Four First Nations and Western agreed for the Nations to acquire a 34% interest from Western in a newly formed limited partnership for $35.9 million (CAD).
News in timber
Tłı̨chǫ Government Signs Agreement for Largest Tree Planting Project in the Northwest Territories
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed to launch a three-year agreement to plant one million trees on Tłı̨chǫ land.
Causes and Consequences of Canada’s Record-Breaking Wildfire Season
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has provided an overview of Canada’s unprecedented wildfire season and what it means for the future of the country’s forests.
US Forest Service Celebrates National Forest Products Week
Brian Brashaw, US Forest Service Assistant Director for State, Private & Tribal Forestry and Wood Innovations, remarks on National Forest Products Week.
BC Government Hopes to Expand Value-Added Wood Manufacturing Through Collaboration
BC will host accelerator tables to bring together First nations, value-added manufacturers, and forest licensees to develop joint solutions to sustain, grow, and diversify BC’s value-added sector.
BC Sets New Allowable Annual Cut for the Lillooet Timber Supply Area
The new AAC, which takes effect immediately, is 375,000 cubic meters. This is a 34% reduction from the previous AAC, while still remaining 9% above 2016–21 harvesting levels.
Washington DNR Chief Sees Value of CLT Manufacturing in Reducing Forest Waste
Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Chief Hilary Franz toured Mercer’s mass timber facility in the Spokane Valley, Spokane Public Radio reported.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending October 13
As of October 13th, 15 large wildfires have burned more than 283,736 acres in 6 states. Two new large wildfires were reported on Thursday in California.
Prince Edward Island Announces Funding for Clearing Trees Felled by Hurricane Fiona
PEI announced that funding is now available to assist with clearing hurricane-felled trees on essential forest access roads and on small wood lots that may pose a fire risk.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending October 6th
As of Friday, October 6th, 27 large wildfires have burned more than 334,369 acres in 9 states.