Forestry

Report outlines north's strength in wood sector (3/02)

Seeking to reshape the way northerners view their forest product industry is the topic of a report on the status of Ontario's value-added wood sector and the export opportunities that are available.

May 8, 2002 8:05 PM Read more >

FSC announces public forest land certification (3/02)

Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc. has been certified for meeting international standards for good forest management. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) annouced in a press release on Mar. 25 that the 2.

May 8, 2002 8:04 PM Read more >

Timber harvesting issues tabled (2/02)

A series of public consultations were held from Dryden to North Bay in January and February to allow forest industry stakeholders to have their say in the harvesting of timber on Crown lands.

Apr 18, 2002 1:28 PM Read more >

Good news for Canada's lumber producers (12/01)

For the time being, lumber industries in Canada will get a break from the 19.3 per cent countervailing duties imposed on softwood lumber.

Feb 11, 2002 7:21 PM Read more >