Forestry
Trump blames California fires on Canadian lumber imports: Canucks push back
Comments are troubling and ridiculous on a number of levels: FPAC CEO Derek Nighbor.
Northern Pulp says no wastewater pipe to NS waterway, no mill
Company’s plan and spotty environmental record is creating tension in Pictou.
Strong energy export growth potential for Canadian wood pellets
An alternative to coal in power plants of Europe and Asia, promises carbon neutrality.
Guitar makers hit hard by new regulations on prized rosewood
Rules adopted to thwart the flow of smuggled rosewood to China’s luxury furniture manufacturers.
Assessment of Nova Scotia mill’s effluent plan according to rules:deputy
Northern Pulp has until 2020 to replace its current effluent treatment plant in Boat Harbour near Pictou.
Emerson’s BC softwood role ends as trade battle heading to court
Will continue to provide advice and counsel on critical trade matters.
Resolute promises to help Houston after Harvey with lumber shipment
Canadian forestry company will send a rail car when city begins to rebuild after the hurricane.
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Gallant to make final push in Washington on softwood lumber
New Brunswick premier to make the case for continuing an exclusion from additional tariff.
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Structurlam first Canadian company certified to SFI green standard
Will use certification to expand its timber products into new markets.
German softwood imports up 10X in wake of US duties on Canadian industry
Prices are rising, making imports from sources in Europe and more attractive.
Environmentalists say satellite shots show logging in moratorium areas
They claim over the last six months logging did not stop in at least two Quebec locations.
Rayonier ups offer for Tembec, wins support from deal opponents
Oaktree Capital and Restructuring Capital now onboard for $4.75 per share.
Tembec warns of risk stock price will fall if takeover rejected
Two largest shareholders oppose the deal; looking for a higher offer price.
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Quota-based softwood lumber deal in August possible: analyst
Would reduce Canada’s share of the US market to 28% over several years from its 31.9% share last year.
Oil, lumber companies mobilize to protect pipelines, mills from BC wildfires
Kinder Morgan is removing vegetation to create a fire break in the areas in which its Trans Mountain pipeline operates.
