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Madison's Lumber Report

Photo contest highlights diversity of BC’s forest industry

CFI and COFI recently launched its fifth annual forestry photo contest. The submissions we have received so far reflect the importance of the industry and show what forestry looks like to different British Columbians. Check them out and submit your photo today for a chance to win!


Sustainable commitment: BC logger works to rehabilitate fire-damaged stands

In 2018, wildfires burned 75 per cent of the Cheslatta Community Forest and the surrounding timber area, making much of the stands uneconomical to harvest. But Cheslatta Forest Products came up with a plan: they applied to FESBC for funding to rehabilitate burnt stands, and have seen great success.


WFP to add second shift at Ladysmith mill

Favourable lumber market conditions and a reliable log supply have allowed the company to increase production at the mill.
 
 
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2020 Contractor Survey

2020 Contractor Survey: Regional View – B.C. Interior

Despite some encouraging demographic changes, Interior loggers are facing mounting difficulties: fewer contractors are reporting rate increases, the average harvesting volume has dropped drastically and operating costs are increasing. » Read more...
 
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Forestry’s rising stars: Meet TJ Mattson

To acknowledge and highlight each winner of our Top 10 Under 40, CFI will feature one of 2020’s winners every week. This week, we introduce readers to our final winner TJ Mattson, owner of First Pass Oilfield Contracting in Grande Prairie, Alta. » Read more...
 
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Borland Creek Logging wins Williams Lake logging and fuel treatment contract

Borland Creek will log the 18.8 hectares of burnt stands and fuel treatment work in the area. The stands were burned in a wildfire in 2017. » Read more...

Grooming the next-gen: Interfor’s co-op program gives students a taste of forestry

In 2014, Interfor launched its co-op program to help attract and train the next generation of forestry workers. In 2018, the company launched their sawmill operations trainee program. The programs have helped attract talent to the company and give the younger generation experience in the industry. » Read more...

A step further: an inside look at the new 2021 Ford F-150

The Ford F-Series has been the top-selling pick-up truck in Canada for 54 years. While some would take it easy when being on top, Ford chooses to do the opposite. Now, the 2021 F-150 model is available with a hybrid powertrain for the first time. » Read more...