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Women in Forestry

WFP, Na̲nwaḵolas Council reach deal on old-growth deferral

The agreement applies to 100 per cent of the “ancient and remnant trees” in 1,068 hectares which the Old Growth Technical Advisory Panel had identified on Tree Farm Licence 39-2.


US single-family starts post double-digit percentage gain in 2021

While U.S. single-family starts dipped in December due to ongoing supply-side challenges, they still managed to post double-digit gains in 2021, according to the National Association of Home Builders.


Seagate Mass Timber appoints Scott Comfort president

Ralph Austin, founder of Surrey, B.C.-based Seagate Mass Timber Inc., will be stepping down as president of taking on a reduced role within the operations group for the company.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Prologic

ProX-Ray – Know Your Logs from Inside Out

For the past twenty years, in the field of forest products processing, log scanners have evolved considerably in terms of sensors and software. On the other hand, one thing that has remained unchanged over time is the reading of the sensors done on the outer portion of the log only. In order to change this trend and respond to an increasing demand from our customers, Prologic+ has decided to join forces with those of Finnos to provide a complete solution with a brand-new product, the ProX-Ray® scanner. » Learn more...
 
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Papasay Sawmill

First Nation-owned sawmill marks a new start for the community

One hundred per cent owned by the First Nation, the Papasay Sawmill in northern Ontario is tooled for maximum flexibility to provide both local employment and the wood products needed to build a new community from the ground-up. » Learn more...
 
Montreal Wood Convention 2022

Montreal Wood Convention 2022: ‘Business is best in person’

Coming up on year three of the global COVID-19 pandemic, folks are itching to get back to business as usual. Perhaps it won’t be quite the same, but organizers of the Montreal Wood Convention are saying: let’s get back to in-person business. » Learn more...
 
NEWS 
 

SFI officially launches 2022 updated standards

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative says it is working to create solutions at the scale needed to help protect the environment, combat climate change, reduce fire risks and promote dialogue and cooperation. » Read more...

USW marks 10th anniversary of Babine sawmill explosion

“There are still many people asking how this tragedy happened and how it could have been prevented. Today we are renewing our call for the provincial government to protect workers,” said Stephen Hunt, United Steelworkers District 3 director. » Read more...

FPAC VP Wanda Thompson announces retirement

Wanda Thompson, vice-president of finance and administration for the Forest Products Association of Canada, is retiring this summer after 33 years with the association and the Canadian Wood Council. » Read more...
 
Events 
 
Madisons

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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