FPInnovations, a national leader in operational research on forest fires, announces its renewed commitment to the safety of communities and the preservation of Canada’s forest ecosystems. This latest blog article delves into the organisation’s unparalleled…
Climate change
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…
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…
A significant opportunity to reduce Canada’s and the world’s carbon footprint is through sustainable construction. FPInnovations has been putting a great deal of effort into facilitating the use of wood, a bio-sourced and renewable construction…
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…
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…
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…