ABC affiliate WPDE took an in-depth look at the impact that recently curtailed or permanently closed paper and pulp mills are having on South Carolina log harvesting companies.
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Prince Edward Island Tree Nursery Struggling to Meet Demand for Post-Tropical Storm Fiona Recovery
Since post-tropical storm Fiona’s destruction of nearly 32,000 hectares of forestland in 2022, requests for trees have “increased a great deal,” and the provincial tree nursery is trying to keep up, CBC News reported.
BC’s Chief Forester Reduces Allowable Annual Cut for Part of Southern Vancouver Island
The new AAC for TFL 46 is 360,000 cubic meters, a 5.5% reduction from the previous AAC set in 2012.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for Week Ending May 24th
As of Friday, 10 new large wildfires have burned 38,606 acres in 6 states. On Thursday, firefighters contained the Peg Leg and Wolf fires in Arizona.
Oregon Department of Forestry Begins Implementing 20-Year Landscaping Resiliency Strategy
The Oregon Department of Forestry announced that it and its local, state, and federal partners have started implementing the 20-year Landscaping Resiliency Strategy.
BC Provides Update on Old-Growth Conservation
The BC Government released an update on work underway in response to the 14 recommendations made by an independent panel in a 2020 review of BC’s old forests.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update For May 21st
The US National Interagency Fire Center reported a significant increase in wildland fire activity in multiple geographic areas.
Canadian Government Helps Manitoba Purchase Wildfire Suppression Equipment
Manitoba will invest $38.4 million (CAD) over four years to support its efforts to purchase wildland firefighting equipment to enhance provincial readiness.
Alberta Launches Value-Added Wood Products Program
Alberta Forestry and Parks is collaborating with Alberta Wood WORKS! and the Alberta Forest Products Association to administer the Alberta Value-Added Wood Products Program.
US Forest Service to Invest $74 Million in Wood Products Innovation, Energy, and Capacity
The Forest Service is investing $74 million to spark innovation, create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy, and increase the capacity of wood processing facilities.