This article was originally published in the March/April 2023 issue of Canadian Forest Industries History has been created in forest operations. For the first time, a worker made a phone call via portable cellular network…
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In a world of constant transformation, with climate change and labour shortages as a backdrop, we must question the status quo and deepen our knowledge to adapt to these changes and evolve our ways of…
Early detection is critical to managing wildfires before they grow beyond control. Once a wildfire is beyond control, operational costs and the potential loss of values and livelihood can increase dramatically. Alberta Wildfire uses multiple…
Wildfire risks in Canada are currently elevated and continue to increase in severity and frequency. Many values are threatened including forest ecosystems, water supply, timber, and recreational values, as well as the properties within the…
Following recommendations from FPInnovations, a recent change in allowable gross vehicle weight (AGVW) through a pilot program for two log truck configurations in Newfoundland and Labrador is underway. The pilot program configurations include an 8-axle…
The Ontario Forest Sector Capacity Building Project (OFSCBP) has been active since the spring of 2021. This multi-year project promotes and enhances the sustainable use of Ontario wood by taking advantage of FPInnovations’ expertise with…
Members and affiliates of FPInnovations’ Forest Operations and Wood Products programs recently had the opportunity to attend several online presentations related to reducing carbon emissions: Carbon 101: Climate change mitigation and the forest sector GHG…
When incorporating climate change into your next forest operations plan, the Climate Vulnerability Forest Management (CVFM) tool may be a useful resource. The CVFM tool shows the historical and projected trends for climate indicators identified…
SmartDriver for Forestry Trucks has moved to a new host website. Same great content, but now located with Natural Resources Canada’s other commercial driver training programs, such as SmartDriver for Highway Trucking. Click here to…
FPInnovations’ new Modelling Guide for Timber Structures will facilitate analysis and design of mid- and high-rise and long-span structures Montreal, Quebec – September 6, 2022 – FPInnovations, a non-profit specializing in creating solutions that support…