Quebec will scrap sawmill royalties, ease timber auctions, and revise public forest pricing in a “mini reform” measure, Radio-Canada reported.
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Western Forest Products to Sell Stillwater Forest Operation to Tla’amin Nation
Western Forest Products agreed to sell its Stillwater Forest Operation near Powell River, BC, to Tla’amin Nation for CA$80 million.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for February 20
As of February 20, 16 large fires are burning uncontained across the US. Year-to-date, 305,062 acres have been burned.
US Forest Service Announces $95 Million in Wood Innovation Grants
The US Forest Service announced up to $95 million in Wood Innovations grants to expand wood construction, energy systems, and manufacturing capacity.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for February 13
As of Friday, February 13, 27 large fires are actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 85,696 acres have been burned.
BTG Pactual TIG Acquires 107,000 Acres of Timberland in Virginia from Weyerhaeuser
BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group acquired 107,000 acres of managed timberland in Virginia from Weyerhaeuser, expanding its US holdings to 1.6 million acres.
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Close Merger
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic closed their merger, creating a timberland company with over four million acres, six sawmills, and a plywood mill.
US Forest Service to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina
The USFS and NC Wildlife Resources Commission signed a $290 million agreement to speed Hurricane Helene recovery in the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests.
Montana Forest Industry Faces Continued Declines and Uncertainty
Montana’s forestry sector is entering 2026 with tariff uncertainty, weak lumber prices, and mill closures that continue to pressure the industry, the Montana State Exponent reported.
Oregon Proposes Long-Term Forest Plan for Logging and Conservation
The ODF proposed a 70-year forest management plan to guide logging and conservation west of the Cascades, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.