Year-to-date through April 12th, 9,458 wildfires were reported, and they have burned 1,754,439 acres.
News in timber
Reduced Black Hill National Forest Timber Sales Lead Nieman Enterprises to Cut Production and Headcount at Its Spearfish, SD, Sawmill
Nieman Enterprises plans to reduce production and the headcount at Spearfish Forest Products, South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported.
BC’s Wildfire-Damaged Timber Recovery is Underway
BC announced new measures to streamline the use of wildfire-damaged timber and support land recovery.
West Fraser and Lake Babine Nation Sign Joint Development Agreement
Lake Babine Nation’s forestry enterprise has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with West Fraser, The Interior News reported.
BC and ‘Namgis First Nation Negotiating New Sustainable Forestry Agreement
Negotiations are underway between ‘Namgis First Nation and the province on a joint decision-making agreement to support forest stewardship and sustainable forestry operations.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending April 5th
As of Friday, April 5th, 3 uncontained large fires are burning in Alabama, Missouri, and Florida.
Alberta Wildfire Season Off to a Quick and Unwelcome Start
Alberta’s forestry minister declared an early start to the wildfire season, The Weather Network reports.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending March 29th
As of March 29th, 10 uncontained large wildfires were reported during the week. The fires are confined to 5 states and have burned 22,372 acres.
BC’s Prince George Fire Center Proactively Under Fire Ban Through October 15th
The Prince George Fire Center is under a fire ban as of noon on Thursday, March 28th, The Canadian Press reported.
Oregon School District Sues Oregon Department of Forestry Over New Forest Management Plan
Jewell School District filed a lawsuit in against the Oregon Department of Forestry over declining timber revenues as the state prepares to implement a new management plan for its forests, KGW8 reported.