Nieman Enterprises plans to reduce production and the headcount at Spearfish Forest Products, South Dakota Public Broadcasting reported.
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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.
Quebec Earmarks C$8.5 Million for Salvage of Storm-Damaged Timber in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
The investment of $8.5 million over two years will make it possible to recover wood toppled by strong winds before it deteriorates.