Forestry
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Northern Pulp says no wastewater pipe to NS waterway, no mill
Company’s plan and spotty environmental record is creating tension in Pictou.
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Strong energy export growth potential for Canadian wood pellets
An alternative to coal in power plants of Europe and Asia, promises carbon neutrality.
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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.
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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.
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Emerson’s BC softwood role ends as trade battle heading to court
Will continue to provide advice and counsel on critical trade matters.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rayonier ups offer for Tembec, wins support from deal opponents
Oaktree Capital and Restructuring Capital now onboard for $4.75 per share.
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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.
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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.
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NB premier optimistic after softwood meeting in Washington
Audience with Ross yielded no assurances as federal governments continue to negotiate.
