by George Fullerton | Nov 4, 2024 | 2024, Forest Management, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, New Technology, September/October 2024
Log Max Forestry recently took the opportunity during a recent demonstration of the PlantMax mechanized seedling planting machine in Amos, Quebec, to invite representatives of the forest industry, government officials and the media to a live demonstration. Carl...
by Paul MacDonald | Nov 4, 2024 | 2024, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, New Technology, Sawmill, September/October 2024
There is a lot of buzz around engineered wood these days, and rightfully so as there is tremendous potential for market growth in engineered wood products. But a Vancouver, B.C.-area company, Richmond Plywood (Richply), is ramping up its technology and production in...
by Jim Stirling | Nov 4, 2024 | 2024, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, New Technology, September/October 2024
There are still those out there who believe Climate Change applies to other people living in far-off lands. They need to talk to log harvesting contractors working in the forests of central British Columbia. These loggers would soon set them straight. They could begin...
by Jim Stirling | Nov 4, 2024 | 2024, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, Industry News, September/October 2024
Excited. That was the word Dale Ewers chose to describe how Madill equipment owners responded to the news the company was returning to British Columbia with a new manufacturing outlet. Ewers has wasted little time reuniting the familiar name to its provincial...
by Tony Kryzanowski | Nov 4, 2024 | 2024, Forest Management, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, Harvesting, September/October 2024
It would be a complete understatement to say that German-born, British Columbia professional forester Rainer Muenter has worked for some interesting clients throughout his career. Take His Royal Highness Duke Carl Herzog von Wurttemberg, for example. The Duke owned a...
by Tony Kryzanowski | Nov 4, 2024 | 2024, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, New Technology, September/October 2024, The Edge
One key sector that can make a significant impact in GHG emission reductions is transportation, which is an important contributor to global carbon emissions. Fortunately, the transportation industry is shifting from fossil fuels to alternatives with the adoption of...
