26 large uncontained fires are currently being managed under full suppression strategies, with 22 located in the southern geographic area.
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New Forests Partners With Oji Holdings to Establish $300 Million Forestry Fund
New Forests has partnered with Oji Holdings to establish the Future Forest Innovations Fund, a forest investment fund to help it achieve its 2030 environmental goals.
Canada to Support 28 Forest Sector Projects in Quebec
Canada and Quebec announced over CA$13.3 million for 28 projects that will help to boost the competitiveness and resiliency of Quebec’s forest sector.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of March 21
50 uncontained wildfires are burning in 16 states. On Thursday alone, 15 new large wildfires were reported in the Southern, Rocky Mountain, and Eastern areas.
Oregon Forestry Department Sends Firefighters to Help Fight North Carolina Wildfires
ODF reported that it had filled an order to send 26 firefighters and two agency representatives to North Carolina to assist in fighting numerous wildfires in the state.
BC to Support Three Revelstoke Lumber Enterprises to Boost Sustainable Innovation
BC will provide CA$1.23 million to three lumber enterprises to boost sustainable innovation and steer logging away from old-growth sites, Lake Country Calendar reported.
Canada Announces Support for British Columbia’s Forest Sector
Canada announced CA$20 million for 67 projects that will help to boost the competitiveness and resiliency of British Columbia’s forest sector.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of March 14
The US National Interagency Fire Center reported that 11 new large wildfires were reported in the week ending March 14.
Okanagan Indian Band a Major Participant in BC Wildfire Salvage Agreement
The OKIB received $89,795 for a fiber recovery project that supported the removal of burned fiber from the first approved Wildfire Salvage Opportunity Agreement in BC, Parksville Qualicum Beach News reported.
US Forest Service Offers Salvage Timber in North Carolina to Reduce Wildfire Risk
The Forest Service is offering contracts to remove downed but still commercially usable trees left by Hurricane Helene on 2,200 acres of the Pisgah National Forest.