British Columbia Premier David Eby said he is “profoundly worried” about the potentially “terrible” upcoming wildfire season, The Canadian Press reported.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending February 23rd
The US National Interagency Fire Center reported that as of Friday, February 23rd, 11 large new wildfires were reported during the week. Five of these fires have been contained.
Researchers Warn of the Spread of the Southern Pine Beetle in Maine
Record high temperatures in Maine in January foreshadow the potential danger of the spread of southern pine beetles, the Bangor Daily News reports.
Quebec Asks Canadian Federal Government for Extra Log Harvesting Rights to Compensate for Last Year’s Wildfires
Canada committed to planting two billion trees across the country to restore habitats and fight climate change, and now Quebec wants to harvest some of them, Canada’s National Observer reported.
Extreme Drought in Mississippi Claims 12.5 Million Trees, Survey by Mississippi Forest Commission Finds
The Mississippi Forestry Commission estimates drought conditions in Mississippi have killed 12.5 million trees, The Daily Leader reported.
How Carbon Credits Are Impacting New Hampshire’s Forest Products Industry
The New Hampshire Business Review explored the impact of carbon credits on New Hampshire’s forest industry.
BC Preparing for Active Wildfire Season as Holdover Fires From 2023 Begin to Reappear
Wildfires from 2023 that went dormant over the winter have once again moved above ground, producing visible smoke and smoldering, CBC reported.
The Osoyoos Indian Band and Mercer Celgar Working Together to Optimize Use of Uneconomical Wood Fiber
The Osoyoos Indian Band and pulp and paper mill Mercer Celgar are collaborating to rethink conventional practices around uneconomical wood fiber, the Times Chronicle reported.
Eastwood Forests Acquires 92,000 Acres of NY Forestland for Its Climate Smart Forestry Fund
Eastwood Forests has acquired approximately 92,200 acres of forestland in New York, the first property for its Climate Smart Forestry Fund.
87 Wildfires From 2023 Continue to Burn in Northeast BC; Ongoing Drought Persists
According to the BC Wildfire Service, there are 87 wildfires actively burning in the Prince George region, an unusually high number, The Vancouver Sun reported.