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…
Forest Operations
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…
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…
A new road segment will allow validating the mechanical performance of the asphalt mixture with a higher lignin substitution rate Montréal (Québec), Septembre 11, 2023 – The new testbed follows on from a project initiated…
An innovative solution to enhance economic efficiency of projects in Northern Québec Montréal (Québec) – July 18, 2023 –FPInnovations, a private not-for-profit organization specializing in the creation of solutions that support the global competitiveness of…
Jade Road is a haul road that intersects Highway 105 about 12 km north of Ear Falls, Ontario. Built and used over 60 years ago, the road was later de-activated. Plans to put it back into service…
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…
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…