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Western adding value on Vancouver Island
B.C.’s Western Forest Products is taking another step to adding value to its forest products, with a significant investment in kilns at its Value Added operation in Chemainus, on Vancouver Island.
Rebuilt Zavisha Sawmills remains the heart and soul of Hines Creek
Zavisha Sawmills—the heart and soul of the community of Hines Creek, in northern Alberta—has risen from the ashes thanks to a $28 million investment which is delivering a fully-modern two-line sawmill.
Careful commercial thinning do-able in B.C.
Integrated Operations Group is proving that with careful planning, commercial thinning is do-able in B.C., supported by a strong stable of Ponsse harvesting equipment, leading to the question: can commercial thinning become a meaningful fibre supply strategy for B.C.?
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Forestnet Magazine
Formerly Logging & Sawmilling Journal. Covering the Canadian Forestry Sector – from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador
Loggers’ sports champion is chopping records
Loggers’ sports champion Andrea Hand has not worked in the forest industry, but she comes from a forestry-related family in B.C.—and she was busy setting a new world record in the recent Stihl Timbersports championships held in Ontario.
Western adding value on Vancouver Island
B.C.’s Western Forest Products is taking another step to adding value to its forest products, with a significant investment in kilns at its Value Added operation in Chemainus, on Vancouver Island.
Rebuilt Zavisha Sawmills remains the heart and soul of Hines Creek
Zavisha Sawmills—the heart and soul of the community of Hines Creek, in northern Alberta—has risen from the ashes thanks to a $28 million investment which is delivering a fully-modern two-line sawmill.
TimberWest Magazine
Covering the Western United States Forestry Sector
May/June 2026 Market Watch
As of May lumber futures fell below $600 per thousand board feet, settling around $560-580 (U.S.), driven by weak consumer sentiment and sluggish demand. While prices remain volatile, this represents a moderation from earlier in the year.
Staton Forestry Searching For ‘Best Niche There Is’
EUGENE, Oregon – Staton Forestry offers a unique...
Loggers Gather for Redwood Region Conference at New Site
The Redwood Region Logging Conference put its mark on a new location this year that generated positive feedback. The 88th annual event featured displays of logging and trucking equipment, a log loader competition, professional logger classes, historical displays, including a train locomotive, logging sports competitions, and many social events.
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Loggers’ sports champion is chopping records
Loggers’ sports champion Andrea Hand has not worked in the forest industry, but she comes from a forestry-related family in B.C.—and she was busy setting a new world record in the recent Stihl Timbersports championships held in Ontario.
Western adding value on Vancouver Island
B.C.’s Western Forest Products is taking another step to adding value to its forest products, with a significant investment in kilns at its Value Added operation in Chemainus, on Vancouver Island.
Rebuilt Zavisha Sawmills remains the heart and soul of Hines Creek
Zavisha Sawmills—the heart and soul of the community of Hines Creek, in northern Alberta—has risen from the ashes thanks to a $28 million investment which is delivering a fully-modern two-line sawmill.
Careful commercial thinning do-able in B.C.
Integrated Operations Group is proving that with careful planning, commercial thinning is do-able in B.C., supported by a strong stable of Ponsse harvesting equipment, leading to the question: can commercial thinning become a meaningful fibre supply strategy for B.C.?
TECH UPDATE: Chippers, Grinders and Biomass Equipment
The latest on Chippers, Grinders and Biomass Equipment
This is the moment for forestry to step up as Canada’s leading environmental voice
Canadians faced with escalating fuel costs, crushing grocery bills and higher rent are understandably less concerned about the environment these days, according to the latest public opinion polls. And predictably, politicians eager for re-election are following the polls in terms of their own priorities.
Oregon Family Finds Success with Total Control from Felling to Trucking
BEND, Oregon – If there is one phrase that truly and literally describes Boulder Ridge Trucking and Logging, it is ‘all in the family.’ With 20 employees plus three...
May/June 2026 Market Watch
As of May lumber futures fell below $600 per thousand board feet, settling around $560-580 (U.S.), driven by weak consumer sentiment and sluggish demand. While prices remain volatile, this represents a moderation from earlier in the year.
Staton Forestry Searching For ‘Best Niche There Is’
EUGENE, Oregon – Staton Forestry offers a unique mix of services for a forestry business. While the company has done a few small logging jobs, most of its recent work has been...
Loggers Gather for Redwood Region Conference at New Site
The Redwood Region Logging Conference put its mark on a new location this year that generated positive feedback. The 88th annual event featured displays of logging and trucking equipment, a log loader competition, professional logger classes, historical displays, including a train locomotive, logging sports competitions, and many social events.
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Oregon Family Finds Success with Total Control from Felling to Trucking
BEND, Oregon – If there is one phrase that truly and literally describes Boulder Ridge Trucking and Logging, it is ‘all in the family.’ With 20 employees plus three owner-employees, all ground-based logging and trucking is done in-house. Using all company-owned...
Keeping it all Moving Forward
Despite the struggles the B.C. forest industry is facing these days, Ernie Piva works hard to successfully keep his logging operation moving forward, and is grateful for a great crew that makes it happen.
Idaho Logger Has Reputation for Doing the Best Work in the Worst Site Conditions
Tigercat Six-Wheel Skidder Adds to JEM Forestry’s Logging Season





























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