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Lumber prices flatten as construction season closes: Madison’s

In the week ending October 20, the price of Western S-P-F 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$374 mfbm. This is down by -$8, or two per cent from the previous week when it was $382.


B.C. launches $300M conservation tool to protect old-growth forest

B.C. is accelerating protection of the oldest and rarest trees while benefiting communities and wildlife by launching a new $300-million Conservation Financing Mechanism.


B.C. sawmill downsizing opens door for EU lumber exports to the U.S.: WRI

With limited opportunities for Canada to increase lumber production, European sawmills will likely remain essential suppliers for the U.S. wood market in the coming decade.


New protections benefit B.C. forests, communities

If passed, amendments to the Forest and Range Practices Act, the Forest Act, and the Wildfire Act will help address public and First Nations’ interests in how forests are managed.


Forest Recovery Canada to plant 31+ million trees

Forests Ontario and Forest Recovery Canada has signed an agreement with Natural Resources Canada’s 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program to plant 31 million trees across the country by March 31, 2031.


 
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All aboard the ‘Digital Transformation Rocket’

There’s huge opportunity to leverage data available to our industry and the time to board the Digital Transformation Rocket is now! Why now? Because we need to innovate or else we’ll fall behind other sectors and countries. » Read More...
 
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Spotlight on excellence: Molly Hudson

Molly's dedication and skills saw her rise in the company, and most recently, she was appointed VP of sustainability and Mosaic’s first female chief forester. » Read More...
 
 
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Funding boosts Chinook Community Forest's wildfire risk reduction efforts

Chinook Community Forest has embarked on a vital wildfire risk reduction project with funding from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC. » Read More...

Canadian Tree Nursery Association launches to spearhead forest restoration initiatives

The association was launched on Oct. 26, bringing together all major growers of tree seedlings dedicated to forest restoration initiatives across Canada. » Read More...

Pioneering legislation sets Canada on course for a greener future: FPAC

In late September, Bill S-222 was passed with a definitive vote of 326-0, which helps ensure wood gets considered at the front end of building design and procurement decisions, said FPAC. » Read More...

COFI issues statement on B.C.'s conservation financing and old-growth plans

BC Council of Forest Industries' Linda Coady reacts on the new B.C. conservation financing tool and moving forward on landscape level planning and old-growth. » Read More...

B.C. boosts West Kootenay wood producers with new funding

As part of the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, nearly $500,000 is being invested into value-added wood producers and manufacturing businesses to help them innovate for the future. » Read More...

 
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Spotlight: Taneal Brucks

As the management systems coordinator for Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp, Taneal was instrumental in the success of a new initiative for a multi-mill FSC/PEFC certification in 2022. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

21st Annual BC Natural Resources Forum

January 16, 2024 | Prince George, B.C. » Read More...