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Reduced manufacturing volumes push lumber prices up: Madison's

Despite somewhat soft demand, as many customers weren’t sure where prices were going so waited to buy, lumber prices popped up again in mid-February.

Conifex temporarily shuts Mackenzie sawmill in B.C.

Conifex Timber is curtailing its Mackenzie, B.C., sawmill starting today, February 21, for up to two weeks, citing unsustainable inventory levels due to rail transportation challenges impacting the interior B.C. region.

FedNor funds Indigenous-friendly education environments in Thunder Bay

FedNor is funding Indigenous training, skill development and innovation initiatives in and around Thunder Bay, Ont., totalling $2M to move more people through education and job placement.

B.C.'s new forestry measures focus on co-planning with First Nations

The B.C. government introduced a slew of new measures around old-growth, innovation and forest stewardship that places significant emphasis on collaboration and co-planning with First Nations.

 
 
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Opinion: There is no conspiracy in logging emissions

Two environmental groups recently teamed up to accuse the Canadian government and the forest industry of being involved in a cover-up of logging’s greenhouse gas emissions. » Read More...
 
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5 things we learned from Biomass Harvesting Week

For five days we highlighted the world of logging, chipping, grinding and transporting woody biomass. Here's a snapshot of what we learned during the week. » Read More...
 
 
 
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Opticom Camera Works After Being Hit By a Log

What happens when a camera gets hit by a log coming off a debarker? Most cameras would be shattered and need to be replaced.

But Opticom’s cameras can survive direct hits by logs (and being run over by a truck) and continue to work. A sawmill in Mississippi had a camera get hit by a log and all they had to do was replace the bracket mount—the camera still works years later. » Learn more...
 
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Ontario invests $2.1M for tree planting through Forests Ontario

At Forests Ontario's Annual Conference in Alliston, Ont., Forestry Minister Graydon Smith announced that the Ontario government is investing $2.1 million in tree planting. » Read More...

Canadian housing starts activity declined in January: CMHC

The standalone monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of total housing starts for all areas in Canada declined 13% in January compared to December, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. » Read More...

2023 off to a sluggish start for U.S. single-family production: NAHB

Although rising builder sentiment indicates a turning point for housing later this year, lackluster single-family production in January is a sign that the housing sector faces further challenges, as elevated mortgage rates and high construction costs continue to put a damper on the market. » Read More...

Carbon Smart Wood Challenge seeks applications

More lumber, less waste: Cities can save money, create jobs and grow urban canopy by using fallen trees for lumber » Read More...

 
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Spotlight: Melissa Harborne

What is planning and development forester Melissa's advice for other young women looking to join the industry? Seek out older female mentors whose experience they relate to. » Read More...

 
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OptiSaw Quebec  

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