As of Tuesday, wildland fire activity continues in 6 states where 7 large active wildfires have burned 290,071 acres.
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Rayonier Announces Timberland Dispositions Totaling $495 Million
Rayonier announced completed and pending timberland dispositions totaling approximately 200,000 acres for an aggregate purchase price of $495 million.
South Carolina Forestry Commission Issues Preliminary Assessment of Hurricane Helene Damage
On Friday, the South Carolina Forestry Commission released its preliminary assessment of damage to forests caused by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina Forest Service Releases Hurricane Helene Damage Estimates
The North Carolina Forest Service has completed an aerial forestland damage assessment following Hurricane Helene, and the damage is extensive, ABC News 4 reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of November 4th
As of Monday, wildland fire activity continues in 12 states where 17 large active wildfires have burned 492,102 acres.
US Forest Service to Invest $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Private Forestlands
The Forest Service announced an investment of more than $265 million to conserve nearly 335,000 acres of ecologically and economically significant forestlands across the nation.
Oregon Department of Forestry Launches New Prescribed Fire Liability Program
The pilot program is intended to increase use of prescribed fire and cultural burning and support fire practitioners.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of October 28th
As of Monday, wildland fire activity continues in 9 states where 11 large active wildfires have burned 1,073,226 acres.
Paper Excellence Group Rebrands as Domtar
Paper Excellence Group announced the operational integration of the recently acquired Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products with the legacy Paper Excellence business.
US Forest Service Announces Grant Opportunities to Strengthen Forest Products Economy and Jobs
The Forest Service announced that it is making up to $34 million in funding available to support innovation and jobs in the forestry sector while supporting healthy forest landscapes.