Greif, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Soterra land management business to Molpus Woodlands Group for $462 million.
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Carney Announces CA$1.25 Billion to Support Canada’s Softwood Lumber Industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a series of new measures to help the softwood lumber industry transform to remain competitive.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for August 4
As of Monday, 39 large wildfires or emergency responses are active across the US. Only two are partially contained.
USDA Invests in Conservation of 177,000 Acres of Private Working Forests
The US Forest Service is investing $106 million to support state and landowner efforts to conserve private working forestlands across the country.
BLS Announces Fire Salvage Timber Sale Near Durkee, OR
The Durkee Fire Salvage Timber Sale will offer approximately 1.57 million board feet of timber from 250 public acres near Durkee, Oregon.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for July 28
As of Monday, there are currently 43 large wildfires or emergency response ongoing, and none of these fires are contained.
Ontario Investing in Forest Biomass Research, Innovation, and Modernization
Ontario’s investment is supporting eight projects related to the use of forest biomass.
Lake Babine Nation’s Forest Tenure Expanded Through Partnership With BC and West Fraser
A forest tenure held by Lake Babine Nation is increasing by more than 2,000% through a partnership with the province and a tenure transfer from West Fraser.
Nova Scotia Makes Wood Construction and Heating a Priority in Public Buildings
Provincial departments have been directed to look for every opportunity to use mass timber, wood pellets, biomass, biofuels, and other products.
Several Wildfires Now “Being Held” in Northeast British Columbia
The wildfire situation in northeast BC has eased significantly over the weekend thanks to cooler temperatures and increased precipitation, Energeticcity.ca reported.