The BC government and four Treaty 8 First Nations announced on Friday that they have reached a consensus on a collaborative approach to land and resource planning and to advance regional solutions to benefit everyone living in northeastern BC and Treaty 8 territory.
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BC Funding Projects to Expand Use of Fiber to Benefit Forestry Workers and Communities
New funding for the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia will benefit forestry workers and communities. The funding will be used to increase fiber supply aimed at keeping people working and local mills running, while at the same time reduce wildfire risks and climate emissions.
Wisconsin-Based WholeTrees Structures Hopes to Reopen Shuttered Mill in Ashland, Maine
WholeTrees Structures has announced its intentions to reopen the shuttered MooseWood Millworks flooring plant in Ashland, Maine. WholeTrees plans on using the facility to become Maine’s first manufacturing plant for a natural log product known as structural round timber.
BC Government Announces New Manufacturing Jobs Fund to Support Employment and Resilient Economies
The British Columbia provincial government announced on Tuesday that it will be investing $90 million (CAD) over three years through the new BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund. The fund will focus on areas experiencing economic impacts from changes in the forestry sector.
Nova Scotia Introduces “High Production Forestry” Scheme
In response to recommendations outlined the “An Independent Review of Forest Practices in Nova Scotia” report, the province has released in its “High Production Forestry Phase II Guidance for Implementation”. According to the document’s introduction, the Province of Nova Scotia is embarking on a new vision for forest management on Crown lands.
Aviation Biofuel Project in Southern Oregon Never Got Off the Ground
According to a notice published in the Lake County Oregon Examiner in late December, the Red Rock Biofuels project in Southern Oregon appears to be headed for foreclosure after Red Rock Biofuels failed to make principal and interest payment on some $300 million in debt.
Skeena Sawmill Terrace, BC, Facility Announces 3-Week Log Intake Embargo
Citing the high cost of logs and other factors impacting its business, Skeena Sawmills announced in a press release that it had stopped receiving logs at its Terrace, BC, sawmill facility starting on Friday, January 6, 2023. The log intake embargo is scheduled to last three weeks.
International Paper and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Working With Texas Landowners to Restore and Manage Longleaf Pine Forests
International Paper (IP) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are working with landowners in Texas to restore and manage forests through IP’s Forestlands Stewardship partnership. The Forestland Stewardship partnership was formed in 2013 to conserve and restore southern forestlands.
BC First Nations to Play Vital Role in Forest Industry’s Success
The BC forestry industry employs more than 43,000 people and makes up 29% of the province’s total commodity export value. Overall, the sector generates over $13 billion (CAD) in GDP annually. The importance of the BC forestry industry is crucial for the long-term sustainability and livelihood of many residents.
South Carolina and Federal Natural Resource Agencies Ink Shared Stewardship Agreement
Directors of nine South Carolina and federal agencies held a shared stewardship agreement signing ceremony last week at Harbison State Forest. The pact establishes a framework to improve collaboration and effectively respond to the increasing ecological challenges and natural resource concerns.