According to ABC News, China’s Ambassador to Australia said Australian timber exporters had satisfied China’s quarantine concerns, and China has reopened its door to Australian timber imports for the first time in more than two years.
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Nova Scotia Announces New Pilot Program to Provide Working Capital Loans for Forestry Contractors
The Province of Nova Scotia announced a new pilot program that will let forestry contractors borrow working capital to help their businesses succeed. Through the Timber Loan Board, contractors can borrow up to $50,000 (CAD) at a competitive rate.
Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center Report as of May 14th
Canada is currently at a wildfire preparedness level of 5 out of 5 as wildfires in Western Canada, as well as other Eastern provinces continue to burn. As of Sunday, there were 5 new wildfires reported.
Adams Lake Band Moving Ahead With Business Venture to Provide Value-Added Manufacturing
According to Penticton Western News, the Adams Lake Indian Band, a member of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation, is moving ahead with a business venture to sustain forests while providing value-added manufacturing and long-term employment.
University of Maine Joins National Science Foundation-Backed Coalition for Forestry Research and Product Development in Northern New England
The University of Maine will use $1 million from the National Science Foundation to partner with research institutions and community organizations across Northern New England to devise new forest products and management strategies.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending May 12th
The number of large new fires or emergency responses as of May 12th was 2. The number of active large fires (not including individual fires within complexes) stands at 5. Currently, there are 47,901 acres involved in active fires.
BC Forest Practices Board Releases Its 2023–26 Strategic Plan
On Tuesday, the BC Forest Practices Board released its 2023–26 Strategic Plan, setting new priorities for advancing the public interest in forest and range practices in British Columbia.
Out-of-Control Wildfires in Alberta Prompt State of Emergency
Alberta’s Premier told a news conference on Saturday that the province has declared a state of emergency “to protect safety, health, and welfare of Albertan’s,” according to ABC News. One-third of the 110 blazes were listed as out of control.
BC’s Chief Forester Announces New Allowable Annual Cut for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area
In accordance with the Forest Act, BC’s chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area (TSA). The new AAC for the Mackenzie TSA has been set at 2.39 million cubic meters.
Huber Resources Acquires Certain Assets of Compass Land Consultants
Huber Resources Corp, a subsidiary of the JM Huber Corporation, announced on Monday that it has acquired certain assets of Compass Land Consultants. According to the press release, the move will grow and expand HRC as well as its Sewall Forestry and Natural Resources Consulting business globally in key service areas.