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Women in Forestry

Inside West Fraser’s newest acquisition, Angelina Forest Products

West Fraser closed on its $300-million purchase of Angelina Forest Products in December. Take a look inside the greenfield mill to see what strategies saw the project go from field to facility in a year.


‘It’s a game changer’: Interfor’s new senior VP for eastern Canada

Interfor’s ownership of EACOM took effect Tuesday and newly announced senior vice-president of eastern operations Éric Larouche says he’s excited about what the future holds for the eastern Canadian mills.


Lumber price changes mixed bag: Madison’s

Some lumber prices popped up slightly while others dropped a bit, as customers and suppliers were able to hammer out agreeable price levels for 2022, Madison’s Lumber Reporter says.
 
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Wood products

Editorial: Is wood products business over in BC?

CFI managing editor Maria Church explores why major forestry players are turning away from Canada’s western province and investing in Eastern Canada, the U.S. and Europe. » Learn more...
 
Pro-Link Logging

BC contractor invests in new equipment, looks to steep slopes

Pro Link Logging out of Quesnel, B.C., is no stranger to the challenges of the forest industry, and has learned to adapt over the years, diversifying its business and investing in new equipment. Its most recent investments have been for accessing steeper slopes. » Learn more...
 
NEWS 
 

Western Forest Products president and CEO Don Demens to retire

Western Forest Products president and CEO Don Demens has announced his intention to retire after 13 years with the company, nine at the helm. » Read more...

Capturing Carbon documentary spotlights forestry’s climate role

A new documentary from the Forest Products Association of Canada breaks down facts and myths around sustainable forest management in Canada and the potential of wood products to help mitigate climate change. » Read more...

Canfor to permanently reduce production capacity at Plateau Sawmill

Constraints on the timber harvesting land base have led Canfor to permanently reduce production at its Plateau Sawmill in Vanderhoof, B.C. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Women in Forestry Virtual Summit 2022

Date: March 8, 2022
Location: Online
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Forest NB AGM and Industry Forum

Date: March 16, 2022
Location: Online
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ForestEDWest

Date: March 17-20, 2022
Location: Canmore, Alta.
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Wood Bioenergy Conference & Expo

Date: March 29-30, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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