A survey conducted in April and May 2020 by independent research firm Bramm & Associated, regarding the number of Canadian contractors and loggers considering replacement of equipment in their operating fleet revealed some interesting insights.
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U.S. Trade Representative Announces Investigations into Vietnam’s Use of Timber and Currency Undervaluation
The office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced that they are commencing two investigations under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. One investigation will explore Vietnam’s trade policies related to the import and use of timber.
A Change in Stumpage Fees Part of B.C. Liberal Party Agenda for Upcoming Election
Leader of BC Liberal party promising to overhaul BC’s stumpage fee system if elected.
New Report Indicates Oregonians Have Lost $1 Billion in Homes and Contents in Wildfires
According to a new report, Oregonians have lost almost $1 billion in homes and contents during the month’s wildfires. More than 4,000 residences have been damaged or destroyed and more than 1 million acres of forestland have been burned.
Biomass from Hurricane Michael Will Help Honduras Generate Electrical Power and More
According to Jim McKnight, Gulf County Florida’s Economic Development Coalition Director, an outlet for non-merchantable timber, such as the woody material left behind after Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle’s timberland’s in October 2018 has been found.
Report Finds B.C. Interior Douglas-Fir Forests Are Not Being Managed to Full Healthy Forest Potential
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.
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.