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Signed logs to become permanent legacy of B.C. 2017 wildfires
Three logs bearing signatures from hundreds of emergency personnel who assisted during the wildfires in the Cariboo-Chilcotin will be on… read more…
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Forest market research company bought by U.S. consulting firm
Vancouver-based market research firm Wood Markets has been purchased by Forest Economic Advisors, based in Massachusetts. A statement from Wood… read more…
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Pellet fire still smouldering at Pacific Bioenergy
A low-grade fire in a pellet silo at the Pacific Bioenergy plant in Prince George, B.C., has been smouldering for… read more…
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Former deputy minister to review NS forest practices
Nova Scotia’s Natural Resources Minister Margaret Miller announced Aug. 30 that an independent review of forest practices in Nova Scotia… read more…
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OFIA to municipalities: Forestry supports Main Streets
In a presentation at the annual meeting of Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Jamie Lim suggested four measures are needed… read more…
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Ontario promises more funding for tree planting program
TORONTO – The government of Ontario has pledged additional funding for the 50 Million Tree Program through the Ministry of… read more…
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Federal government creates advisory panel on adapting to climate change
GATINEAU, QC – The Government of Canada is making significant investments to help communities build their resilience to climate change… read more…
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U.S. postpones decision on softwood lumber duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce has postponed the final determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations… read more…
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Quebec maker of harvester heads gets federal assistance
AMOS, QC – G4 – R-D Inc. has been granted $99,500 in financial assistance, in the form of a repayable… read more…
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Norbord campaign recognizes construction workers
TORONTO – Norbord has launched its “Thank a Framer” campaign to show its appreciation for framers “who work tirelessly to… read more…
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Harris moves up to lead Blount North American sales
PORTLAND, Ore. –– Blount International announced two promotions in their International and North American sales groups within their Forestry, Lawn… read more…
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New speakers added to SFI annual conference
SFI has announced additional speakers for the 2017 SFI Annual Conference – Forests. A Way of Life – September 27-29,… read more…
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Structurlam chain of custody certification a first for Canadian CLT
OTTAWA – Structurlam is the first Canadian manufacturer of cross-laminated timber (CLT) to be certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative… read more…
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Wildfires create wood supply challenges for B.C. mills
Wood supply continues to be a concern for mills near in Williams Lake, B.C., as the wildfire season unfolds. Since… read more…
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Wood marketing boards face legal challenges in N.B.
A University of New Brunswick historian says the province could be witnessing the collapse of its marketing board system for… read more…
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Former MP Denis Lebel to lead Quebec group
Denis Lebel is poised to become the next president and CEO of Quebec’s forest industry association, Conseil de l’industrie forestière… read more…
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Wright becomes Dean of U of T forestry
Professor Robert M. Wright has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Forestry at University of Toronto for a two-year… read more…
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B.C. First Nation implements biomass heating
From tiny seedlings mighty cedars grow. Or, in this case, from $30,000 grows a $1.3-million biomass boiler that can heat… read more…
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Group brings Finnish forestry ideas back to N.S.
A group of five advocates for Nova Scotia woodlot owners toured Finland last fall to observe the organization and management… read more…
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Minister agrees to delay draft species at risk regs
For several months, a coalition of indigenous and municipal leaders, chambers of commerce, unions and forest sector companies has been… read more…
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U.S. importing more lumber from Russia since Canadian tariffs
Russia has emerged as one of the winners from the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S over lumber, the… read more…
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B.C. state of emergency extended again
VICTORIA – B.C.’s wildfire-driven provincial state of emergency has been formally extended again, through the end of the day on… read more…
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SFI makes changes to board of directors
OTTAWA, ON – The Sustainable Forestry Initiative welcomed two new officers and one new member to its board of directors:… read more…
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Softwood lumber talks to run parallel to NAFTA
WASHINGTON – The United States and Canada failed to settle a festering trade dispute on softwood lumber ahead of talks… read more…
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Quebec forests minister feels positive about U.S. trade visit
Returning from six-day mission to the United States, Quebec’s Minister of Forests, Fauna and Parks, Luc Blanchette, feels his visits… read more…