Canada announced more than CA$4.4 million for 10 forestry projects in Alberta and Manitoba to boost manufacturing, exports, and Indigenous participation in the sector.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for March 6
As of Friday, March 6, nine large fires are actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 474,707 acres have been burned.
BC Budget Includes CA$30 Million in Wildfire Risk Reduction, Equipment, and Training
BC’s 2026 budget allocates CA$30 million to wildfire risk reduction, including FireSmart programs, contractor equipment support, and Indigenous forestry training.
Georgia Wood Products Industry Seeks Innovative Solutions Amid Market Challenges
Georgia timber demand is down more than 60%, with pulpwood prices at $5–6 per ton, as lawmakers debate tax changes and industry initiatives, The Current reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for February 27
As of Friday, 18 large fires were actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 385,991 acres have burned.
BC First Nations Prepare to Take Over Canfor Timber Allocation
A coalition of BC First Nations will take over 1 million cubic meters of “undercut” from Canfor, with logging set to begin in about 6–12 months, Houston Today reported.
US Forest Service and Alaska Sign 20-Year Stewardship Agreement
The US Forest Service and Alaska signed a 20-year shared stewardship agreement, including enabling projects on up to 300,000 acres of the Tongass.
Canada Commits CA$500 Million to Support Forest Sector Transformation
Canada announced CA$500 million for forest sector transformation programs to support innovation, wood construction, Indigenous forestry, and new markets.
Quebec Announces “Mini Reform” of Forest Regime to Support Sawmills
Quebec will scrap sawmill royalties, ease timber auctions, and revise public forest pricing in a “mini reform” measure, Radio-Canada reported.
Western Forest Products to Sell Stillwater Forest Operation to Tla’amin Nation
Western Forest Products agreed to sell its Stillwater Forest Operation near Powell River, BC, to Tla’amin Nation for CA$80 million.