A federal judge blocked three Oregon timber sales, ruling the Forest Service misused a categorical exclusion for projects it said were justified by wildfire risk, the Salem Statesman Journal reported.
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US Forest Service Begins 10-Year Partnership to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Colorado
The US Forest Service said a 10-year, $7.3-million partnership will treat about 2,000 acres near Colorado Springs to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest resilience.
Severe Storm Fells Estimated 10 Million Cubic Meters of Forest in Sweden
Storm Johannes is estimated to have felled about 10 million cubic meters of forest across northern Sweden, the Sweden Herald reported.
Zombie Wildfires Put BC Fire Officials on Early Alert
The BC Wildfire Service says the province is heading into winter with 24 wildfires still burning underground.
Colorado Expands Wildfire Mitigation Efforts as Pine Beetle Outbreak Grows
Colorado officials announced expanded wildfire mitigation efforts as a growing mountain pine beetle outbreak threatens Front Range ponderosa pine forests.
BC Wildfire Service Releases 2025 Wildfire Summary
BCWS said 1,350 wildfires burned 886,360 hectares (2,190,243 acres) across BC in 2025.
Alberta to Add Two Wood Pellet Manufacturing Facilities
PowerWood Canada plans two wood pellet facilities in northern Alberta, using fire-damaged timber for black pellet production, Woodworking Network reported.
BC Details Increased Wildfire Timber Salvage in 2025
BC said streamlined permitting and new wildfire salvage tools helped deliver a strong year for log salvage in 2025.
Canada Launches Forest Sector Transformation Task Force
Canada launched a Forest Sector Transformation Task Force and new federal support measures, including GCWood funding, to boost competitiveness.
BC and ‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation Sign Forestry Agreement
BC and the ‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation signed a joint decision-making agreement covering forestry planning and operations on Northern Vancouver Island.