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Madisons Lumber Reporter

Union-Canfor deal establishes pattern agreement

Two of the country’s largest pulp and paper unions, Unifor and PPWC, have reached a tentative deal with Canfor that establishes the pattern for Western Canadian forestry.


US South softwood timber surplus likely to diminish over 10 years: report

Over the next decade, the U.S. South will enter a new phase where the softwood stock is no longer increasing, and the timber removals could overtake the growth rates in some states, according to a new report.


Sawmill incident in St. John’s leaves woman severely injured

A woman suffered severe injures after an incident at Ruby Lumber sawmill in St. John’s on Friday.
 
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TLA 2022

TLA 2022: Fear, frustration and an uncertain way forward

This year’s Truck Loggers Association conference, like every year, was not short on energy or passion. But frustration, anger, and grave concern were also voiced by many forest industry experts who presented during the virtual conference last week. Read our takeaways from the sessions. » Learn more...
 
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CSIDs: Simplifying sawmill lockout with energy isolation

Marcus Thomson with SafeBox Systems explains how control system isolation devices (CSIDs) can enhance the safety of sawmill maintenance teams while reducing downtime of their critical assets. » Learn more...
 
NEWS 
 

NS funds rebuild at Lewis Mouldings and Wood Specialties

Nova Scotia’s Forestry Innovation Transition Trust is putting $2.5 million into project at Lewis Mouldings and Wood Specialties Ltd. in Weymouth, N.S., to help the company rebuild after a fire last year. » Read more...

LOTS/Munden Ventures joins Mosaic’s Vancouver Island hauling fleet

“The new partnership has solid foundations based on a shared view on the importance of sustainability, safety, and efficiency improvements in the transport industry,” LOTS Group said in a news release. » Read more...

Viessmann acquires more than 2,200 hectares of Nova Scotia mixed forest

European biomass boiler manufacturer Viessmann has purchased 2,200 hectares of forest in Nova Scotia as part of the company’s sustainability strategy. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Forest Nova Scotia, CWF Winter Conference

Date: February 8, 2022
Location: Online
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ABCFP Forestry Conference and AGM

Date: February 9-10, 2022
Location: Online
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Forests Ontario Annual Conference

Date: February 9-11, 2022
Location: Online
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Women in Forestry Virtual Summit 2022

Date: March 8, 2022
Location: Online
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