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Editor's Note 
 
Canada Post strike slowing down your print issue? Don’t wait – our final edition of 2024 is live online now! The link is below!
- Jennifer Ellson, Editor
 
News 
 
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Lumber prices continue rising on tight supply: Madison's

There were solid sales volumes following the U.S. presidential election. Panel prices continued to surge, particularly for plywood.


Thunder Bay ready to take on Trump's lumber tariffs: MPP

Softwood lumber tariff increases would present a challenge for Ontario's forestry industry, but the Thunder Bay–Atikokan MPP said he's ready to meet that challenge.


John Deere expands forestry equipment production in B.C.

Boosting regional manufacturing capacity, John Deere Specialty Products facility gears up for expanded tracked harvester and feller buncher production.


 
 
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The Heavyweight Contender in Wastewood Chipping

Experience the Super Chipper by Kadant Carmanah, designed to address the critical pain points faced by mills. With a focus on easy maintenance and tight tolerances for exceptional chip quality and efficiency, this machine is a game-changer in the industry – as it has been for over 40 years! Featuring innovative features like the heavy-duty cast disc, the swing-away anvil, and the one-man knife change, the Super Chipper ensures accessibility, longevity, and top-notch performance. Revolutionize your wood processing operation with the Kadant Carmanah Super Chipper: a solution crafted to exceed expectations and elevate productivity at every turn!

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Wrapping up 2024 with our last issue of the year

Here we are again – the last issue of the year! It’s hard to believe how fast 2024 has flown by. What a year it’s been for the forest industry, from exciting innovations in sustainability to major shifts in how we approach forest management. » Read More...
 
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COP-out: Local conservation solutions can support national commitments

What's needed is to give provinces autonomy to use a diverse set of tools to develop local solutions for biodiversity through sustainable management of their natural resources, writes OFIA's Sarah Todgham. » Read More...
 
 
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Addressing One of the Most Pressing Contemporary Socioecological Challenges

Presented from both Indigenous and western perspectives, this program combines knowledge of western fire science and Indigenous ways of knowing to provide a comprehensive overview of the role fire plays in land management, ecosystems, and society, and addresses a vital need for professional training in the increasingly complex area of wildfire management.

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News 
 

Housing starts in Canada rise 8% in October

Housing starts in Canada saw an eight per cent monthly increase in October, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 240,761 units, says the CMHC. » Read More...

Public weighs in on Squamish community forest's vision

In Dec. 2022, the Squamish Community Forest received a 25-year licence, called a Community Forest Agreement, that gives them the exclusive right to harvest timber in a specific area. » Read More...

JoeScan names Joseph Elliott tech and process improvement manager

JoeScan has appointed Joseph Elliott as its technology and process improvement manager, a new role focused on boosting efficiency and innovation. » Read More...

 
WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
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Call for speakers: 2025 Women in Forestry Summit

The Women in Forestry Virtual Summit is now accepting proposals for speakers to join our fifth annual event, dedicated to advancing gender equity and diversity in the forest sector. We invite proposals that align with audience-requested themes. Details inside. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

COFI Convention 2025

April 2, 2025 | Prince George, BC » Read More...