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Post-Fire Carbon Dynamic Study
A new study released by the Canadian Journal of Forest Research March 22, estimated change in woody carbon pools as a function of crown fire severity as indicated by a post-fire index, years since fire, pre-fire woody carbon, forest type group (hardwood vs. softwood), elevation, and climate attributes. California Post-Fire Study Canadian and US researchers…
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BC Ministry of Forests Wildfire Funding 2016
The province of British Columbia announced February 26 it is boosting its wildfire prevention efforts with a one-time $85 million injection of resources. British Columbia Wildfire Funding The province of British Columbia has announced a new forest society which will be supported by $85 million in government funding. The new Forest Enhancement Society of…
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Wildfire Season 2016
Since the devastating fire at Slave Lake in May 2011, the province of Alberta has adopted an early start date to it’s wildfire season. Canada and US Wildfire Season 2016 British Columbia BC Parks officials in conjunction with the BC Wildfire Service are planning a prescribed burn in Monck Provincial Park near Merritt this March…
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Oregon Log vs Lumber Exports
The Port of Newport on the Oregon coast has finished a major, award-winning renovation of the site, and is negotiating with several timber companies that want to use the terminal to export logs to Asia just as Hampton Affiliates have been investing in the expertise to cultivate a customer base in China and produce lumber…
