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Skeena Sawmills in Terrace placed under receivership
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The BC Supreme Court has appointed a receiver for Skeena Sawmills and its affiliates. In other Business news: Canfor’s VIDA signs deal to buy a sawmill in Ingar, Sweden; a … → Read More
The threat of wildfires is rising — AI, robots and satellite sensors are helping to fight them
Monday, September 25, 2023

The threat of wildfires is rising. Artificial intelligence, robots and satellite sensors are helping to fight them. In related news: severe wildfires are said to have a longterm impact on … → Read More
West Fraser to sell two pulp mills to Atlas Holdings
Friday, September 22, 2023

West Fraser is selling its Quesnel River and Slave Lake pulp mills to Atlas Holdings; Millar Western will operate them. In other Business news: relief available for some of Skeena … → Read More
New York City aims to be a national leader on mass timber use
Thursday, September 21, 2023

New York City launched a technical assistance program; aims to be a national leader in mass timber use. In related news: Canadian Wood Council fire tests validate tall wood building applications; … → Read More
Consequences to BC’s old growth forest policy are real
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

A Spar Tree Group survey confirms job losses associated with BC’s old growth policy. In other Business news: Hood Industries closes its Metcalfe, Georgia mill; Metsä starts up new mills … → Read More

Time To Start Managing Forests For The Future, By David Elstone, Managing Director, The Spar Tree Group