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Madisons

Mountain pine beetle continues to decline in Alberta

Beetle populations in Alberta have declined 94 per cent from their most recent peak in 2019.


Canada’s forest sector releases national report on biodiversity conservation

Report identifies link between Sustainable Forest Management and progress being made on biodiversity goals, Indigenous-led management, and net-zero carbon targets.


Greg Stewart replaces Don Kayne as COFI board of directors chair

Association appoints Greg Stewart, president of Sinclar Group Forest Products, as chair of the Board of Directors, succeeding Don Kayne, president and CEO of Canfor Corp.


Abitibiwinni First Nation, GreenFirst ink 5-year collaboration agreement

Agreement aimed at providing for mitigation, accommodation, and compensation measures related to the impact on the Abitibiwinni aki territory and rights.
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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Featured News 
 
Steep harvesting

Steep harvesting

Is logging on steep slopes a challenge or a solution? Expert Dzhamal Amishev explores the issue of logging on steep and challenging terrain. » Read more...
 
Women in Forestry

Present at the 2023 Women in Forestry Virtual Summit

The Women in Forestry Virtual Summit is welcoming speaker proposals to present at the third annual digital day of discussion around gender and diversity in the forest sector. » Learn more...
 
SPONSORED SPOTLIGHT 
 
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News 
 

Call for presenters at OptiSaw 2023

Calling on manufacturers and researchers in the sawmill industry offering an innovative optimization or automation solution to modernize sawmill operations and increase their profits. » Read more...

B.C. accelerates support for Indigenous-led forest innovation

Province gives $3.9 million in CleanBC funding over three years to expand the Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program. » Read more...

Canada’s Forest Trust launches program supporting forests and landowners

Canada’s Land Trust, an innovative program to support private landowners and stewards across the country, is launched. » Read more...
 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
Jocelyn Taylor Archibald

Spotlight:  Jocelyn Taylor Archibald

Jocelyn is Taylor Lumber’s office manager and is the first female director and chair of the board of the Maritime Lumber Bureau. She says more women are becoming involved and taking on more prominent roles in the forest sector. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

BC Natural Resources Forum

Dates: January 17 - 19, 2023
Location: Prince George, B.C.
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Truck Loggers’ Association Convention & Trade Show

Dates: January 18 - 20, 2023
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
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Association of BC Forest Professionals Conference and AGM

Dates: February 8 - 10, 2023
Location: Prince George, B.C.
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