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Canada officially launches challenge on U.S. duties on softwood lumber

Canadian trade minister says duties not only harm Canadians, but also U.S. consumers.


War in Ukraine tightens lumber markets worldwide: report

Sanctions by Western countries resulted in reduction in exports of forest products from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. 


Canfor curtailing Sweden operations, points to falling market demand

Canfor will be cutting hours at its Swedish forest products facilities beginning Sept. 12.


B.C. communities to receive nearly $1M for forestry program

Nearly $1 million will be injected into the local economy through a provincial program aimed at reducing wildfire risk.
 
 
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Tech update

Tech update: Scanners and optimizers in 2022

The latest rundown of scanning and optimization technologies available for mills these days. » Read it now!
 
Steeper profits

Steeper profits: logging with winch assist

B.C. contractor keeps operation small and agile with winch assist. » Learn more...
 
News 
 

Lennard Joe is new CEO of BC First Nations Forestry Council

The BC First Nations Forestry Council has appointed Lennard Joe as new CEO as of August 15. » Read more...

Western Forest Products completes Calvert Company acquisition

WFP Engineered Products completes acquisition of certain assets of Washington-based Calvert Company. » Read more...

Acadian Timber makes progress on carbon credit project

N.B.-based Acadian Timber provides an update on its ongoing carbon credit project. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Trish Balcaen

Spotlight: Trish Balcaen

In her 35-year-career, Trish has been involved with both the forest industry and the provincial government. Now she is the CEO of Balcaen Consolidated. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

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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130th Annual Hoo-Hoo International Convention

Date: September 10 - 13, 2022
Location: Sacramento, California
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Wood Pellet Association of Canada AGM & Conference

Date: September 20 - 22, 2022
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
» Learn more