As of Monday, 57 large fires were burning across the US. Year-to-date, 54,407 wildfires have burned 8,435,367 acres.
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BC Reduces Allowable Cut for Tree Farm License in The Omineca Region
BC reduced the allowable annual cut for Tree Farm License 30 in the Omineca region by 17.6% to 340,000 cubic meters.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 7
As of Monday, September 7, 33 large fires were actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 53,233 wildfires have burned 8,303,398 acres.
Ontario Invests CA$17 Million in Forest Sector Manufacturing Projects
Ontario is investing CA$17.3 million in four projects aimed at modernizing mills, boosting biomass use, and supporting forestry jobs.
Campbell Global Rebrands as J.P. Morgan Natural Capital
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has rebranded Campbell Global as J.P. Morgan Natural Capital, expanding its focus on forestland and nature-based assets.
BC Wildfire Service Warns Interior Wildfire Activity Could Last Until Winter
The BC Wildfire Service says activity on the 68,000-hectare Ainslee Creek wildfire could continue until winter as extreme drought conditions persist, the Merritt Herald reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for August 30
As of Sunday, 93 large fires are burning across the US. Year-to-date, 8,238,284 acres have been burned.
BC Lifts Provincewide Wildfire State of Emergency; Officials Caution Risks Remain
BC has ended its provincewide wildfire state of emergency, though officials warn risks remain as the wildfire season continues, CBC News reported.
BC Moves to Modernize Forest Management
BC is exploring a three-zone Working Forest Landscape Model aimed at modernizing forest management, supporting timber production, and protecting biodiversity.
BLM Pumpkin Pi Timber Sale in Oregon Sets New Board Footage Record
BLM’s Pumpkin Pi Timber Sale brought in nearly $10.6 million and will produce 23.5 million board feet, surpassing the prior record by nearly 5.5 million.