New research conducted by the B.C. Forest Practices Board (FPB) offers an illustration of how climate change is going to alter the province’s landscape, as well pointing out potential shortcomings in current management practices.
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Oregon and California Wildfires Rekindle Debate about Protection of the Northern Spotted Owl
The debate over the protections of the Northern spotted owl have come back front center due to the wildfires that have and continue to ravage the West Coast. Opponents say the protections have prevented logging that would have thinned out forests and made the blazes less intense and destructive.
Russian President Putin Instructs Government to Stop the Uncontrolled Export of Unprocessed Timber
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (9/30) instructed the government to stop the uncontrolled export of untreated timber following a meeting on the development and decriminalization of the timber industry.
Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Urges President to Approve Major Disaster Declaration
Nikki Fried, Florida Agriculture Commissioner, has written a letter to President Trump urging him to approve Florida’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for North Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Sally.
Nova Scotia’s Forests Remain Active Despite the Closure of the Northern Pulp Mill in January
At the end of January, when the Northern Pulp mill closed its doors, unable to secure governmental environmental approval to build a new effluent treatment facility, many local residents believed that their hopes of clear cutting coming to an end in the province was close at hand.
Oregon’s Governor Provides Wildfire Containment Update and Looks to the Future
Oregon Governor Kate Brown said on Wednesday (9/23) that Oregon’s wildfires have “turned a corner” as firefighters continue to make significant progress on containing the flames. However, she cautioned that Oregonians still face a long road to recovery.
COVID-19 Pandemic Economic Downturn Impacts Timber Industry Dependent Towns
Citing a lack of demand for paper products due to COVID-19 pandemic and the switch to digital media, Verso Corporation announced the closure of their mill in Duluth Minnesota in June, and that was quickly followed by the closure of the Wisconsin Rapids mill in July.
Western Forestry Contractor Association Reminds B.C. 2021 Reforestation Bidders to Include 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols into their Work Bids
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Forestry Contractor Association (WFCA) is in the process of completing one of its most ambitious and successful reforestation \ tree planting year’s to date.
Rayonier Reports Hurricane Damage in Louisiana and Wildfire Damage in Oregon
Rayonier is reporting that approximately 10,000 acres of their Louisiana timberland properties, sustained severe damage from Hurricane Laura, when she made landfall near Cameron Louisiana and moved inland through southwestern Louisiana.
Canadian Forest Industry 2020 Contractor Survey Reports Operating Costs Continue to Increase
The results from the Canadian Forest Industries (CFI) 2020 Contractor Survey, which was conducted during the months of April and May of 2020 has some interesting findings.