Spotlight
Mini-skidders could be the way to go in
harvesting some of BC's beetle-infected timber, say a Prince George
company.
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One-man
value-added
Ontario's Terry Blair has moved into value=added
products with hi Kara one-man mill. |
Getting
the most from its iron
Having a marine operations arm allows the
Olsen Group to get the most out of its equipment.
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Oregon Logging
Conference Preview
An advance look at what will be going on at
one of the industry's premiere logging shows in February. |
Tembec's
Timmins mill upgrade
A recent $8-million upgrade will help boost sawmill efficiency.
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Future in furniture
Small added-value companies, like Country
Woodworker's, could be a big part of the future for the forest industry.
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BC's Top Coastal Contractors
not available at this time. |
Better log Breakdowns
Weldwood's efforts to get better log breakdowns at its 100 Mile House
Mill. |
Successful
in small wood
New Brunswick contractor Rick Binney finds
success in small wood with hi Neuson harvester/Rottne forwarder
combination. |
Tech Update
A review of what's new in off-road tire and
accessories. |
Attention to detail
Ainsworth's OSB plant in BC continues to achieve impressive production
numbers. |
Guest Column
Economist Roslyn Kunin says the forest industry
needs to focus on market diversification. |
Counting on
Sheep At a time when interest in managing forests in an
eco-friendly way continue to grow, using sheep for vegetation control
can be a viable solution. |
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