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Date set for COFI annual meeting
The BC Council of Forest Industries’ annual convention will be held April 4-6, 2018, in Prince George. This event is… read more…
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Resolute receives award for bioeconomy leadership
Resolute Forest Products received an Industry Leadership in the Bioeconomy Award during Biomass North Forum 2017. This two-day gathering in… read more…
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Resolute lawsuit against Greenpeace will continue, despite setback
Resolute Forest Products remains resolute in its legal battle in the United States against Greenpeace and Stand, despite a setback… read more…
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Irving planning legal challenge to water pollution rules
Facing 15 counts of dumping a harmful substance into the St. John River, Irving Pulp and Paper is planning a… read more…
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Private woodlot in Niagara achieves FSC certification
Cooks Mills Farms recently achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification (FSC C018800) through the Eastern Ontario Model Forest’s (EOMF) Forest… read more…
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Quebec’s Solifor acquires Maine forest for $36 million
QUÉBEC CITY — To further secure the supply of quality fibre for Québec sawmills and processors, Solifor is continuing its… read more…
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FSC and supporters unveil Vancouver Declaration
VANCOUVER — The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launched an ambitious new initiative to increase the use of materials from responsibly… read more…
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Indigenous participation in clean economy is growing
OTTAWA — In a first of it’s kind report, Lumos Clean Energy Advisors has released the results of a national… read more…
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Private forest in B.C. sold for $19 million
POWELL RIVER, B.C. — Kootenay-based Selkirk Mountain Forest has purchased 6,327 acres of private forest land for $19.4 million on… read more…
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Earth-i’s satellite imagery …
This article is no longer available, at the request of Earth-i. Photo of Saskatchewan forest, courtesy of Earth-i. read more…
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Feds launch program to promote mass timber in construction
OTTAWA — A new program from the federal government, Green Construction Through Wood (GCWood), is aimed at encouraging the long-term… read more…
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Supporters of responsible forestry gather in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Setting the course for the next three years of global responsible forest management, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)… read more…
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SFI and CIF events drew 500 attendees
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) held its annual conference in Ottawa at the end of September. It was the organization’s… read more…
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Ontario couple plants almost 5000 trees on their land
MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON — Susan Snelling and Barb Erskine have been recognized as Forests Ontario Green Leaders for their commitment… read more…
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Growth predicted for forestry software market
LONDON – The global forestry software market is expected to grow at an annual rate of more than 22 per… read more…
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Cardinal Equipment acquires Quebec sawmill equipment company
ANGLIERS, Que. — Cardinal Equipment has expanded with the acquisition of another Quebec sawmill equipment supplier, Sawquip International. Founded in… read more…
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Exceptional woodlot owners honored in B.C.
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is recognizing three woodlot licensees for innovation and excellence in woodlot management. Craig and… read more…
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Federal caribou plan could cost 5600 jobs in Quebec
MONTREAL – The attempt to save 79 caribou a year could cost 5,675 direct jobs in the province of Quebec… read more…
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NRCan releases State of Canada’s Forests 2017
Through The State of Canada’s Forests annual report, Natural Resources Canada provides the only national snap shot of Canada’s forests… read more…
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J.D. Irving wins SFI award for conservation leadership
OTTAWA — J.D. Irving was announced as the 2017 winner of the SFI Leadership in Conservation Award during the Sustainable… read more…
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Finland delegation joins Biomass North Forum
NORTH BAY, Ont., — A delegation of 33 Finnish business leaders, technology experts, and entrepreneurs will be participating at the… read more…
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AFPA presents safety, lumber grading awards
JASPER, Alta. – At its 75th annual general meeting and conference, the Alberta Forest Products Association recognized the achievements of… read more…
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Quebec lumber and supplies destined for hurricane relief
Resolute Forest Products is one of several Quebec companies contributing to a shipment of supplies destined for Puerto Rico. A… read more…
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Quebec pyrolysis start-up receives funding
SAINT-TITE, Que. – A pyrolysis plant under construction in Quebec has received $1.5 million in funding from the Quebec government.… read more…
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Ottawa’s Champlain oaks withstand the test of time
OTTAWA — Forests Ontario is working with community members and TD Bank Group in celebration of Ontario’s living landmarks –… read more…