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July 3, 2019
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Madisons Weekly Report

Global trade of softwood lumber increased in Q1 2019: WRQ

Global trade of softwood lumber reached 120 million m3 in 2018, the second highest level on record, reports Wood Resources Quarterly. But softwood lumber exports from Canada were down six per cent year-over-year in 2018, with the biggest decline being in shipments to China.


China’s imports of US forest products down in early 2019

The biggest declines in import value of U.S. forest products from the 1Q/18 to the 1Q/19 have been those of wood pulp and hardwood logs, falling $220 million and $110 million, respectively.


New billboard celebrates Northwestern Ontario forest sector

This is one of 14 billboards to be established under the It Takes a Forest initiative, and the fifth to be erected in Northern Ontario. Each billboard shares information on the many values our forests provide, from wildlife habitat to carbon sequestration to wood products.
 
 
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Dust Safety Week

4 takeaways from Dust Safety Week 2019

Our third annual Dust Safety Week concluded on June 28. Here’s a look at some of the takeaways from the week of exclusive feature articles focused on dust safety. » Read more...
 
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BLOG: Take the lead – Five easy ways to advance your leadership skills

In order to keep improving, you need to keep moving the bar and setting new challenges. That means always learning and growing. Tolko’s Tanya Wick shares five ways she has found to keep improving her leadership skills. » Read more...
 
 
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Assessing forest fire damage from space to improve salvage operations

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Study shows public support for paper, but environmental education needed

When it comes to paper purchasing behavior, 70 per cent of Americans and Canadians believe it is important to use paper products from sustainably managed forests. However, only 22-27 per cent pay attention to forest certification labels when purchasing paper. » Read more...

BC FNFC launches BC First Nations Forest Strategy

The Strategy is a joint commitment between the province of B.C. and FNFC to engage First Nations directly in the development of a revised BC First Nations Forest Strategy and implementation plan. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo

Sept. 5-7, 2019
Location: Escanaba, Mich.
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Blue Ridge Logging Days 2019

Sept. 6-8, 2019
Location: Blue Ridge, Alta.
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9th China Global Wood Trade Conference & Tour

Sept. 7-8, 2019
Location: Chonqing, China
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16th Annual Global Buyers Mission

Sept. 11-13, 2019
Location: Whistler, B.C.
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