FPAC unveils vision of the forest industry in 2020
Thu May 17, 2012
Vision 2020 sets out three ambitious goals for the sector in areas of Products, Performance and People
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FPInnovations applauds FPAC's 2020 Vision
Thu May 17, 2012
The goal is for Canadian forest products industry to power Canada's new economy by being green, innovative and open to the world, as well as a place to grow and prosper.
NB forestry sector upholds restrictions on spruce imports
Thu May 17, 2012
NB forest sector supports voluntary moratorium on spruce log imports from NS's BSLB containment area.
Evidence against human caused global warming still stands - Comment
Thu May 17, 2012
A decade of evidence against catastrophic global warming: CO2 is a minor and beneficial atmospheric gas that will not impact climate significantly.
Massive forest fires cut swath near Bonnyville, Alberta
Thu May 17, 2012
Residents of a dozen homes in the Forsythe Lake area are under a voluntary evacuation order.
Europe beats Canada on private property and forest rights
Thu May 17, 2012
Sweden, Finland, Germany, Holland and others treat private property owners much more fairly, providing compensation for the effect of regulation on property values.
Living near forests carries increasing risk
Thu May 17, 2012
Fire and flood are two of the apparent oxymoronic scourges related to climate change; Slave Lake was the unfortunate victim of both last year.
Forest conservation pact failing: environmentalists
Thu May 17, 2012
58 of 75 milestones have not been reached and only 10 were delivered on time, the groups said while others remain optimistic.
Canadian system offers an affordable, efficient option for timber-frame construction
Thu May 17, 2012
The tug-of-war that sometimes emerges between the desire for a fancy appearance and the need to stay practical and affordable overcome by simple hardware system.
B.C.’s legislative committee to review midterm timber supply
Thu May 17, 2012
"The issue of midterm timber supply is of vital importance to not only the communities in the mountain pine beetle infested area, but to the province as a whole."
Sawmill insurance costs in focus - Comment
Wed May 16, 2012
Cost to sawmill insurance coverage of two huge sawmill explosions and one major sawmill fire in early 2012 being felt very deeply.
Municipal leadership in wood products is missing - Comment
Wed May 16, 2012
Leadership seems to be illusive quality, especially when reading Northeastern Ontario municipal resolutions on wood.
Kruger says it was falsely accused by N.L. unions
Wed May 16, 2012
Letter from Kruger to Corner Brook Pulp and Paper employees indicates company has been falsely accused of holding back information regarding pension formula.
N.L. workers fume over contractor use during shutdown
Wed May 16, 2012
Contract work not new, but when done at expense of permanent employees, there’s only so much labour unions are willing to put up with.
Spring #2, 2012 Vol. 16 #3
B.C. forests crisis looms
Forest management focus needed
MPPs promote wood use
Sponsored two private members bills
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