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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…
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Local governments recognized for leadership in wood design
VANCOUVER — Six local governments were recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention for their leadership in the… read more…
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First Nation mapping boreal wetlands
EDMONTON — Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Akaitcho Treaty 8 Tribal Council have undertaken a significant conservation effort in… read more…
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2017 B.C. wildfire season “the new normal” say professors
A group of professors and ecologists in British Columbia have drafted a letter encouraging the provincial government to treat the… read more…
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Economic study measures impact of forest industry in B.C.
VANCOUVER – An economic study released by the B.C. forest industry confirms that the sector continues to be a cornerstone… read more…
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Katerra plans mass timber facility in Washington
MENLO PARK, Calif. – A California-based construction company is making a move into the production of building products in Washington.… read more…
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Domtar workers approve new collective agreement
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Members of Unifor Local 10-B voted 80 per cent in favour of a new four-year contract that… read more…
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Trade deal with Europe eliminates tariffs
OTTAWA — The Forest Products Association of Canada expressed its support for the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and… read more…
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Minister Carr marks National Forest Week
OTTAWA – Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, issued the following statement Sept. 25 to mark National… read more…
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Canfor steps up to support saw filer apprentices
The saw filer apprenticeship program at Thompson Rivers University got a hand from two industry partners. Canfor and HMT Machine… read more…
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Rising wood costs squeezing profits for overseas sawmills
SEATTLE, WA — Production cost margins for sawmills in Brazil, Russia and Finland have fallen during the first half of… read more…
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Canada to host FSC meeting of global forestry leaders
MONTREAL – The General Assembly of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) will be held in Canada for the first time… read more…
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National Forest Week highlights sustainable management
VANCOUVER – The B.C. organization promoting National Forest Week (September 24-30) says it is a time for British Columbians to… read more…
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Professional foresters will investigate concerns about roads
VANCOUVER – Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the Association of BC Forest Professionals are taking action to address concerns raised… read more…
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IFIT seeking bioeconomy project proposals
OTTAWA – Natural Resources Canada has announced a call for proposals for funding of the next wave of innovative, first-in-kind… read more…
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Norbord donates $1 million to HBI for hurricane reconstruction
TORONTO – Norbord Inc. is pleased to announce that it is donating US$1 million to the Home Builders Institute (HBI)… read more…
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New Woodrise Alliance works toward low-carbon construction
MONTREAL – On September 14, in Bordeaux, France, representatives at Woodrise 2017, a congress dedicated to midrise and tall wood… read more…