Chinese customs authorities announced the suspension of US log imports effective immediately, the Global Times reported.
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President Trump Calls for Expansion of US Timber Production
On Saturday, President Trump issued an executive order calling for the “immediate expansion of American timber production.”
BC Announces Plans to Accelerate Fiber Recovery and Reduce Wildfire Risk
BC said workers and communities are beginning to benefit from Forest Enhancement Society of BC projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase fiber supply.
USDA Announces Public-Private Partnership With Sierra Pacific Industries on Wildfire Prevention
The USDA announced a $75 million agreement for the construction and maintenance of fuel breaks on national forests in California and Oregon.
Tom Schultz Named Chief of USDA Forest Service
Tom Schultz will serve as the 21st chief of the US Forest Service. He will replace Randy Moore, who recently announced his retirement.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of February 28
21 new large fires were reported during the week, with the majority located in the Southern Area and the rest in the Rocky Mountain Area.
BC Ministry of Forests Details Timber Sales and Wildfire Salvage Plans to RDBN
The BC Ministry of Forests detailed its timber sales and wildfire salvage plans in a presentation to the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, Houston Today reported.
Canada Escalating Logging and Prescribed Fire to Reduce Wildfire Risk to the Banff Townsite
Parks Canada is ramping up plans for logging and prescribed fire work to reduce the risk of a catastrophic wildfire to the Banff townsite, the St. Albert Gazette reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of February 14
Five large new wildfires were reported this week, with three of these fires contained.
Western Forest Products Completes Sale of Private Land on Vancouver Island to Eastwood Forests
Western Forest Products completed the sale of 14,500 hectares of fee simple land on Vancouver Island to an affiliate of the Eastwood Climate Smart Forestry Fund I LP for CA$69.2 million.