News in timber

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.

The investment of $8.5 million over two years will make it possible to recover wood toppled by strong winds before it deteriorates.

26 new large wildfires were reported during the week. Currently, there are 18,743 acres actively involved in fires.

West Fraser and the Woodland Cree First Nation recently signed a Good Relations Agreement to mark a new era of partnership.

In advance of the 2024 wildfire season, BC is introducing technology that can produce real-time wildfire behavior predictions.

As of March 15th, 14 large new wildfires were reported during the week, 6 of which have already been 100% contained.

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 recently completed its acquisition of approximately 20,580 acres of forestland in Virginia and West Virginia, adding to its Climate Smart Forestry Fund portfolio.

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.

On Tuesday, Enviva, a producer of sustainably sourced wood-based biomass, announced that it has entered into two Restructuring Support Agreements.