26 new large wildfires were reported during the week. Currently, there are 18,743 acres actively involved in fires.
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West Fraser and Woodland Cree First Nation Sign Good Relations Agreement
West Fraser and the Woodland Cree First Nation recently signed a Good Relations Agreement to mark a new era of partnership.
British Columbia to Expand the Use of Wildfire Predictive Technology
In advance of the 2024 wildfire season, BC is introducing technology that can produce real-time wildfire behavior predictions.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending March 15th
As of March 15th, 14 large new wildfires were reported during the week, 6 of which have already been 100% contained.
New Forestry Land-Use Agreement Taking Final Shape on Northern Vancouver Island
A major new forestry land-use agreement between First Nations, Western Forest Products, BC, and others is taking shape on Northern Vancouver Island, CHEK reported.
Eastwood Forests Purchases 20,580 Acres of Forestland in Virginia and West Virgina
Eastwood Forests recently completed its acquisition of approximately 20,580 acres of forestland in Virginia and West Virginia, adding to its Climate Smart Forestry Fund portfolio.
Recent Forest Fires Have Quebec Questioning Its Long-Term Timber Harvest Projections
Quebec’s timber harvest targets are being called into question due to wildfires, climate disruption, and the province’s commitments to protect territory, Radio-Canada’s ICI Quebec reported.
Enviva Announces Restructuring Support Agreements to Strengthen Its Financial Position
On Tuesday, Enviva, a producer of sustainably sourced wood-based biomass, announced that it has entered into two Restructuring Support Agreements.
Oregon Board of Forestry Votes to Advance Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan
The Oregon Board of Forestry voted 4–3 to advance the Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan, The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported.
Oregon’s State Forester to Recommend Moving Forward With Controversial Habitat Conservation Plan
Oregon’s state forester will recommend moving forward with the controversial logging plan for 634,000 acres of state forest, The Salem Statesman Journal reported.