Ontario court judgement the largest First Nations’ settlement in Canadian history

The Tree Frog Forestry News
March 1, 2024
Category: Today's Takeaway

A $10B Ontario court judgement is Canada’s largest First Nations’ settlement in history. In other Business news: Drax awaits UK subsidy decision as US and UK opposition mounts; OrePac acquires Western Timber Products; fires are reported at West Fraser’s OSB mill in Texas, and JM Lumber in Ontario; and more on Allegheny Wood Products sudden closure.

In Forestry/Climate news: Ontario announces $60M for forest biomass innovation; University of Northern BC’s glyphosate research looks at aggregate effects; Home Depot expands its commitment to sustainable forestry; FSC responds to a Greenpeace complaint; and Australia announces two new forestry research centres.

Finally, its National Invasive Species Awareness Week – here’s what you need to know. Also, the BC Forest Safety Council turns 20. Here is their latest video.

Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor

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