A study commissioned by the Wood Pellet Association of Canada has confirmed that wood pellets in British Columbia are sourced entirely from sawmill and harvest residuals or from low-quality logs and bush grind rejected by other industries.
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FilterClearUS National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 26, 2022
The US National Interagency Fire Center reported on Monday that the total number of large wildfires and complexes currently burning in the US decreased from 95 to 89, with more than 898,732 acres across 7 different states currently burning.
Manitoba Provincial Government Signs Two More Forestry Revenue Sharing Agreements With Northern First Nations
The Manitoba provincial government said on Tuesday that it has signed memorandums of understanding on forestry revenue-sharing with two more Northern Manitoba First Nations. One of the agreements is with the Norway House Cree Nation and the other is with Chemawawin Cree Nation.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 9, 2022: Two New Fires
The US National Interagency Fire Center reported on Monday that the total number of large wildfires and complexes currently burning in the US has grown to 95, with more than 902,574 acres across 9 different states currently burning. Two new fires in Oklahoma were reported within the past 24 hours.
PotlatchDeltic Corporation Completes Merger With CatchMark Timber Trust
PotlatchDeltic Corporation announced on Wednesday that it has successfully completed the previously announced merger with CatchMark Timber Trust Inc. in an all-stock transaction, creating a leading integrated timber REIT.
Fort Nelson First Nation Secures One of the Largest Ever Forest Tenures from BC Government
The BC Ministry of Forests has set out a tenures offer with a total quantum of 1.26 million cubic meters per year, making it one of the largest forest tenures commitments ever made to a First Nation. The commitment is reportedly to enable the construction and operation of the FNFN pellet facility project.
Weyerhaeuser Reports Work Stoppage in Oregon and Washington State
According to an announcement by Weyerhaeuser on Tuesday, a work stoppage by employees is affecting its operations in Oregon and Washington. Approximately 1,200 members of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Works Union have walked off the job and are currently on strike.
US National Interagency Fire Center Update for September 12, 2022: Two New Wildfires
The US National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reported on Monday that the total number of large wildfires and complexes currently burning in the US has grown to 93, with more than 813,066 acres across 7 different states currently burning. Two new fires were reported within the past 24 hours.
Pacheedaht First Nation and Teal Jones Sign Memorandum of Understanding
On Thursday, the Pacheedaht First Nation, located near Port Renfrew, BC, and Teal Jones agreed to identify specific forestry, business, commercial, and employment opportunities within the Nation’s traditional territories and pursue them through joint working agreements.
Idaho and Montana Wildfires Continue to Expand, Even as Weather and Temperatures Moderate
A Canadian cold front sliding south along the continental divide brought some minor relief from high temperatures and cleared out much of the smoke that has been suffocating Montana. However, the intense wildfires burning out of control along the Idaho/Montana border remained unrelenting.