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Forest Industry and Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Open Applications for Sixth Annual Skills Awards for Aboriginal Youth
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) are proud to open applications for the sixth annual Skills Awards for Aboriginal Youth program. more
Sep 21, 2017 12:00 AM News
Canada to Host Meeting of Global Forestry Leaders to Plan Future of Responsible Forest Development
The world's leading forest certification organization, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), will hold its triennial global General Assembly in Canada for the first time from October 8-13, 2017, in Vancouver. more
Sep 20, 2017 12:00 AM News
Forests Ontario Celebrates National Forest Week with Heritage Tree Designation Ceremonies in Clarksburg, Ottawa and Port Hope
Forests Ontario’s Heritage Tree Program collects and shares the stories of Ontario’s diverse and unique trees and brings awareness to the social, cultural, historical, and ecological value of trees. more
Sep 19, 2017 12:00 AM News
Government of Canada Supports Innovation in Forestry
Canada's forest sector is an economic driver and major employer of Canadians, including Indigenous peoples. more
Sep 18, 2017 12:00 AM News
Southern Pine Beetles Reach Epidemic Level in Montgomery County
Forestry professionals’ earlier predictions of a bad year for pine beetles is unfortunately coming to pass, especially for some counties in Alabama. Timber losses may be significant according to officials with the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). more
Sep 10, 2017 9:16 PM News
Quebec Maker of Harvester Heads Gets Federal Assistance
G4 – R-D Inc. has been granted $99,500 in financial assistance, in the form of a repayable contribution, to increase production capacity, optimize manufacturing processes and develop an international marketing strategy. more
Sep 10, 2017 9:13 PM News
Stitching Together Forests Can Help Save Species, Study Finds
In the 1980s, an ecologist named Thomas Lovejoy conducted an unusual experiment in Brazil’s Amazon rain forest. more
Sep 10, 2017 9:09 PM News
The Challenge of Logging Burned Wood
A local logging contractor, Rod Dillman, is the first to begin harvesting in the Gustafsen fire area, says Mike Kennedy, Woodlands Manager with Norbord in an email. He adds that there are some unique challenges logging burned wood. more
Sep 10, 2017 8:54 PM News
Canfor Recognizes Top Contractors
Canfor presented awards to four of its forestry contractors which harvest timber for the company in BC and Alberta. more
Sep 10, 2017 8:50 PM News
Mapping the Future: Fire progression files help forecast tactics
Many Missoulians will never forget watching the Lolo Peak fire race along its namesake mountain last week. more
Sep 10, 2017 8:43 PM News
EACOM Installs Continuous Dry Kiln at Timmins
EACOM Timber has successfully completed the installation of a continuous dry kiln at its Timmins, Ont., sawmill. more
Sep 10, 2017 8:32 PM News
Maine’s First Mechanized Logging Program Underway
Maine’s first Mechanized Logging Operations training is occurring in a quiet part of the woods close to Millinocket, Maine. more
Sep 8, 2017 12:00 AM News
West Fraser Acquires Seven US Mills
West Fraser Timber will acquire the operations of the Gilman Companies from the Howard Gilman Foundation and other shareholders for approximately US$430 million. more
Sep 8, 2017 12:00 AM News
Cal Fire Chief Blames Wildfires on Mismanaged Forests
Despite near-record rainfall in California this past winter, the state has already seen more – and larger – fires so far in 2017, and the director of the state’s firefighting agency blames climate change and years of mismanaging forests. more
Sep 8, 2017 12:00 AM News
Cleaner Air, Cooler Buildings: Urban Trees save Megacities Millions
Trees in cities reduce air pollution, absorb carbon and protect people during heatwaves, saving megacities more than $500 million a year in healthcare, energy costs and environmental protection, according to new research. more
Sep 7, 2017 12:00 AM News
Working for the Future of Forests
Much of the world is under the misconception that paper is a wasteful, environmentally irresponsible product. But the opposite is true. more
Sep 7, 2017 12:00 AM News
Mechanical Forest Thinning Begins in Dry Lake Hills North of Flagstaff
For the next four and a half months, the sounds of feller bunchers, processors and lumber trucks will be a common one around the lower Dry Lake Hills and the base of Mount Elden. more
Sep 7, 2017 12:00 AM News
Tree-Killing Beetles Spread into Northern US Forests as Temperatures Rise
A study finds strong links between climate change and the spread of southern pine beetles, whose damage increases the risk of ecosystem harm and forest fires. more
Sep 6, 2017 12:00 AM News
The Fire Season by the Numbers
It’s mid-August, which means we’re nearing the peak of wildfire season in the West. This year started with grassfires and could end with an eclipse pilgrimage-sparked blaze. more
Sep 5, 2017 12:00 AM News
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 is beginning. more
Sep 5, 2017 12:00 AM News
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