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Wildfire Paradox: Why Forestry Contractors May Hold the Key to Protecting Communities

Wildfire Paradox: Why Forestry Contractors May Hold the Key to Protecting Communities

As wildfire season continues to intensify across North America, a growing number of forestry industry leaders are asking a difficult question: Are we spending enough on prevention, or are we simply paying more every year for suppression and recovery? That question was front and center during a recent Forestnet Media podcast conversation with Charles Vennat, president and CEO of CMI Mulching, and recorded earlier this year. CMI, a Canadian company located about 75 miles northeast of Montreal, manufactures track mulching tractors, mulching attachments, and stump grinders.

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Wildfire Paradox: Why Forestry Contractors May Hold the Key to Protecting Communities

Wildfire Paradox: Why Forestry Contractors May Hold the Key to Protecting Communities

As wildfire season continues to intensify across North America, a growing number of forestry industry leaders are asking a difficult question: Are we spending enough on prevention, or are we simply paying more every year for suppression and recovery? That question was front and center during a recent Forestnet Media podcast conversation with Charles Vennat, president and CEO of CMI Mulching, and recorded earlier this year. CMI, a Canadian company located about 75 miles northeast of Montreal, manufactures track mulching tractors, mulching attachments, and stump grinders.

Italian Drying Group – a Global Supplier of Lumber Drying Tech

Italian Drying Group – a Global Supplier of Lumber Drying Tech

Italian Drying Group, with two brands of lumber kilns and drying systems, Incomac and Nardi, has more than 50 years of experience supplying technology for drying, steaming, and heat-treating wood. Based in Montebelluna in northern Italy, it has more than 25,000 kilns installed and supplies service and remote support to customers on five continents, including North America, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Brazil, and Japan; service and support is provided by an affiliated business unit, Incotech. In North America the company has 75 customers.

Spring Into Readiness: A Practical Guide to Forestry Machine Maintenance

Spring Into Readiness: A Practical Guide to Forestry Machine Maintenance

Forestry work does not slow down for long, but spring often forces a pause. Thawing ground, heavy moisture, and unpredictable access can delay production across many regions. While these factors can be frustrating, they also enable one of the most valuable maintenance windows of the year. A well-executed spring service routine can prevent costly downtime later and set your machines up for a productive season. Before starting, always refer to your operator’s manual for machine-specific service intervals, fluid specifications, and recommended procedures. What follows is a field-proven approach to getting your equipment ready for spring and summer conditions.

Senate: Pass the Fix Our Forests Act

Senate: Pass the Fix Our Forests Act

In an overwhelming bipartisan vote, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry advanced a bill to address the growing threat of wildfires. There is now broad consensus that the poor health of our forests is threatening communities, public health and emissions goals.
But, as the bipartisan, bicameral Fix Our Forests Act proves, we don’t simply have to accept this as our new normal.

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