As of Friday, 17 large fires were active across the US. Year-to-date, 1,847,151 acres have burned.
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BC Announces Forestry Support Grants for Workers
BC announced a CA$20.8 million forestry support grant to aid ~1,400 workers through training, wage subsidies, and job-creation projects.
Ontario Launches 10-Year Roadmap to Support Forest Sector
Ontario launched a 10-year forestry roadmap, aiming to support jobs, boost competitiveness, and counter trade pressures.
Campbell Global Acquires Timberland in Louisiana
Campbell Global acquired 29,760 productive acres of commercial timberland in Louisiana, expanding its US South footprint.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for April 24
As of April 24, 21 large fires are active across the US, with 1,815,628 acres burned year-to-date, well above last year and the 10-year average.
Weyerhaeuser Deploys AI to Boost Efficiency
Weyerhaeuser is deploying AI across operations to improve efficiency and forest management, with executives targeting about $1 billion in added annual profit.
BC Wildfire Service Reports Five Fires Burning Out of Control
Five of 14 active wildfires in BC are burning out of control, with several newly sparked fires pushing activity higher across multiple regions, BCWS says.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Launches Strategic Review
RYAM has launched a strategic review, exploring options including a sale or merger, while appointing an interim Office of the CEO.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for April 17
As of Friday, April 17, 144 new wildfires and 3 large incidents were reported during the week.
US Endowment for Forestry and Communities Announces $5 Million Funding Initiative for Wood Fiber Markets
The US Endowment for Forestry and Communities launched a $5 million initiative to connect underutilized wood fiber with new buyers and strengthen supply chains.