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UNECE and Canada champion a more sustainable forest
This is the key message of the Vancouver Invitation on Forest Products for a Better Future, a bold and forward-looking statement of intent to harness the environmental, economic and social benefits of sustainable forest management.Innovative and sustainably produced wood products, when coupled with sustainable forest management, can ‘build the future’
$100,000 Endowment for Indigenous students pursuing graduate studies in Forestry
TimberWest and the Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia (UBC) announced a first-of-its-kind $100,000 endowment program for Indigenous students pursuing a graduate degree in forestry. The endowment established by TimberWest, along with matching funds from the Faculty of Forestry, will award scholarships of $4,000 per year to First Nations,
Remembering the Canadian Forestry Corps
By Derek Nighbor, CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada November 11th marks Remembrance Day, a time to remember those who have served in the armed forces—including a little-known group called the Canadian Forestry Corps. It is somewhat fitting that this Corps served in Europe—after all, the roots of the Canadian forest
FSC Canada Welcomes Lorraine Rekmans and Nature Quebec to the Board of Directors
The FSC Canada Board is made up of eight elected representatives (two per chamber). Four are elected by each membership chamber – Aboriginal Peoples, Economic, Environmental, and Social. FSC Canada presents the Board of Directors: Aboriginal Peoples Chamber David Flood, individual Lorraine Rekmans, individual Economic Chamber Andrew Tremblay, individual Elston
Boise Cascade Company Reports 2018 Third Quarter Net Income of $13.8 Million
BOISE, Idaho — Boise Cascade Company has reported net income of $13.8 million, or $0.35 per share, on sales of $1.3 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. Third quarter results include $21.7 million of pre-tax losses, or $0.41 per share after-tax, from a non-cash pension settlement charge and
Rayonier Advanced Materials Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–BUSINESS WIRE–Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc.has reported third-quarter 2018 net income of $38 million, or $0.60 per diluted common share, compared to $16 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share in the third quarter of 2017. Year-to-date 2018 net income was $116 million, or $1.82 per diluted common share, compared
International Wood Educators Conference
Presentations by educators from leading Canadian and European wood architecture and engineering programs. Call for Peer-Reviewed papers & Posters Social program includes field trips into northern Ontario’s forests September 11 – 14, 2019 Laurentian University, McEwen School of Architecture, Sudbury Ontario Canada
