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Fire bans announced in BC and Alberta as conditions worsen
Thursday, April 25, 2024

Fire bans have been announced in BC and Alberta as wildfire conditions worsen. In related news: Retired foresters sound alarm on BC’s mitigation efforts; Kamloops First Nation says ‘fire is … → Read More
West Fraser rebounds in Q1, driven by home construction
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

West Fraser Timber reported Q1 earnings of US$35M on the strength of home construction. In related news: new home sales post solid gains in March; US inflation is likely to … → Read More
Fire season starts early in the Canadian West
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

‘Trees going up like Roman candles’ as fire season starts early in BC and Alberta. In related news: El Niño’s flip to La Niña could bring on record heat; climate … → Read More
Earth Day 2024 celebrations link forests to climate action
Monday, April 22, 2024

President Biden marked Earth Day 2024 with historic climate action. In related news: US Forest Service highlights forest products’ contribution; BC’s Premier Eby emphasizes climate risks; and UBC features work … → Read More
New research points to health burden of wildfire smoke
Friday, April 19, 2024

Two new reports (by Yale and Stanford researchers) say wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of US deaths each year. In related news: a contrarian report by the Fraser Institute on … → 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