The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced a joint investment of more than C$40 million to plant up to 21 million trees by 2031 on private and public lands in Nova Scotia.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of August 19th
As of Monday, 62 large active wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies nationwide. Current fires have burned 2,237,578 acres.
Michigan Forestry Companies Merge to Manage 550,000 Acres Across Michigan and Wisconsin
Two Michigan forestry companies, Green Timber Consulting Foresters and Grossman Forestry Company, announced that they are merging.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of August 12th
As of August 12th, 78 large wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies. Current fires have burned 2,404,053 acres.
Splatsin and Tolko Sign a Renewed Relationship Agreement
Splatsin te Secwépemculucw (Splatsin) and Tolko Industries announced the signing of a renewed relationship agreement, which serves to support and advance their long-standing partnership built upon mutual trust and respect.
US Forest Service Announces $25 Million Funding Opportunity to Help Reduce Wildfire Risk
The Forest Service announced a funding opportunity through the hazardous fuels transportation assistance program to reduce wildfire risk, expand and create market opportunities, and support local jobs.
2024 BC Wildfires Burn Fourth-Largest Area on Record
British Columbia’s wildfire season is now the fourth-worst on record in terms of hectares burned, the Vernon Morning Star reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of August 5th
As of Monday, 85 large active wildfires are being managed with full suppression strategies. Wildfires have burned 2,185,273 acres nationwide.
North Cowichan Urges BC to Streamline Timber Harvesting Process to Keep Local Sawmills Open
North Cowichan wants BC to streamline its permitting process for timber harvesting in an effort to assist Western Forest Products, the Cowichan Valley Citizen reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of July 29th
As of Monday, 102 large active wildfires are being managed and have consumed 2,083,405 acres. Fire managers are using full suppression strategies on 94 of these fires.