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Ontario Creating New Program to Support Forestry Innovation and Job Creation
May 26, 2023 Province announces close to $20 million for new Forest Biomass Program ATIKOKAN – The Government of Ontario is strengthening the economy and promoting innovation in the forest sector with the creation of a new, $19.6 million Forest Biomass Program. This application-based program will help develop untapped economic potential and environmental benefits offered […]
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New Federal Call for Proposals to Decarbonize On-Road Transportation
From: Natural Resources Canada May 25, 2023 Major economies around the world are moving at a rapid pace to fight climate change and build the net-zero industries of tomorrow. The Government of Canada is committed to accelerating the development of new technologies that will help build a clean energy future while making life more affordable, […]
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Global gathering of forestry innovators coming to Vancouver in June
May 23, 2023 VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s growing green economy will be front and centre at a global conference in Vancouver showcasing the innovation and new ideas emerging from the forest sector. In partnership with the University of British Columbia, Foresight Canada and FPInnovations, the Province will host keynote speakers from international and B.C. organizations […]
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Mosaic Forest Management Receives SFI Leadership in Conservation Award for Working To Mitigate Climate Change and Advancing SFI’s Climate Smart Forestry Objective
May 17, 2023 Vancouver, BC — The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced the recipient of the 2023 SFI Leadership in Conservation Award at the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week today. Mosaic Forest Management (Mosaic), with operations in Coastal British Columbia, is being recognized for its early and enthusiastic adoption of SFI’s […]
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Seaweed solutions – This Magazine
May 16, 2023 The Kwiakah First Nation’s slow, intentional approach to kelp cultivation Seaweed, a traditional food for many coastal First Nations in B.C., is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to its untapped carbon sequestration potential. In recent years, multiple First Nations have partnered with private companies like Cascadia Seaweed to lead this growing industry. But […]
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Scott Robertson, Lennard Joe, and Paul Robitaille Receive SFI President’s Award for Leadership in Advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations
May 16, 2023 Vancouver, BC — The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced the recipients of the 2023 SFI President’s Award for Leadership at the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week. Scott Robertson, Lennard Joe, and Paul Robitaille were recognized for their foundational, governance, and programmatic contributions in advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations. “SFI is committed […]
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Proposed N.W.T. Forest Act acknowledges Indigenous rights to harvest wood – CBC
May 16, 2023 Some public hearings scheduled this week cancelled because of South Slave wildfire Public hearings about the N.W.T.’s proposed Forest Act have been postponed this week in the communities of Hay River, Enterprise and Fort Providence because of an out–of-control wildfire. A territorial committee is still scheduled to visit the communities of Fort […]
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Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Advance Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation and Forest Stewardship
Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, May 10, 2023 – Federal, Provincial and Territorial forest ministers returned to meeting in person for the first time in three years by gathering in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, to discuss shared priorities, common challenges, and emerging opportunities in Canada’s forest sector.1 Ministers were hosted by the current Chair of the […]
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Public feedback being sought on Quesnel Forest Landscape Plan – CFNR Network
May 10, 2023 Public feedback is being sought in regard to the Quesnel Forest Landscape Plan. A Summary of Current Forest Management Report has been released which examines forest and ecosystem health in the Quesnel Timber Supply Area. Covering a 1.28 million hectare area, you can find the report and questionnaire at this link. With […]
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Minister Guilbeault Announces Federal Support to Plant Over 275,000 New Trees Across Montreal Region
From: Natural Resources Canada May 10, 2023 Forests and trees clean the air that we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and help cool our urban centres. They also capture and store carbon, making them an effective natural way to fight climate change. Today, as part of the Montreal Climate Summit, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, […]
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