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FPAC welcomes NRCan investments, but cautions federal government

FPAC asked the government to commit to working closer with provinces and local communities to avoid regulatory duplication and provide greater certainty for forestry workers.


Timber Processing & Energy Expo 2020 canceled due to COVID-19

The next TP&EE, which is held every other year, will be held as scheduled on September 27-29, 2022.


Weyerhaeuser fined $182,000 for worker injury

The company has been fined for a 2017 incident at their Hudson Bay operations that caused a serious injury to a staff member from a forklift.
 
 
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COVID-19 recovery

Natural Resources Canada investing in forestry sector’s COVID-19 economic recovery

The government plans to invest almost $83 million into the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program to help strengthen the sector and $13 million into the Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) program to support Indigenous peoples’ participation in forestry. » Listen now...
 
Forest fires

COVID-19 contributes to Quebec’s worst forest fire season in a decade

On average, Quebec sees 33,600 hectares of forest loss during this time of year, but almost 61,300 hectares have been destroyed so far. Residents who are self-isolating in their cottages and secondary homes far from large COVID-19-hit areas are believed to be part of the cause. » Read more...
 
 
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FSC Canada receives support from Greenpeace

FSC Canada’s standard for responsible forest management is the only one endorsed by Greenpeace Canada. » Read more...

Wallingford’s announces distribution of Veriga to North America

Wallingford’s Inc. is pleased to announce a new partnership with Veriga, one of the largest global manufacturers of tire chains and forestry tracks. » Read more...

Wartah Forestry Equipment releases new H415HD harvester head

To increase durability across the range, the frame on the new H415HD has been strengthened at several locations based on customer feedback – providing more durability and increased uptime. » Read more...