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Top to under 40

Canadian Forest Industries opens nominations for 10th annual Top 10 Under 40

We’re looking for 10 people under 40 who are shaping the future of the Canadian forest industry. Send us your picks by August 6, 2022!


First Nations chiefs ask protesters to remove illegal camp on Vancouver Island

Indigenous leaders met with protesters on Thursday, June 23, to give final notice to immediately dismantle an illegal camp built Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 44 on Vancouver Island.


Winners announced for $2M Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon

The winning projects demonstrate mass timber’s innovative applications in architectural design, and highlight its significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment.
 
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Local loggers

Local loggers: Nova Scotia contractor contemplates future after 21 years

“Support local” has been a rallying cry across the country over the course of the pandemic. But does it extend to local loggers? » Read on to find out!
 
Dust Safety Week 2022

Dust Safety Week 2022 is approaching!

Canadian Biomass and Canadian Forest Industries are once again highlighting dust safety best practices, technical information and solutions during Dust Safety Week, happening this year from July 11 to 15. » Learn more...
 
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B.C. public service workers vote in favour of strike

Two unions representing foresters, engineers, geoscientists, other licensed professionals and workers for the B.C. government said its members have voted in favour of a strike. » Read more...

New U.S. home sales in May post solid gain before Fed’s June rate increase: NAHB

After posting four consecutive monthly declines on rising mortgage rates and worsening affordability conditions, new home sales posted a solid gain in May as some buyers rushed into the market in advance of the Federal Reserve’s June interest rate hike. » Read more...

Simpcw Resources launches collaborative wildfire rehabilitation project

Simpcw Resources Group’s forestry department is preparing, submitting, and implementing rehabilitation plans for several wildfires that burned near Clearwater and Vavenby, B.C. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Jessica Prior

Spotlight: Jessica Prior

Since Jessica Prior joined AV Group in 2017, she has progressively taken on more responsibility each season and developed into a leader, both at work and in her community. » Read more...
 
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Madisons

Dust Safety Week 2022

Date: July 11 - July 15, 2022
Location: Virtual
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International Woodworking Fair

Date: August 23 - 26, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo

Date: September 8 - 10, 2022
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
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CIF National Conference & AGM

Date: September 10 - 15, 20222
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
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