The Prince George Fire Center is under a fire ban as of noon on Thursday, March 28th, The Canadian Press reported.
News in timber
Oregon School District Sues Oregon Department of Forestry Over New Forest Management Plan
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.
Quebec Earmarks C$8.5 Million for Salvage of Storm-Damaged Timber in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
The investment of $8.5 million over two years will make it possible to recover wood toppled by strong winds before it deteriorates.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending March 22nd
26 new large wildfires were reported during the week. Currently, there are 18,743 acres actively involved in fires.
West Fraser and Woodland Cree First Nation Sign Good Relations Agreement
West Fraser and the Woodland Cree First Nation recently signed a Good Relations Agreement to mark a new era of partnership.
British Columbia to Expand the Use of Wildfire Predictive Technology
In advance of the 2024 wildfire season, BC is introducing technology that can produce real-time wildfire behavior predictions.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending March 15th
As of March 15th, 14 large new wildfires were reported during the week, 6 of which have already been 100% contained.
New Forestry Land-Use Agreement Taking Final Shape on Northern Vancouver Island
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 Purchases 20,580 Acres of Forestland in Virginia and West Virgina
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.
Recent Forest Fires Have Quebec Questioning Its Long-Term Timber Harvest Projections
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.