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NRDC, Nature Canada logging emissions report ‘misleading’: FPAC

A report from U.S.-based NRDC and Nature Canada on logging emissions in Canada is both misleading and damaging to the country’s forest sector, said FPAC.


Interfor to buy N.B.’s Chaleur Forest Products for $325M

Interfor Corporation has reached an agreement with an affiliate of the Kilmer Group to acquire Chaleur Forest Products.


Treaty 9 First Nations sue Ontario to stop ‘degradation of boreal forest’ in their territories

The group said the legal action aims “to force Ontario to make meaningful changes now, before harms are irreversible to the detriment of the boreal forest.


Conifex shuts operations at B.C. sawmill for two weeks

Conifex Timber is temporarily curtailing its Mackenzie, B.C. sawmill operations for two weeks starting October 11.
 
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Kalesnikoff Lumber

All in: Kalesnikoff invests, expands, inspires

Kalesnikoff Lumber, a thriving, multi-generational family enterprise keeps innovating and evolving. It is expanding its mass timber plant to create a new 20,000 square feet extension of the existing facility. » Learn more...
 
Northern Pulp

Let’s talk: Northern Pulp, social license, public perception

Nova Scotia committee keeps tabs on forestry’s social license. Members hope to help other jurisdictions in Canada who may face similar uphill battles to repair damaged social license. » Learn more...
 
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Tree-planting drones to revitalize reforestation in wildfire-affected areas

Natural Resources Canada has announced a contribution of over $1.3 million to Flash Forest, a company that uses drone technology for tree planting.  » Read more...

Paper Excellence curtails Catalyst paper mill indefinitely

Paper Excellence has announced the indefinite curtailment of its paper operations at the Catalyst Crofton facility starting in early December 2022. » Read more...

Autumn slowdown brings dropping lumber prices: Madison’s

The normal seasonal slowdown for construction and building activity in autumn brings a drop in lumber prices. » Read more...
 
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