Northern Pulp signals it wants to continue operating in Nova Scotia

January 10, 2020
Category: Today's Takeaway

Nova Scotia’s transition team meets and announces support for forestry workers, as Northern Pulp signals it wants to continue operating in the province. In related news: Ontario pledges money to study Fort Frances mill redevelopment; and BC supports Quesnel after Tolko mill closure.  

In Wildfire news: NRCan scientists say frequency of boreal wildfires could lead to big changes in the landscape; water runoff is still impacted 40 years after a Washington state fire; health risks from California smoke need urgent study; and topics associated with Australia’s wildfire crisis now include active forest management and animal rescue teams. 

Finally, it’s cold in Saskatchewan but not cold enough to deter the pine beetles.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor

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