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Estonia is beginning to see the cost of wood pellets. Is North Carolina next?
Turning ancient forests into wood pellets is putting the country’s tourism and climate commitments at risk. Read more
Forest Service wants judge to lift injunction on Bozeman timber project
Federal officials believe they’ve done what a judge asked and should be able to begin a timber project on public land south of Bozeman, but the environmentalists who stopped the project still disagree. Read more
In New Brunswick, opposing forestry industry practices can be dangerous for your career
Longtime critic of glyphosate spraying filed a wrongful-dismissal suit against his forestry college last week Read more
Sierra Club/Wilderness Committee presentation becomes pro-forestry rally after Campbell River event cancelled
Organization says it’s disappointed that their booking at Community Centre was cancelled by the city Read more
Grow More Trees, Use More Wood is the Theme at Forestry Association Convening
Working forests and a robust wood products industry are a natural answer to reducing carbon emissions, said researchers and policymakers at the Washington Forest Protection Association’s (WFPA) 111th annual meeting. Read more
B.C. forestry giant Canfor agrees to go private in deal with billionaire Jim Pattison
Vancouver-based forestry giant Canfor says it’s agreed to a plan to take the company private. Read more
Tree house, state park visitor center, library annex and more win AIA awards
The Arkansas chapter of the American Institute of Architects has presented honor awards to five designs by Arkansas architects for structures both in and out of Arkansas and announced four other awards. Read more
Laid-off forestry workers eligible for government funding for retirement
The B.C. government says laid-off forestry workers and contractors now have access to a web portal that includes information about training opportunities and application details for a retirement bridging program. Read more
COFI Launches Fourth Annual Forestry Photo Contest
The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), with media partner Canadian Forest Industries (CFI) Magazine, announced today the launch of their fourth annual photo contest. Read more
SmartLam Expanding with New Coast-to-Coast Facilities
Unprecedented move establishes local cross-laminated timber manufacturer at forefront of global industry Read more
A gel that makes trees fire-resistant could help prevent wildfires
A gel developed by Stanford researchers could be sprayed on forests and vegetation to make them fire-resistant, helping to stop wildfires from spreading. Read more
Study pushes B.C. forest sector toward new path
Despite a tumultuous 2019 that saw the B.C. forestry sector become one of the province's most embattled industries, there is a possible light at the end of the tunnel if companies embrace a new business model with emphasis on high-value products. Read more
Ontario Investing in Eastern Ontario Forestry Jobs
Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, visited Lavern Heideman & Sons as part of National Forest Week to see how the province's investment is helping create more local jobs and increase overall production. Read more
Logging truck convoy drives home message about dire state of B.C. forest industry
A convoy of logging trucks gained some attention as protesting drivers blew their horns while winding their big rigs through Vancouver streets on Wednesday. Read more
National Forest Week: Growing opportunity in Canada’s forests
If you surveyed 1,000 Canadians, as pollsters often do, and asked them to provide an example of an innovative sector, most would not name forestry. Yet, in an age of increased trade protectionism, worsening forest fires and concerns ... Read more
U.S. judge issues 11th-hour halt to Tongass National Forest timber sale
A federal judge on Monday temporarily halted a Trump administration plan for logging in part of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, barring a disputed lease sale a day before bids were to be opened. Read more
Comment period wrapping up on central Tongass logging, forest work
A public comment period is ending soon on proposed logging, recreation and stream work on the Tongass National Forest near Petersburg, Wrangell and Kake. The Central Tongass Project could supply old growth timber for Southeast’s logging industry. Read more
West Fraser to Reduce British Columbia Lumber and Plywood Operating Schedules and Production
West Fraser announced it will introduce variable operating schedules at five of its British Columbia sawmills that will result in an estimated decrease of production in the range of 15-25% of current B.C. lumber production. Read more
ONTARIO INVESTING IN RESEARCH TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMY AND CREATE JOBS
TORONTO - Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, visited York University to announce that Ontario is investing nearly $41 million in leading-edge research that will improve the quality of life for people while opening t Read more
Council, minister clash over planned forestry road in Port Blandford, NL
Fisheries and Land Resources wants to use Nalcor road for log hauling Read more
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