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B.C. commits to SLA export duties exemption British Columbia has promised to exempt the value-added sector from potential export duties brought about by a new softwood lumber trade agreement with the U.S. >> Read full article
More concerns raised about N.S. clearcutting The organization that first raised concerns about Nova Scotia allowing clearcutting near a protected area in the province is once again in the news after learning about other proposed harvest sites. >> Read full article
BC Wood hosts 350 buyers from 18 countries BC Wood Specialties Group was host to 350 international buyers at its 13th annual Global Buyers Mission Sept. 8-10. >> Read full article



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Featured News

Company size and location matter to loggers What makes loggers happy with their job? According to our survey, ability to work in the woods matters to the majority of loggers, and the smaller the company the more it matters. Earnings came in last among aspects that loggers most enjoy about their jobs. Get more data about logging perks from our 2016 survey. >> Learn More…




News

CNC creates research chair in forest health The College of New Caledonia in Prince George, B.C., and the regional forest industry in central B.C. have partnered to establish a long-term industrial research chair in forest health. >> Read full article
Canadian housing starts trend decreases in August The trend measure of housing starts in Canada was 195,640 units in August compared to 201,379 in July. >> Read full article
BCFSC appoints new falling program manager The BC Forest Safety Council has appointed Glenn Hestnes as the new Falling Program Manager. Hestnes replaces Peter Sprout, who retires on Oct. 20. >> Read full article



Event Calendar

International Fiber/Wood-Based Panels Conference September 15-16, 2016 Location: Reston, Virginia >> More Info
DEMO International 2016 September 22-24, 2016 Location: Maple Ridge, B.C. >> More Info
SFI Annual Conference September 27-29, 2016 Location: Clearwater Beach, Fla. >> More Info