As of September 29, 14 large fires are actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 52,571 fires have burned 4.5 million acres.
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Quebec to Scrap Controversial Forestry Reform Bill
Quebec Premier François Legault is set to announce the government will abandon Bill 97, a forestry reform plan that drew widespread opposition, CBC News reported.
BC Expands Role of BC Timber Sales
BC announced an expanded mandate for BC Timber Sales, with new goals focused on jobs, fiber access, First Nations partnerships, and resilient ecosystems.
BC Invests in Modernization of Nine Forestry Businesses
BC will provide up to $2.5 million to nine forestry companies to modernize, innovate, and diversify their product lines and fiber sources.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 22
As of September 22, 34 large wildfires are burning across the US. Year-to-date, 50,849 fires have burned 4.4 million acres.
BC Wildfire Season Expected to Extend Into Fall
The BC Wildfire Service says wildfire season is expected to last into the fall, with elevated risks in the Cariboo and southwestern Interior, The Canadian Press reported.
USDA and Interior Department Issue Memos to Unify Federal Wildfire Capabilities
USDA and the Interior Department issued new memorandums to unify federal wildfire capabilities, modernize tools, and strengthen state and local partnerships.
BLM to Offer 40 Million Board Feet of Timber for Sale in Western Oregon
BLM will offer six timber sales in Oregon this month, totaling 39.7 million board feet from 3,470 acres.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 15
49 large fires are actively burning across the country, with five new fires reported in the last day.
Washington Lands Commissioner’s Forest Conservation Plan Draws Criticism
Washington’s plan to conserve 77,000 acres of state forests has drawn criticism from mills, loggers, and counties concerned about timber supply and revenue, KNKX Public Radio reported.