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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
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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
Brandt acquires Nortrax Canada operations
It will own and operate 56 John Deere Construction and Forestry dealerships 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
BILLERUDKORSNÄS INVESTS IN RECYCLING
BillerudKorsnäs invests in recycling as it acquires a minority holding in the innovative company Recycl3R. The company has developed a digital solution to increase recycling rates of single-use packaging. Read more
With Boat Harbour closure looming, union awaits notice on impact for employees
The union that represents Northern Pulp workers says it expects to receive notice by early January about how jobs will be impacted by a potential closure. Read more
California Wildfires 'Too Extreme' Even for Birds that Thrive in Burned Out Forests
Researchers are trying to understand how the increasingly common megafires, some of which span thousands of hectares, are impacting the surrounding ecosystem. Read more
Sobeys Aims to Scrap Plastic Bags from all Stores in 2020
Move would take 225 million plastic grocery bags out of circulation each year in Canada, company says Read more
Colorado Company Partners with Mill to Turn Hemp Pulp into Paper
A Michigan paper mill has converted hemp stalks grown and pulped in Colorado into rolls of hemp paper, marking an industry milestone for integrated industrial hemp processor PureHemp Technology. Read more
Changing Climate, Vanishing Old Growth Bring Increased Fire Risk for Coastal Forests
‘It’s getting worse,’ expert warns. ‘As the climate is shifting, these factors are becoming more extreme.’ Read more
Old-Growth Forest Should be Returned to 30% of Original Level, Researchers say Social Sharing
There are currently about 32,000 sq. km of old growth in province — about 5% of total forested area Read more
Forest Bathing Takes Root in Canada: Meet B.C.'s First Certified Forest Therapist
The quiet practice differs from activities like hiking and trail running Read more
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