by Jim Stirling | Jun 30, 2026 | 2026, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, May/June/July 2026
The first strike of the axe into the log is critical. “It’s 100 per cent important,” agrees Andrea Hand, of Kaslo, B.C. “It tells you everything about the log.” And it’s also the point at which the athlete’s brain clicks into overdrive, she explains. It’s the brain...
by Paul MacDonald | Jun 30, 2026 | 2026, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, May/June/July 2026, Sawmill, Value Added
The management of the Value Added Group division of Western Forest Products (Western) in Chemainus, B.C., are big fans of the team concept when tackling projects, most recently with new lumber drying equipment that will bring substantial improvements to the Vancouver...
by Tony Kryzanowski | Jun 30, 2026 | 2026, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, May/June/July 2026, Sawmill
Zavisha Sawmills is spending $28 million to completely modernize this third generation family business located in the northern Alberta community of Hines Creek, as it bounces back from a devastating fire that occurred a year ago. It nearly wiped them out while also...
by Paul MacDonald | Jun 30, 2026 | 2026, Fire Mitigation, Forest Management, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, May/June/July 2026
British Columbia may be known for clearcuts when it comes to harvesting operations, but Integrated Operations Group (IOG) is now proving that commercial thinning is do-able—and can be financially feasible with careful planning and selecting the right stand—in B.C. And...
by Tony Kryzanowski | Jun 30, 2026 | 2026, Biomass, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, Industry News, May/June/July 2026, New Technology, Supplier Newsline
Bandit Industries (Pictured Above) In 2024, Bandit Industries introduced its first hammermill grinder, the Bandit HM6420, marking a major advancement in high-capacity grinding technology. Designed through extensive research and collaboration, the HM6420 was built to...
by Tony Kryzanowski | Jun 30, 2026 | 2026, Forestnet Magazine, Forestnet Magazine/Logging & Sawmilling Journal, May/June/July 2026, The Last Word
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...
