Ontario is providing CA$11.3 million to support projects that innovate and modernize forestry operations in Northeastern Ontario.
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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.
Several Overwintering Wildfires Are Becoming More Active in Northern BC
The BC Wildfire Service said several overwintering fires in Northern BC have become more active and are producing smoke, Castanet reported.
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.