The adoption of zero emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and the development of these technologies is accelerating with transportation companies beginning to integrate zero emission vehicles into their fleets as replacements (or additions to) diesel…
Forest Operations
(Read Natural Resources Canada’s news release) The biomass combined heat and power (CHP) technology allows for the generation of heat and energy by converting the energy naturally stored in forest biomass into a wood gas….
View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library. Click on any title for more information. BIOPRODUCTS Eco-Design: environmental aspects…
Between 2017 and 2021, shoulder injuries arising from forestry workers securing log loads on trucks cost WorkSafeBC and the British Columbia forest industry more than $4.6 million. These claims were related to throwing, removing, cinching,…
View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library. Click on any title for more information. BIOPRODUCTS Biorefining, Lignin. Year-end reportRestricted…
Woodrise, the biannual international event on mid- and high-rise timber construction and buildings, takes place from October 17 to 20 in France Montréal (Québec), October 16, 2023 – FPInnovations and Quebec’s Ministère des Ressources naturelles et…
Through the transition of land tenure, the increasing importance of consultation and co-management, and the impact of climate change, our values system regarding forest resources is shifting. More diverse resources in the forest are being…
When constructing and maintaining resource roads, controlling erosion and sediment around the roads is important in preserving water quality for nearby fish-bearing streams. Recognizing the need for improved resources that summarize best practices, FPInnovations and…
View the list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports, publications, and recordings, as well as other items recently made available through the research library. Click on any title for more information. BIOPRODUCTS Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC)/polymer nanocomposite…
The results of a recent study to determine the feasibility of harvesting biomass within existing logging operations will assist New Brunswick as it works towards the development of a bioeconomy strategy. FPInnovations provided information on…