Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said that an “unprecedented” start to the wildfire season in Canada has led to serious wildfires spreading destruction and forcing evacuations across 7 provinces and 1 territory.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending May 26th
As of last Friday, seven large wildfires have burned 46,369 acres in six states, with one large new wildfire reported in Oregon during the week. Year-to-date, 17,792 wildfires have burned 498,820 acres nationwide.
Out of Control Wildfire Northwest of Halifax Nova Scotia has Caused the Evacuation of Thousands of Residents
The Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) reported on Monday (5-29-23), that a wildfire is still burning out of control northwest of […]
Ontario Announces Creation of the Forest Biomass Program
With a goal of strengthening the economy and promoting innovation in the forest sector, the Ontario Provincial Government announced on […]
Oregon Department of Forestry Announces Steep Slope Harvesting Rule Changes and Mandatory Training
The Oregon Department of Forestry issued a bulletin on Friday in regard to the Forest Practice Act (FPA) rule changes that are aimed at providing regulatory certainty and to protect fish and wildlife.
Cooler Temperatures and Rain Aid Wildfire Firefighters in Alberta
CBC News is reporting that more than one million hectares (over 2.4 million acres) of land in Alberta are now estimated to have burned in a record-breaking spring for wildfires. As of Tuesday afternoon, 74 wildfires were burning across Alberta.
Closure of Practiv Evergreen Paper Mill in Canton, NC, to Negatively Impact Area Forests
The recently announced closure of Practiv Evergreen’s Canton, North Carolina, paper mill is not only a major loss for its employees and the area’s economy, but the ripple effects also make it very difficult news for sustainable forestry in the region.
Saskatchewan Investing in Preservation and Maintenance of Northern Roads That Support the Forest Industry
Saskatchewan announced a $6 million (CAD) investment in the preservation and maintenance of northern roads that support the Saskatchewan forest industry. This one-time investment will fund gravel work and brush clearing on several northern roads.
Lack of Lumber Industry Workers in Maine Has the Potential to Cause Lumber Prices to Increase
A recently released study by the University of Maine found that the state’s logging industry supported fewer jobs and generated less economic output and labor income in 2021 than in the five previous years.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending May 19th
As of Friday, May 19th, six large wildfires have burned 57,491 acres in four states. One large new wildfire was reported in Massachusetts during the week. Nationally, 16,053 wildfires have burned 477,661 acres.