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Subtle rise in panel prices, lumber market stays flat: Madison's

The Canada-wide rail strike dominated the conversation this week. Prices of some dimension items continued to strengthen, led by 2x6 and 2x12 in most cases.


UBC engineers harness forestry waste to combat toxic chemicals in drinking water

Breakthrough water treatment uses wood-based carbon filter to capture and destroy harmful PFAS that's polluting Canada’s drinking water.


New harvest level set near Squamish, B.C.

The new AAC for the TFL 38 is 117,500 cubic metres – a reduction from the previous AAC, while remaining well above the average level since the last determination.


 
 
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Flames of opportunity: How fire shapes the future of our forests

With recent headlines, it’s not as often one hears the words good and fire used together in a sentence. It can be difficult to see through the smoke and understand that sometimes fire can be beneficial. Fire presents both challenges and opportunities across American and Canadian forests. » Read More...
 
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Prescribed burns boost Stone’s sheep habitat in B.C.

In the remote, rugged, Northeastern terrain of B.C., nearly half of the world’s Stone’s sheep habitat can be found. These sheep and the ecosystem surrounding them have been supported through careful forest management practices since the 1970s. » Read More...
 
 
 
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Ontario town touts success of invasive species program

The Town of Caledon has been working to fight against invasive species. On Aug. 20, the town issued a media release detailing its efforts to fight against invasive species. » Read More...

Saskatchewan sawmill fined for illegal log imports

Landrider Trux, a firewood, logging, and sawmilling operation based in Maple Creek, Sask., has been fined over $9,700 for illegally importing pine logs from Alberta. » Read More...

Canadore College sustainability initiative named national finalist

The project, which developed a 10-year forest management plan for the college's 460-acre campus, aims to secure Forest Council Stewardship certification. » Read More...

 
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Snippet 2: Profit margins rise slightly amid regional disparities

The lumber market remains precarious due to cost pressures, changing policies, wildfires, and dwindling fibre supply. It’s no surprise that profit expectations among logging contractors have only seen a slight increase. Nevertheless, contractors' expectations vary significantly from province to province. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

Indigenous Forestry Conference

September 10, 2024 | Port Alberni, B.C. » 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...

Timber Processing and Energy Expo

September 25, 2024 | Portland, Oregon » Read More...