States of emergency and evacuation orders were issued in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan this week in response to spreading wildfires.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of May 23
In the week ending Friday, May 23, no new wildfires were reported, but a total of 55,740 acres are currently burning.
Weyerhaeuser Acquires 117,000 Acres of Timberland in North Carolina and Virginia
Weyerhaeuser will acquire 117,000 acres from a subsidiary of Roseburg Forest Products for $375 million.
Ontario Invests in Modernization of Forestry Operations
Ontario is providing CA$11.3 million to support projects that innovate and modernize forestry operations in Northeastern Ontario.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of May 16
There are a total of 52,346 acres burning, with only one out of eight fires partially contained.
New Council Formed to Support Forestry in British Columbia
The BC government and BC Green caucus have established the Provincial Forest Advisory Council, under the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord 2025.
BC Council of Forest Industries Statement on New Provincial Forest Advisory Council
COFI issued a statement in response to the new forest advisory council stemming from the cooperation agreement between the BC NDP and the BC Greens.
Kitselas First Nation Expands Its Role in the Forestry Sector
Kitselas First Nation is expanding its role in the forestry sector with the purchase of a new forest tenure from A&A Trading Ltd, CFNR Network reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of May 9
As of Friday, there were eight large new wildfires and a total of 31,288 acres burning.
USDA to Invest $23 Million to Boost Timber Production and Reduce Wildfire Risk
The USDA announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels—such as dead or downed trees—from national forests to processing facilities.