Forest Business Network

Shawnee Forest again before U.S. judge

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:03:40 +0000

More than 15 years after an injunction was granted that, in effect, banned logging and oil and gas drilling in the Shawnee National Forest, the issue is back in federal court. Related posts:

Secretary Salazar Visits Oregon To Promote Ecological Timber Sales

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:54:46 +0000

Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar announced Tuesday he wants the Bureau of Land Management to expand an experimental timber project that incorporate ecological principles. Related posts:

Company advances sawmill & pellet mill plans in B.C.

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:50:39 +0000

A Major player in the northwest logging industry is bringing in engineers to further plans to build a sawmill and a pellet plant in Terrace. Related posts:

Senator Crapo, US Forest Service Chief tout benefits of collaboration

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:45:09 +0000

U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and the head of the nation's federal forests say a new approach for helping resolve thorny land use issues on public lands is already paying dividends in northern Idaho. Related posts:

Warm weather: Maple syrup flows weeks ahead of schedule

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:40:01 +0000

Ask syrup producers to tap into the future and predict this season’s yield and you usually put them a in a sticky situation. Related posts:

West Coast Log, Lumber Exports Jump 42 Percent: China top customer

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:32:31 +0000

Log and lumber exports from Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Alaska both increased 42 percent in 2011. Related posts:

Wood fiber costs for pulp manufacturers declined in the 4Q/11

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:24:31 +0000

Wood fiber costs for pulp manufacturers declined in the 4Q/11 as pulp prices fell – with Global Wood Fiber Price Indices dropping 3.5%, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Related posts:

Communities help pay for ecosystem services provided by forests

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:15:42 +0000

Sunshine and pine reflect off its aqua-blue surface. But 16 years ago, it looked more like a latte clogged with cinnamon bark. Related posts:

B.C. Foresters say funding cuts leave timber inventories out of date

Craig Rawlings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:52 +0000

B.C. forest inventories are so far out of date that the foresters’ professional association is questioning whether provincial forestlands can still be managed sustainably. Related posts:

Beetles spur increased Bitterroot National Forest timber sales

Craig Rawlings — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:55:05 +0000

The Bitterroot National Forest's timber program will near levels not seen for a decade this year, as the agency responds to a growing threat from mountain pine beetles. No related posts.