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November 30, 2023
The Alarming Reality of Deforestation: A Global Concern
In regions like North America, forests are making a comeback due to concerted conservation efforts. These initiatives demonstrate that with the right policies and actions, the tide of deforestation can be turned, offering hope for the future of our planet’s forests.
by David Murray, Forestry.com
November 9, 2023
Two B.C. -based companies get funding to help tackle residual forest fibre
Two Merritt-based companies are joining forces for a project intended to recover and make full use of leftover forest materials traditionally left behind and burned in slash piles.
by castanetkamloops.net, Nov 8, 2023
November 9, 2023
Canada, other countries failing to meet climate change targets: report
Canada and other major fossil-fuel-producing countries are failing to meet targets to keep climate change in check, a newly released major international report warned Wednesday, putting the world’s energy transition at risk.
by Global News, Nov 8, 2023
November 9, 2023
Scientists call on Canada to adopt ecologically minded forest degradation definition
A letter signed by more than 100 scientists(opens in a new tab) is urging the Canadian government to take action to stop the degradation of its previously undisturbed forests from large-scale industrial logging.
The letter, signed by several prominent Canadian and American climate and forest scientists, also calls on the government to help, rather than obstruct, global policies intended to curb industrial expansion into old-growth and primary forests.
by The Canadian Press, Nov 8, 2023
November 6, 2023
Canadian Tree Nursery Association launches to spearhead forest restoration initiatives.
The Canadian Tree Nursery Association/Association Canadienne des Pépinières Forestières (CTNA-ACPF) was launched on Oct. 26, bringing together all major growers of tree seedlings dedicated to forest restoration initiatives across Canada.
by Canadian Forest Industries, Oct 27, 2023
November 3, 2023
Natural Resources Canada has launched a new survey on Canada in a Changing Climate, the National Knowledge Assessment of climate change impacts and adaptation in Canada.
The survey will gather feedback on how you use information on climate change impacts and adaptation and what topics and formats you find most useful.
