The US Forest Service is investing $106 million to support state and landowner efforts to conserve private working forestlands across the country.
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BLS Announces Fire Salvage Timber Sale Near Durkee, OR
The Durkee Fire Salvage Timber Sale will offer approximately 1.57 million board feet of timber from 250 public acres near Durkee, Oregon.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for July 28
As of Monday, there are currently 43 large wildfires or emergency response ongoing, and none of these fires are contained.
Ontario Investing in Forest Biomass Research, Innovation, and Modernization
Ontario’s investment is supporting eight projects related to the use of forest biomass.
Lake Babine Nation’s Forest Tenure Expanded Through Partnership With BC and West Fraser
A forest tenure held by Lake Babine Nation is increasing by more than 2,000% through a partnership with the province and a tenure transfer from West Fraser.
Nova Scotia Makes Wood Construction and Heating a Priority in Public Buildings
Provincial departments have been directed to look for every opportunity to use mass timber, wood pellets, biomass, biofuels, and other products.
Several Wildfires Now “Being Held” in Northeast British Columbia
The wildfire situation in northeast BC has eased significantly over the weekend thanks to cooler temperatures and increased precipitation, Energeticcity.ca reported.
North Carolina Timber Prices Show Regional Split in Q2
North Carolina standing timber prices varied significantly by region and product type in Q2, North Carolina State University reported.
Us National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for July 21
As of Monday, three new large incidents had been recorded since the previous day, bringing the nationwide total to 83 active large fires.
BC Projects One-Third of Northeast BC’s Forests May Burn by End of 2025
According to the BC government, nearly 30% of the forested land base in the Prince George Fire Centre is likely to burn by the end of this year, CBC reported.