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…
Forestry
Precision forestry; Indigenous forestry
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…