Montreal, Québec – July 5, 2023 – FPInnovations, a non-profit specializing in creating solutions that support the global competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector, today announced that it has achieved very promising results in terms…
Forest Operations
In British Columbia, many forestry roads were built in past decades on steep slopes using poor construction practices and then were often inadequately deactivated afterwards. These locations may now pose landslide hazards which could lead…
Montreal, Québec – June 27, 2023 – FPInnovations, a non-profit specializing in creating solutions that support the global competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector, today acknowledges the contribution of the forest industry to the decarbonization…
This article was originally published in the April 2023 issue of Le Monde Forestier Defoliators that feed on young needles or leaves of host species, such as spruce budworm, hemlock looper, and others, are a…
From June 19 to 21, 2023, Vancouver will be host of the Forest Innovation and Bioeconomy Conference (FIBC). Held under the theme Commercialization and High Value Applications, the conference brings together speakers and participants from…
As boreal forests face rapid climate change affecting species distributions, natural disturbance regimes, and forest ecosystem structure and functioning, management practices must adapt to ensure that they remain resilient to future changes. A new book…
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…
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…