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West Fraser completes acquisition of Spray Lake Sawmills

West Fraser Timber has completed the acquisition of Spray Lake Sawmills in Cochrane, Alta., following completion of Canadian regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary conditions.


Canada launches new Indigenous climate action fund

The Canadian government has launched a new program to dole out up to $180 million to support Indigenous-owned and led renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon heating projects.


B.C. invests $1.3M in forestry and manufacturing sectors

Through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, B.C. is investing more than $1.3 million toward four projects in the Fraser Valley region that will see local businesses grow and create new jobs.


Canada and Deux-Montagnes partner to plant 10,000 trees

The Government of Canada, Quebec's regional county municipality of Deux-Montagnes, and the Institut des territoires, have joined forces to adapt to climate change by planting trees and diversifying the tree species in the region.


Using wood chips for heat: P.E.I Forestry Commission's recommendations

The P.E.I. government has begun to review the process of using wood to heat buildings in P.E.I. after the submission of the Forestry Commission’s review of the growing industry.


 
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Wrapping up the year, plus CFI's new issue is out now!

From planning to planing, from plotting to planking, we’ve got the scoop in this issue, which is CFI’s last issue for 2023 – the final curtain call of the year! » Read More...
 
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Spotlight on excellence: Benjamin Patton

The 32-year-old tree planter, forest firefighter, arborist, dangerous tree assessor, flood rescuer and general forestry worker is now developing and implementing solutions for forestry wood waste and helping to grow the wood waste circular economy across Canada. » Read More...
 
 
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BID’s online training series on Equipment Fundamentals

BID’s Global Learning Center is leading the learning revolution.

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B.C. creating new opportunities in hydrogen economy, commercial trucking

A new, first-of-its-kind pilot program that uses hydrogen to power commercial trucking will help accelerate B.C.’s transition to a clean economy and create new opportunities with the support of provincial funding. » Read More...

Timber Queens forestry conference is a success

The inaugural Timber Queens forestry conference dedicated to women and womxn, concluded with an overwhelming display of empowerment and a commitment to shaping a more inclusive future for forestry. » Read More...

Alberta announces new rural economic development program

Program is open to groups from communities with populations of 20,000 or fewer, with a workforce mainly focused on forestry, oil and gas, agriculture. » Read More...

P.E.I. woodlot owners ask government for support from Fiona

The Prince Edward Island Woodlot Owners Association is recommending increased support and funding for woodlot owners after hurricane Fiona. » Read More...

B.C. forestry open house seeks community feedback

The Wells Gray Community Forest Corp. is inviting the public to a community forest input session on Monday, Nov. 20, at Dutch Lake School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. » Read More...

 
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Call for speakers at the 2024 Women in Forestry Virtual Summit

The Women in Forestry Virtual Summit is welcoming speaker proposals to present at the fourth annual digital day of discussion around gender and diversity in the forest sector. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

21st Annual BC Natural Resources Forum

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

Forest Nova Scotia AGM 

February 6, 2024 | White Point, Nova Scotia » Read More...