The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced four awards, at the SFI Annual Conference, recognizing leadership in diversity, conservation, innovation, and community engagement. The SFI President’s Award: Bettina Ring, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and an SFI board member — Ring is being recognized for her commitment to encouraging diversity in the forest sector…
Darwin Murray of McClain Forest Products in West Plains, Missouri became the new president of the National Hardwood Lumber Association at the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase on October 4, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. Over the last two years, Murray served on the Executive Committee as vice president. He has been a member of…
The spotted lanternfly could spoil many families’ holiday season, according to New Jersey agricultural expert Joseph Zoltowski, director of the New Jersey Deparment of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry. In a report by Newsweek, Zoltowski said the tree-killing insect could potentially spread to homes by hiding in Christmas trees and leaving eggs to hatch. The…
Edmonton, AB — The Forest Management and Wetland Stewardship Initiative (FMWSI) has announced the launch of two new tools for practicing foresters. The Forestry and Waterfowl: Assessing and Mitigating Risk Technical Report and plain-language Practitioner Guide were developed by Ducks Unlimited Canada in collaboration with seven forest sector organizations as part of the FMWSI. The…
Last season Husqvarna Canada Inc. teamed up with Vancouver Whitecaps FC as the Official Garden & Home Lawn Care Equipment Partner, working with One Tree Planted to fulfill its Goals for Trees program. The initiative focused on making a commitment to planting 100 trees for every goal scored by Whitecaps FC. In 2017, Whitecaps FC…
PRINCE GEORGE, BC – The Canada North Resources Expo is preparing for its return to the CN Centre in Prince George, BC on May 24th & 25th2019. The biennial trade event focuses on major resource sectors vital to Northern Canada’s economy, including forestry and heavy construction. The list of manufacturers and dealers already signed on…
Unique mobile application puts forest Big Data to more efficient use. Europe is looking for new ways to use farm, forest and fishery resources more responsibly and sustainably and to promote the production of the best possible raw materials in order to increase the availability of food, energy, and biomaterials. VTT Technical Research Centre of…
FPAC – -Kate Lindsay, a forest industry leader, environmental champion, and conservation steward has been named to Canadian Forest Magazine’s Top 10 Under 40. The annual Top 10 Under 40 highlights the significant contributions of some of Canada’s rising stars in forest management. Lindsay was selected for her commitment to excellence and the leadership role…
TimberWest has announced that it is committed to pursuing carbon neutrality over the next 10 years and has taken the first significant step in the process by measuring a total carbon footprint going beyond just its operations to incorporate supply chain energy use, forest carbon and its distribution network. Working with KPMG as an advisor…
The CIF-IFC Southern Ontario Section is proud to present the upcoming 2018 Annual General Meeting. The event will include a field tour which takes place in the Rice Lake area. Date: Friday October 12, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Meeting Location: 4639 Robson Road, North of Baltimore Reservations are required before October 10th…