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FPAC announces 2021 Awards of Excellence winners

“The FPAC Awards of Excellence program is the moment where we pay tribute to the remarkable people who help make our sector a world leader in sustainable forest management, and who advance the many environmental, social, and economic benefits of Canadian forestry,” said FPAC president and CEO Derek Nighbor.


Increased demand for lumber in US, Asia will change global trade flows of wood: WRI

The outlook for lumber demand is likely to be strong worldwide in the coming decade in most world regions, including North America and Asia. Both these regions are consistently dependent on imported wood.


WFP, ‘Namgis First Nation to collaborate on forest management planning

Through this project, ‘Namgis and Western will jointly develop an innovative and progressive plan to sustainably manage Tree Farm Licence 37 (TFL 37) and inform co-operative decision making between them.
 
 
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Frontline

CBI 6400 – A Revolution in Grinding and Chipping Equipment

The CBI Magnum Force 6400CT is an extreme-duty machine engineered for resilience, versatility, and the ability to process high contaminated feeds. Grinding applications include demolition debris, railroad ties, access mats, whole trees, pallets, storm debris, shingles, logs, mulch, logging slash, and stumps.

The revolutionary new ‘cassette-style’ clamshell design enables simple and efficient rotor changes. End users can go from grinding to chipping in half the time and with four interchangeable rotors, it gives them the versatility to accept jobs with various material demands while staying on top of changing markets.

To learn more or schedule a demo of the CBI 6400, contact Frontline at 1-855-353-4995 or visit frontline-machinery.com/our-equipment/cbi-6400-horizontal-grinder/
 
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Making moves

Making moves: Inside PowerWood’s new remanufacturing facility

PowerWood Corp.’s new, larger remanufacturing facility in Agassiz, B.C., has them prepped to double their workforce in a year and more than double their output soon after. CFI gives readers an inside look. » Learn more...
 
Ontario forestry

Ontario releases State of Ontario’s Natural Resources – Forests 2021 report

According to the provincial government, indicators regarding forest condition and forest management show that Ontario’s managed forests are well-maintained and the environment and biodiversity are protected. » Learn more...
 
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Player Design

PDI drying systems

The PDI kiln heating system utilizes PDI’s proprietary waste wood burner and air-to-air heat exchangers to provide ash-free heat for up to two kilns at a time. PDI’s economical waste wood burner is capable providing a steady, stable source of heat while burning a variety of waste fuels with varying moisture content. A heat exchanger allows the combustion heat to be transferred to the inside of the kiln without exposing the final product to any ash or disrupting the airflow balance inside the kiln. PDI’s kiln heating system includes its own control system and supports full integration with kiln controls. » Find out more...
 
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Madison's Lumber Report

Three dead after explosion at Beauceville, Que., lumber plant

Police are investigating the causes and circumstances of the fire, and Quebec’s workplace health and safety board (CNESST) is examining the evidence. » Read more...

John Deere introduces new H423 and H425 harvester heads

This fall, John Deere introduces the new, small-size H423 harvester head and the large-size H425 and H425HD. These new attachments replace the previous H413, H415 and H415HD models. » Read more...

U.S. August housing starts lifted by multifamily development

Single-family starts decreased 2.8 per cent to a 1.08 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, but are up 23.8 per cent year-to-date. The multifamily sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, increased 20.6 per cent to a 539,000 pace. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

BC Saw Filers Association Convention

Date: May 26-28, 2022
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
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Elmia Wood 2022

Date: June 2-4, 2022
Location: Jonkoping, Sweden
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DEMO International 2022

Date: Sept. 22-24, 2022
Location: Ottawa/Gatineau
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