A partnership between Enviva, the world’s largest producer of industrial wood pellets, working with the Longleaf Alliance (LLA), Wildlife Mississippi, and the Mississippi Forestry Association is trying to boost longleaf pine habitats by creating new opportunities for public and private landowners.
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2021 Brings Two Major Changes to Oregon’s Forest Practice Act
Oregon’s Forest Practice Act amended to expand buffers for herbicide application and protect stream habitat.
Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 to Help American Loggers and Log Haulers
The American Logging Council (ALC) is reporting that Members of Congress have recognized the important role the timber harvesting industry plays in the U.S. economy by including both logging and log hauling businesses in the recently passed $900 billion Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020.
A List of Products Exported from Australia that China is Banning Importation of or has Levied Tariffs On has been Released
Australia is one of the few developed nations on earth that exports more products to China, than it imports from China. China is Australia’s largest trading partner and a top export destination.
U.S. Forest Service Reports 2020 Wildfire Season Set New Record for Acres Burned in National Forests
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is reporting that 2020’s wildfire season saw the largest number of acres burned in national forests since 1910, which was when previous high record was set. As of December 18th, 2020, 181,234 acres have been reported burned this year in Alaska and 10,069,213 in the other 49 states.
Western Wildfire Season 2020 Cost Insurers $7 – $13 Billion in Insured Losses Through November
The wildfire season of 2020 in the western United States has cost insurers anywhere from $ 7 – $13 billion in insured losses through November.
B.C. Provincial Government Announces $9.3 Million Fund for Small to Medium Sized Forestry Businesses to Offset Operating Costs During Pandemic
The British Columbia provincial government is delivering relief to small- and medium sized forestry businesses to help offset the extra costs of keeping their employees and communities safe, while operating through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quebec’s Provincial Government Announces Aggressive Wood Harvesting Plan within 60 years
Quebec’s Premier, Francois Legault’s government has announced that it intends to almost double the amount of wood harvested each year in Quebec forest within 60 years.
City of Prince George British Columbia to Conduct Survey on all Sectors of the Forestry Industry
The City of Prince George British Columbia, Economic Development department has identified the forest industry as one of the important “cluster” industries with significant economic impact on the city.
Impacts of 2020 Hurricanes Still Being Felt by Louisiana Timber Industry
The Louisiana timber industry continues to deal with aftermath of the 2020 hurricane season. According to, LSU AgCenter forestry specialist Robbie Hutchins, overall, state and federal estimates have determined the 2020 storms affected 920,000 acres in Louisiana, causing losses totaling $1.4 billion.