Climate adaptation needed, B.C. auditor general says
BC – Auditor General Carol Bellringer’s report, agrees with previous government estimates that B.C. will not meet its 2020 greenhouse… read more…
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Canadian Company Powers World’s First Bio Fuel Flight
Quebec – An “aviation first” for Quebec-based Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. The company’s oil-seed bio-jet fuel powered the world’s first dedicated… read more…
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Inauguration of biomethanation plant
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC – The Minister of Sustainable Development, the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, Isabelle Melançon, accompanied by… read more…
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Beetle Damage Primes Colorado Forests For Intense Wildfires
Bark beetle devastation has been an ongoing issue in Colorado’s forests for years and remains a concern into 2018. The… read more…
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Forests Ontario Announces Award Winners at Annual Conference
Lumberman Jamie McRae was one of several award winners announced at Forests Ontario’s annual conference today. McRae took home the… read more…
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Citizens asked to help solve natural resource violation cases
Ontario –The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is encouraging citizens to help it solve natural resource violation cases.… read more…
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WorkSafe BC to reduce injuries in the forestry sector
WorkSafeBC has released a new three-year plan to help employers reduce serious injuries in the forestry sector. The 2018-2020 Forestry… read more…
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Botwood eyes wood chip project
A U.K.-based company has set up shop in central Newfoundland with hopes of shipping wood fibres across the ocean and… read more…
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Skills Awards for Aboriginal Youth
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) are proud to open applications for… read more…
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Aboriginal Business Award
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) have announced that nominations are open… read more…
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IKEA Acquires Forest in Alabama
IKEA Group has acquired its first U.S. forest property, covering approximately 25,000 acres in Lowndes County, Alabama. The investment in… read more…
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Technology serving forest managers accelerating rapidly
With the speed of technology devices and software applications improving faster than ever, the need for professional foresters and operations… read more…
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Cryptominers seeking unused mill space in Quebec
MONTREAL – Reuters reports that at least two Canadian pulp and paper companies are reviewing offers by cryptocurrency miners who… read more…
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N.B. Premier “cautiously optimistic” about softwood exemption
After a recent meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Jr. in Washington, New Brunswick’s Premier, Brian Gallant, said… read more…
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Switch to biomass cuts costs and GHG emissions in Yellowknife
The City of Yellowknife’s Biomass District Energy System is the 2018 winner in the energy category of the Federation of… read more…
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WorkSafeBC has a plan to reduce injuries in forestry
RICHMOND, B.C. — WorkSafeBC has released a new three-year plan to help employers reduce serious injuries in the forestry sector… read more…
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“Warehouse” of biomass and land-use data available to public
A world-class data and information management system that collates inventories from forestry, agriculture, and municipal sectors in Alberta is now… read more…
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Millar Western adds COO, changes leadership team
EDMONTON — Millar Western Forest Products has announced changes to the company’s senior management team. Announcing the key appointments, J.… read more…