View from the Stump

March 12, 2024

Wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect town
Thursday, July 25, 2024

A wildfire reached the town of Jasper, Alberta on Wednesday, one of hundreds ravaging Alberta and BC. In related news: Jasper’s wildfire preparedness is being put to the test; Canada … → Read More
What a Harris presidency would mean for Canada-US trade
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Two perspectives on what a Kamala Harris presidency would mean for Canada-US trade. In other Business news: Canada supports Sturgeon Falls, Ontario forest contractor; Louisiana Pacific released its 2024 Sustainability … → Read More
Canfor CEO Don Kayne to step down, Susan Yurkovich named successor
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Canfor, CEO Don Kayne is stepping down at end of 2024 and Susan Yurkovich is his successor. In other Business news: Jason Fisher is appointed Executive Director of the Forest … → Read More
UN: deforestation is slowing, forests are under pressure from climate change and forest product demand is increasing
Monday, July 22, 2024

The UN State of the World’s Forests 2024 report says deforestation is slowing, forests are under pressure from climate-related stressors and forest product demand is increasing. In other news: a … → Read More
Canada invests $89M to fight climate change and protect biodiversity
Friday, July 19, 2024

The Government of Canada announced $89M for GHG reduction projects and biodiversity protection in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. In related news: Minister Guilbeault battles Quebec over … → Read More

Increasing wildfire risk requires new thinking on conservation, By David Elstone, Managing Director, The Spar Tree Group

Canada’s passive approach to forest maintenance is helping to fuel wildfire scourge, By Derek Nighbor, Forest Products Association of Canada, The Financial Post

EU Deforestation Regulation enforcement could come with an extended (Brexit-like) adjustment period, By Kevin Mason, Managing Director, ERA Forest Products Research

Five steps to reboot B.C.’s forest industry, By Linda Coady, CEO, BC Council of Forest Industries, The Vancouver Sun

Still Dreaming – Honest Commentary On British Columbia’s Efforts To Grow Value-Added Wood Products Manufacturing, By David Elstone, Managing Director, The Spar Tree Group