Research Information Sharing and Feedback (RISF) webinars are offered to FPInnovations’ members to highlight results and solutions from recent research projects. They also present an opportunity to gather feedback on continuing projects to maximize value…
Forestry
Precision forestry; Indigenous forestry
The federal government has announced the launch of the Wildfire Resilience Consortium of Canada (WRCC)—a national Centre of Excellence and virtual hub that will support the advancement of wildland fire innovation, integrates Indigenous knowledge and…
In collaboration with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, FPInnovations successfully completed a three-week demonstration of Kratos Class 8 automated trucks in leader-follower mode in Quebec. The purpose of the trial was to assess the ability…
The forest industry is embracing change, innovation, and adaptation to optimize operational costs and efficiencies while reducing its environmental footprint. Central to these efforts are the adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and the exploration…
The environment in which forestry operations take place has changed dramatically over the past few years. The fight against climate change and the contribution of the forest sector are now major issues. Quebec’s forest industry…
In recent years, Canada has endured some of its most devastating wildfire seasons on record, largely fuelled by extreme weather conditions exacerbated by climate change. This escalating crisis underscores the urgent need for more robust…
Get ready for an exciting event in the forestry industry! DEMO International® 2024 will be held in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, Canada, from September 17 to 21, 2024. Hosted by the Canadian Woodlands Forum, this premier…
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…
The Québec Minister of Natural Resources and Forests and Minister Responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region and the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region, Maïté Blanchette Vézina, today announced a maximum financial assistance of $2M, over three years, to FPInnovations…
(Read Natural Resources Canada’s news release) The biomass combined heat and power (CHP) technology allows for the generation of heat and energy by converting the energy naturally stored in forest biomass into a wood gas….