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COFI Report Shows Economic Impact of Forestry in B.C.
A new economic study released by the B.C. Council of Forest industries (COFI) finds that the B.C. forest industry generates significant economic activity and employment in every region of the province Read more
Forestry Contributes $13 billion to B.C.’s GDP: PwC
Despite the many headwinds that has battered B.C.’s forest sector – pests, fires, duties, shrinking timber supply – it remains an economic “cornerstone,”... Read more
California to Waive Environmental Rules for Fire Season Prep
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved Friday to bypass environmental regulations to prepare for the next wildfire season... Read more
Forestry Warns of Hot Spots from Last Season’s Fires
As weather warms, it is already time to start thinking about forest fires. Read more
Province May Free Up Wood if Fort Frances Mill Sold
The provincial government won’t guarantee wood supply to Fort Frances unless a new owner is in place at the former pulp and paper mill. Read more
B.C. Building Code Adjusted Upwards to Allow 12-Storey Wood Buildings
The height limit for wooden buildings in B.C. is rising to 12 from six storeys in a move that Premier John Horgan expects to spur development using timber and give the province a head tart on other parts of the country. Read more
Hydro One Forestry Worker Dies in Tree Cutting Accident North of Haliburton
A Hydro One worker died and three others were injured in a work site accident north of Haliburton on Thursday morning. Read more
Forestry Service Advising Property Owners to Begin Spraying as Douglas Fir Beetles Move on B.C. Interior
Forest consultants recommend MCH repellent for tree-eating insects that begin attacking trees in early summer Read more
Environmentalists, Forestry Industry Agree Biodiversity Bill Needs Changes
Liberals use their majority to move Bill 118 back to the legislature floor unamended Read more
Province Reminds Nova Scotians to Check Burning Restrictions
People should also check municipal bylaws as their rules may vary Read more
Repap Resources Submits 'Multi-Million Dollar' Bid for Shuttered Northern Ontario Mill
Company says, if its offer is accepted, it will restart plant, employ 600-700 in mill, forestry operations Read more
Kalesnikoff Lumber Company Announces New $35 Million Mass Timber Facility in West Kootenays
Kalesnikoff Lumber Company is pleased to announce North America’s most advanced, fully integrated, multi-species mass timber manufacturing facility in South Slocan, B.C. which will create 50 new, full-time, technology-centered local jobs. Read more
The Last Great Tree: A Majestic Relic of Canada's Vanishing Rainforest
Spared by the loggers’ chainsaws a Douglas fir perhaps 1,000 years old stands in splendid isolation on Vancouver Island Read more
Fort Frances Asks for Provincial Help with Resolute Sale
The town of Fort Frances, Ontario has passed a motion criticizing the way Resolute Forest Products has handled the potential sale of its idle pulp mill... Read more
Woodland Caribou, Indigenous Dialogue to be Highlights of FSC Canada's New Standards
A new standard for sustainable forestry in Canada is almost ready to come into effect, says the Forest Stewardship Council's (FSC) Canadian chapter. Read more
Wiped Out: America's Love of Luxury Toilet Paper is Destroying Canadian Forests
Major brands’ refusal to use sustainable materials is having a devastating impact on forests and climate, new report says. Read more
Quesnel, B.C.'s Forestry Initiatives Program Up and Running
The City of Quesnel is pleased to announce its new Forestry Initiatives Program, that began in January of 2019, is up and running! Read more
WorkSafeBC Forestry High Risk Strategy to Include Focus on Phase Congestion
WorkSafeBC has announced that its 2019 high-risk strategy for forestry will include an additional focus on phase congestion, which can lead to unsafe conditions when harvesting activities overlap. Read more
Bowen Architect Receives One of B.C.'s Premiere Wood Design Awards
James Tuer designed the First Credit Union-Ruddy Potato expansion building, the new pub and Cove Commons. Monday the architect was recognized for his body of work in wood design. Read more
CFS, Lakehead, Confederation Sign MOU to Advance Forestry Research
On Tuesday, February 26, Natural Resources Canada’s Canadian Forest Service, Lakehead University and Confederation College signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Forest Science Research and Education. Read more
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