As of Monday, wildland fire activity continues in 12 states where 17 large active wildfires have burned 492,102 acres.
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US Forest Service to Invest $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Private Forestlands
The Forest Service announced an investment of more than $265 million to conserve nearly 335,000 acres of ecologically and economically significant forestlands across the nation.
Oregon Department of Forestry Launches New Prescribed Fire Liability Program
The pilot program is intended to increase use of prescribed fire and cultural burning and support fire practitioners.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of October 28th
As of Monday, wildland fire activity continues in 9 states where 11 large active wildfires have burned 1,073,226 acres.
Paper Excellence Group Rebrands as Domtar
Paper Excellence Group announced the operational integration of the recently acquired Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products with the legacy Paper Excellence business.
US Forest Service Announces Grant Opportunities to Strengthen Forest Products Economy and Jobs
The Forest Service announced that it is making up to $34 million in funding available to support innovation and jobs in the forestry sector while supporting healthy forest landscapes.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Says Power Has Been Restored at Its Jesup, GA, Facility
Rayonier Advanced Materials announced that power has been fully restored to its Jesup, Georgia, site and that the A Line has restarted operations.
Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation Signs Forest Management MOU With West Fraser
The Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation has signed a MOU with West Fraser to provide a forest management framework, The Williams Lake Tribune reported.
US National Forest Products Week Proclamation
On Friday, President Biden issued a proclamation declaring October 20th through October 26th as National Forest Products Week.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of Monday October 21st
As of Monday, October 21st, wildland fire activity continues in 11 states where 30 large active wildfires have burned 1,117,707 acres.