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…
Forest Operations
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…
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…