News in timber

Ontario is investing nearly CA$1 million to support private forest management, biomass supply chains, forestry jobs, and markets.

As of August 23, 86 uncontained large fires are burning across the US. Year-to-date, 50,580 wildfires have burned more than 7.7 million acres.

USDA proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, which covers more than 44 million acres and limits road construction in national forests.

As of August 16, 80 large fires are actively burning. Year-to-date, 48,960 wildfires have burned more than 7.27 million acres nationwide.

FPInnovations is testing drone-based aerial seeding to support reforestation in wildfire-affected areas of Canada, with preliminary results due this fall.

BLM will offer a salvage timber sale covering about 250 million board feet from 120 acres in Gunnison County, Colorado, on August 19.

BC declared a provincial state of emergency as the Bald Ridge wildfire forced about 20,000 people to evacuate, CKPG News reported.

As of Monday, 98 large fires are actively burning across the US, with 101 new wildfires reported nationwide in the last day.

The US Forest Service awarded $105.5 million for 177 wood innovation projects aimed at expanding wood markets, supporting rural jobs, and improving forest health.

Rayonier sold 36,000 acres in Washington for $145 million and acquired 57,000 acres in Alabama and Texas for $146 million in a like-kind exchange with Resource Management Service.