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West Fraser to acquire Spray Lake Sawmills

West Fraser Timber has entered into an agreement to acquire Spray Lake Sawmills in Cochrane, Alta., subject to certain post-closing adjustments.


Lumber prices slightly up from end-of-season demand: Madison's

In the week ending September 1, the price of Western S-P-F 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$420 mfbm. This is up by $3, or one per cent, from one month ago when it was US$417 mfbm.


Espanola town looking at options following Domtar mill closure

The mayor of Espanola says the town will be looking to senior levels of government for support as its major employer intends to shut operations for at least a year, if not longer.


FSC partners with Centre for Social Intelligence for DEI advancement

The Forest Stewardship Council has joined forces with Centre for Social Intelligence to drive meaningful change and create inclusive workplace cultures across the sector.


 
 
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Better Than Ever: Tough-As-Nails Saw Teeth

Engineered for the toughest conditions, John Deere’s full line of saw teeth for Deere wheeled and tracked feller bunchers is now better than ever – with more teeth offerings designed to meet every logging application.

Get the right John Deere saw tooth at the right price for your operation. This tough-as-nails saw tooth lineup includes carbide beaver and a range of hardened steel teeth in beaver and concave profiles. Precision manufactured with high-quality materials, each tooth has been rigorously tested on logging jobsites for exceptional results.

Not sure which teeth you need? Contact your local John Deere dealer today for recommendations.
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Spotlight on excellence: Jeff Doerksen

Over the next 20 weeks, we’ll introduce you to each of CFI's Top 20 Under 40 awardees. This week, let’s get to know Jeff Doerksen, mobile equipment supervisor at Edgewood Forest Products, Sask. » Read More...
 
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The burning question: Researchers address harvest residue management in B.C.

The management of harvest residues has long been a challenge for B.C. operators tasked with balancing wildfire fuel loading, planting space, and financial, operational, and regulatory constraints. » Read More...
 
 
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Brunette/CBI Grizzly Mill Hog — The Heavyweight Champion of Woodwaste Grinders

The Brunette/CBI Grizzly Mill Hog is known as the Heavyweight Champion of Wood Waste Grinders for good reason! It is designed to be the most rugged hog on the market and will handle almost any material you throw at it and keep on running.

Cedar bark, green spruce bark, stringy bark, mill wood waste, demolition debris, butt ends, and railroad ties are easily processed into a high-quality product suitable for hog fuel, mulch or biomass material.

Superior ergonomic design makes this wood grinder safe, and easy to operate. The Grizzly Mill Hog is maintenance friendly with proven low maintenance costs.
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NRCan funds FPInnovations' wood-derived asphalt innovation project

Natural Resources Canada is funding FPInnovations' innovative project that aims to develop asphalt containing wood-derived products. » Read More...

FPInnovations' greener asphalt solution to be tested by Quebec transport ministry

A new road segment will allow validating the mechanical performance of an asphalt mixture with a higher lignin substitution rate. » Read More...

Feds to invest $3 million in zero-emission trucking projects

An investment of nearly $3 million under the Zero-Emission Trucking Program will support three projects in Quebec, B.C., and Nova Scotia. » Read More...

OptiCept enters into agreement with Chile's CMPC

OptiCept Technologies has entered into an agreement with the Chilean forestry company CMPC to boost cuttings with nutrients using OptiBoost – a unique vacuum impregnation technology. » Read More...

 
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There is no safety without inclusion

We see plenty of hard hats, steel-toed boots, and neon vests on the frontlines of the forestry, mining, energy and construction sectors – all the gear to keep workers safe. But what about the protocols we can’t see? » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Forest Engineering Conference

September 20, 2023 | Florence, Italy » Read More...

CIF-IFC AGM and Conference

September 24, 2023 | Nanaimo, B.C. » Read More...

Canadian Woodlands Forum Fall Meeting  

October 3, 2023 | Dartmouth Crossing, Nova Scotia » Read More...