WoodTALKS at the 2019 Global Buyers Mission

The solution to Canada’s housing crisis is found in the forest
Monday, April 15, 2024

The solution to Canada’s housing crisis can be found in the forest—so said Don Iveson at the COFI conference last week, but also Kapuskasing mayor David Plourde in Ontario. In … → Read More
BC Industry, First Nation leaders partner to move forestry forward
Friday, April 12, 2024

BC’s Forest Industry and First Nation leaders are partnering to move forestry forward. In related news: Day 1 of the COFI conference focused on trade and economics, forest resilience and … → Read More
BC, Ontario move to allow 18-storey timber buildings
Thursday, April 11, 2024

BC building code changes now allow for 18-storey mass timber buildings. In related news: Canadian Wood Council applauds BC code changes; Ontario moves to upgrade its building code; and the … → Read More
Canfor to close Jackson, Alabama mill, expand Fulton facility
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Canfor announced a restructuring plan to optimize its operations in southern Alabama. In related news: Canfor’s new mill plan for Houston, BC may be delayed; Peak Renewables’ Alabama pellet plant … → Read More
Tenth consecutive heat record confounds climate scientists
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The 10th consecutive monthly heat record has climate scientist hoping its an El Niño-related hangover. In related news: EU court gives mixed ruling on member-nations’ climate obligations; and climate changes … → Read More

Sluggish start to US markets may delay product price recovery, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Forestry is key to growing a resilient bioeconomy in B.C., By Linda Coady, Council of Forest Industries & Stéphane Renou, FPInnovations, Business in Vancouver