Rayonier Advanced Materials announced that power has been fully restored to its Jesup, Georgia, site and that the A Line has restarted operations.
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Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation Signs Forest Management MOU With West Fraser
The Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation has signed a MOU with West Fraser to provide a forest management framework, The Williams Lake Tribune reported.
US National Forest Products Week Proclamation
On Friday, President Biden issued a proclamation declaring October 20th through October 26th as National Forest Products Week.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of Monday October 21st
As of Monday, October 21st, wildland fire activity continues in 11 states where 30 large active wildfires have burned 1,117,707 acres.
Oregon Dedicates a State Forest to Carbon Storage and Crediting
Oregon is the second state to enroll an entire state forest in a plan to store carbon in exchange for carbon credits, The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Provides Update on the Fire at Its Jesup, GA, Facility
Rayonier Advanced Materials provided an update on an isolated fire that occurred at its Jesup, Georgia, pulp mill on Friday, October 11th.
U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update – as of Monday 14 th October 2024
The U.S. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) provided a wildfire update on Monday (10-14-24). As of this morning, wildland fire […]
Georgia Timber Losses From Hurricane Helene Estimated at $1.28 billion
The Georgia Forestry Commission said Hurricane Helene passed over 8.9 million acres, with an initial monetary impact on timber resources estimated at $1.28 billion.
Planting of New Spruce Trees to be Banned in Parts of U.K to Slow Spruce Bark Beetle Infestation
The BBC.com on Wednesday (10-9-24), reported that the planting of new spruce trees is being banned in parts of East […]
Drax Launches Virtual Tour of Its Gloster, MS, Pellet Plant
The virtual tour offers a comprehensive look at the entire pellet production process, from raw fiber to the final product.