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Interfor acquires minority interest in GreenFirst Forest Products

The investment in GreenFirst, the company said, builds upon Interfor’s recent expansion into eastern Canada through the acquisition of EACOM Timber Corporation in February.


BC judge sides with Northern Pulp on creditor protection extension

Justice Shelley Fitzpatrick is also allowing the company to use $8 million to pursue reopening efforts and advance legal action against the Nova Scotia government.


BC more than doubles forest revenues shared with First Nations

The boost is an interim measure as the government consults with First Nations over the next two years to co-develop a permanent revenue-sharing model.
 
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John Horgan

A good time for change claims BC premier at COFI convention

Excitement at the BC Council of Forest Industries' 2022 convention last week was tempered by talks of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the increased cost of traditional fuels, B.C.’s transformation into a high-cost forest products producer and the battle for public support of the industry. » Learn more...
 
Krysta Phillips

Editorial: Recruiting more than ‘the guys’ in forestry

“The forest industry is changing rapidly,” writes CFI managing editor Maria Church. “Forest companies large and small are keenly aware of the business case behind diversity and inclusion and are proud to showcase the steps they’ve taken to encourage more women, Indigenous peoples, and people of colour to sign up for forestry.” » Learn more...
 
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BC commits $19M to boost role of forests in fighting climate change

The B.C. government has set aside $19 million of its CleanBC funding to increase carbon stored in B.C.’s forests and to develop Indigenous-led low-carbon forest-based products. » Read more...

Nova Scotia nears full implementation of new forest practices guide

Grandfathering for some harvest plans approved under old guidelines will occur if blocks are being actively harvested or have fewer than 10 hectares remaining. » Read more...

Softwood Lumber Board announces 2022 board of directors

The board has appointed past director Marc Brinkmeyer with Idaho Forest Group to the board, and J.D. Irving’s Jerome Pelletier to serve his first term. » Read more... » Read more...
 
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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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East Coast Sawmilling and Logging Exposition

Date: May 20-21, 2022
Location: Richmond, Va.
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Montreal Wood Convention

Date: May 24-25, 2022
Location:Montreal
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