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COFI

Poll shows Canadians increasingly recognize benefits of forestry

A public opinion survey conducted by Abacus Data shows that Canadians are gaining a better appreciation for Canada’s forest industry and the contributions of its workers.


US housing market at inflection point

Rapidly rising interest rates combined with ongoing home price increases and higher construction costs continue to take a toll on builder confidence and housing affordability, the NAHB reports.


Sinclar moves to 4-day work week at BC sawmills

“… we’re facing increasing uncertainty of fibre supply, while at the same time experiencing challenges moving lumber due to supply chain bottlenecks,” said Sinclar president Greg Stewart.
 
 
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CWF Spring Meeting

CWF Spring Meeting considers forestry’s future in Atlantic Canada

CFI joined more than 200 people at the Canadian Woodland Forum’s Spring Meeting to talk sector challenges and growth opportunities, including new technologies, climate change, workforce attraction, mass timber and the carbon market. » Learn more...
 
GreenFirst Forest Products

Industry veteran behind Canada’s newest forestry player

GreenFirst Forest Products CEO and industry veteran Rick Doman explains what makes the brand-new forestry company unique, and how they plan to grow with a commitment to sustainable forest management and lumber production. » Learn more...
 
 
NEWS 
 
Madisons

Canadian housing starts trend lower in March

The trend in housing starts was 252,497 units in March, down from 253,296 units in February, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. » Read more...

FPInnovations updates guide for tall wood buildings in Canada

“In the context of sustainable forest management, carbon storage in wood buildings offers an important avenue for achieving greenhouse gas reduction goals,” Stéphane Renou, FPInnovations president and CEO, said. » Read more...

Swedish sawmill takes first steps to digitally optimized operations

ABB has signed up to help Scandinavian industrial group Moelven to optimize sawmill operations as part of a digital transformation project in Sweden. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Kelly Parfitt

Spotlight: Kelly Parfitt

Kelly Parfitt’s passion for engineering and her knowledge of the industry from an early age paved the path for her career in pulp and paper. As a manager of engineering and capital for Canfor Pulp, she leverages everything she has learned along the way to bring about a change for the better, both for the people and the mills. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

BC Council of Forest Industries 2022 Convention

Date: April 27-29, 2022
Location: Vancouver
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Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo

Date: May 6-7, 2022
Location: Essex Junction, Vt.
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Western Red Cedar Lumber Association Cedar Summit

Date: May 11-13, 2022
Location: Kelowna, B.C.
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Interior Logging Association Conference and Trade Show

Date: May 12-14, 2022
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
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