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Residential construction rose for 7th consecutive month in Canada: StatCan

Investment in building construction in Canada increased by 2.7 per cent to $20.9 billion in April. Gains were reported in both the residential and the non-residential sectors.


New mass timber office building welcomes occupants in Vancouver

NRCan has announced the official occupancy of oN5, the first office building in Canada constructed using high-performance cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels.


Record fuel prices forcing shutdowns, threaten entire U.S. timber supply chain, ALC warns

Skyrocketing, record-breaking diesel fuel prices are forcing some logging and trucking operations to shut down. More shutdowns will follow, says the American Loggers Council.
 
 
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OptiLog

Inaugural OptiLog provides glimpse into the future of logging

Speakers give insight into the next iteration of forestry drones, harvesting techniques, simulators, winch assist, satellite tracking and GIS solutions. » Learn more...
 
Language matters

Language matters: The way we speak shapes the way we think

One way to create psychologically safe and inclusive workplaces is to be aware of inclusive language – it leads to higher employee engagement and increased productivity. » Learn more...
 
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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Madison

Atlantic Outstanding Forestry Contractor of the Year Award 2022: Call for nominations

CWL is looking for nominees for the 2022 Atlantic Outstanding Forestry Contractor of the Year Award to highlight and recognize outstanding independent contractors and operators working in Atlantic Canada’s woodlands operations. » Read more...

Boise Cascade inks deal to acquire Coastal Plywood operations

Boise Cascade has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Coastal Plywood, including its two manufacturing locations, from Coastal Forest Resources for $512 million US. » Read more...

Forest Nova Scotia looking for new executive director

FNS has announced that executive director Jeff Bishop is leaving the association on June 30 to start the next chapter in his career. The organization is in the process of finding his successor. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Krysta Phillips

Spotlight: Krysta Phillips

We caught up with the woodlands operations supervisor and new mom to get a sense of what it’s like starting a family part-way into a career in the forest industry. Krysta says the support from her co-workers and family was essential to her comfortably continuing her physical job during her pregnancy. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

BC First Nations Forestry Conference

Date: June 22 - June 23, 2022
Location: Virtual
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Pellet Fuels Institute Annual Conference

Date: June 24 - J26, 2022
Location: Milwaukee, Wis.
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International Woodworking Fair

Date: August 23 - 26, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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