The BC Wildfire Service said several overwintering fires in Northern BC have become more active and are producing smoke, Castanet reported.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of May 2
There are a total of 31,792 acres burning, with 7 of 9 wildfires partially contained.
EFM and Sojitz Launch Climate-Smart Forestry and Carbon Fund
EFM and Sojitz Corporation will establish a $200 million forestry investment fund to generate high-integrity carbon credits and promote climate-smart forest stewardship across the US.
Michigan DNR to Sell Storm-Damaged Timber to Reduce Beetle Infestation and Wildfire Risk
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will issue salvage timber sales due to the ice storm in March that affected 919,500 acres.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of April 25
26 large new fires were reported. There are a total of 64,619 acres burning, with 24 of the 26 wildfires partially contained.
BC Announces 64 New Projects to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Support Forestry
The projects are aimed at reducing wildfire risk, enhancing forest health, and getting more fiber into the hands of mills and energy producers.
US Domestic Wood Pellet Sales Decline in 2024, but Exports Increase
US manufacturers produced 10.71 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2024, the EIA and Biomass Magazine reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of April 18
There are a total of 8,594 acres burning and only 19 of the 31 large wildfires are partially contained.
Microsoft Signs Deal to Remove 3.7 Million Tons of Carbon From US Pulp and Paper Mill
Microsoft announced that it and carbon dioxide removal project developer CO280 has signed one of the largest engineered CDR purchase deals to date, ESG Today reported.
March Ice Storm Damages 920,000 Acres of State Forestland in Michigan
Approximately 919,500 acres of state forests have been damaged in Northern Michigan in the aftermath of a severe ice storm in March, MLive reported.