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OPTILOG 2022

Swedish forest industry develops new sustainable forest machine

The forest machine combines a low-impact approach, increased productivity and an improved operator environment and is the result of a major co-operative project under way since 2019. 


Interfor to sell Acorn speciality sawmill to San Group

With the acquisition of the mill, The San Group's production capacity will exceed 500 million board feet, making the company the second largest sawmilling business on the B.C. Coast.


Levelling up: Tolko’s High Level sawmill sees major investments

CFI catches up with Gary Ross, plant manager for Tolko High Level, to discuss the mill’s latest projects and learn what’s coming down the pipeline for the 325-person sawmill, one of the most advanced in Alberta.
 
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The MWC 2022 is ready for you!

It is time to register for the Montréal Wood Convention 2022 and have the chance to experience an action packed two days trade show with industry-leading speakers and business opportunities!

Conferences will cover hot topics such as logistics and the wood industry economic forecast with speakers like David Logan from NAHB and Paul Jannke from Forest Economic Advisors.

This year’s event is taking place at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth on May 24-25. For all the details and to register, go to our website at www.montrealwoodconvention.com.
 
Featured News 
 
Forestry facts aren't working

Op-ed: Forestry facts aren’t working – what now?

In our latest Final Cut column, communications professional Karen Brandt poses the question: Why in the forest sector are we still trying to win people over with facts? "The fact is facts aren’t working (or necessarily helping) and here’s a few reasons why and what we can do about it." » 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 
 

Delivery delays drop lumber prices further: Madison’s

Demand remains quite firm and inventories somewhat low at a time of year when the largest-volume producers have made their purchases for the looming spring building season, Madison’s Lumber Reporter notes. » Read more...

Canadian Timberframes purchases Canada’s largest Hundegger CNC machine

The B.C.-based timber frame manufacturer will increase its mass timber capabilities with the installation of new CNC machine, and facility expansion. » Read more...

Nearly 1/3 of the forests in Tree Farm Licence 44 are old-growth: study

The study shows 32 per cent of the forests in Tree Farm Licence 44 on Vancouver Island are old-growth with this number expected to increase over the next seven generations to reach 39 per cent. » 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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