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Lack of spring demand drops lumber prices further: Madison's

The prevailing sentiment in solid wood commodity trading was uncertain to negative this week. Sales of panels remained conspicuously sloppy compared to dimension and studs.


Ontario invests $445K for workers after Cascades closures

Ontario is investing $445,252 in a new action centre to help 180 workers impacted by the closure of Cascades’ plants in Trenton and Belleville.


High mortgage rates act as a drag on U.S. builder confidence: NAHB

Mortgage rates that continue to hover in the 7% range along with elevated construction financing costs continue to put a damper on builder sentiment.


Monika Patel is next president and CEO of FSC Canada

Forest Stewardship Council Canada has appointed Monika Patel as its new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. She was a 2022 CFI Top 10 Under 40 awardee.


 
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SMS Equipment now has exclusive dealer rights for TimberPro equipment in Western and Northern Canada. To celebrate, we’re offering TimberPro machine owners a limited time offer to receive up to $500* off your next service with SMS Equipment.

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Tackling wildfires: Regrowth and renewal

Wildfires are becoming an ever more frequent threat. In response, the First Nations, industry, and local communities are collaborating to tackle wildfire risk and forest rehabilitation. CFI visited them last year to observe their initiatives firsthand. » Read More...
 
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Building workforce resilience through inclusion

The complexities of recruiting, retaining, and managing a diverse workforce were at the center stage during the 2024 COFI conference, where the new Forest Sector EDI Alliance was introduced. » Read More...
 
 
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City of Kimberley boosts wildfire protection with FESBC funding

The City of Kimberley, with funding support from FESBC, is making significant strides in wildfire risk reduction through a targeted project in the Wildland-Urban Interface. » Read More...

CCR and NRCan partnership boosts reforestation efforts in Chilcotin

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation and Natural Resources Canada are marking another year of successful collaboration in reforestation efforts in the Chilcotin region. » Read More...

Lil'wat Forestry Ventures finalist for 2024 Land Awards for landslide restoration

LFV has been named as a finalist for the 2024 Land Awards in the Land Use and Conservation Category. This is in recognition of their work on the Q̓welq̓welústen/Mount Meager Landslide Restoration. » Read More...

CCR spotlights First Nations forestry at B.C. FNFC conference

The FNFC conference, known for bringing together First Nations peoples, industry leaders, and government representatives, focused on the theme Meaningful Collaboration for Sustainable Change. » Read More...

 
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Nominate outstanding young women and men in forestry

It’s time to kick off Canadian Forest Industries‘ search for the 2024 Top 10 Under 40! We’re on the lookout for amazing young individuals who’ve rocked their fields and deserve some serious recognition. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Dust Safety Week

July 15, 2024 | Online » Read More...

CIF-IFC AGM and Conference 

September 15, 2024 | St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador » Read More...

DEMO International 2024

September 19, 2024 | Venosta, Quebec » Read More...