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OPTISAW 2023

Stewart Systems chips its way through B.C.’s forest industry

Residuals company sees success ahead as forest industry emphasizes fibre utilization.


Opinion: Forest biomass is key to Northern Ontario’s energy needs

Underutilized wood can generate much-needed electricity for industries and communities, writes Iain Angus.


Chippers and grinders spotlight

Canadian Forest Industries rounds up equipment advancements for reducing residuals in Canada’s forests.
 
 
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The burning question

The burning question

Researchers identify potential management alternatives to slash pile burning that would make better use of residual fibre across a range of operational conditions in B.C. » Read more...
 
Jack of all trades

Jack of all trades

B.C. contractor Claude Paquet has been logging since 1971. He’s no stranger to diversifying his operations, and recently identified a new opportunity: grinding wood waste. » Read more...
 
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Log hauler transitions to grinding residual fibre

Merritt, B.C.-based Valley Carriers Ltd. transitions to grinding residual fibre thanks to grant funding. » Read more...

Study confirms B.C. wood pellets are responsibly sourced

A new study confirms that wood pellets in British Columbia are sourced entirely from sawmill and harvest residuals or from low-quality logs and bush grind rejected by other industries. » Read more...

Williams Lake logger starts up salvage wood biomass operations

Phil Theriault, general manager of Tsi Del Del Enterprises, estimates that about 60 per cent of their gross harvest volume is saw logs and the rest is biomass. » Read more...
 
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Women in Forestry 2023

Dates: March 7, 2023
Location: Virtual
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OptiSaw Quebec

Dates: March 17, 2023
Location: Quebec City, Quebec
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