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Safety, sustainability, and self-sufficiency: the year that was in Canadian forestry

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)’s president and CEO Derek Nighbor reflects on the challenges the forest industry overcame in 2020 and the opportunities for the future.


BC government creates $9.3M fund to help forest sector with COVID-19 costs

“This $9.3 million fund will help forestry businesses keep their employees on staff, and their communities safe with the additional costs they’ve already faced related to COVID-19,” said Katrine Conroy, B.C. minister of forests, lands, natural resource operations and rural development, in a statement.


U.S. single-family starts leveled off at strong pace in November

“Though single-family construction continued to be strong in November, builders are unable to keep up with demand due to rising regulatory and construction costs and shortages of lots and labour,” said Chuck Fowke, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
 
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Top 10 of 2020

Top 10 Canadian Forest Industries stories of 2020

It goes without saying, but 2020 has been an unprecedented year for everyone, especially for those in forestry. Here’s a look at the top 10 most-read CFI stories of 2020. » Read more...
 
Regional View – Atlantic Canada

2020 Contractor Survey: Regional View – Atlantic Canada

While Atlantic loggers are still reporting decent profit margins and have even increased their harvesting volume, there are multiple signs of trouble brewing: difficulty negotiating logging rates, few young people entering the industry, higher operating costs, and fewer customers for wood products. » Read more...
 
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Tigercat introduces 760B mulcher 4061-30 mulching head

The new 760B is a 550-hp class mulcher carrier that shares major components with the field proven and similarly classed Tigercat 480B track driven mulcher as well as the popular M726G wheel driven mulcher. » Read more...

EACOM employees donate close to $25K in lieu of holiday get-together

Each site of operation selected a community organization and a donation equivalent to $20/employee was made for a total of close to $25,000. » Read more...