Tolko announces sawmill closure in Quesnel, shift reduction at Kelowna
The company cites high log costs, weak lumber markets and wildfire impacts in announcing sawmill layoffs. Continue reading
Mountain Pine Beetle
Mountain pine beetle larvae may be reduced by 90% due to Alberta’s cold winter
According to a researcher at the University of Alberta, the frigid temperatures the province has been experiencing is helping kill off the pest that’s been ravaging forests. Continue reading
Canadian Chamber of Commerce looking for federal funding to stop mountain pine beetle
The chamber president says the pine beetle will have a clear path to spread across the rest of Canada if it breaches the forests that border Alberta and Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Hundreds of hectares of trees being removed from Jasper area
Wildfire prevention efforts, mountain pine beetle damage as well as some construction and road work mean thousands of trees are being cut down around Jasper, Alta. Continue reading
Mountain pine beetle epidemic sparks wildfire concerns in Jasper
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
In Jasper National Park, world-renowned forests that were once lush and green are dying and turning orange thanks to the mountain pine beetle. Continue reading
‘Buy locally and burn locally’: Saskatchewan’s firewood plea
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatchewan is trying to keep two devastating pests out of the province by restricting firewood movement. Continue reading
Trees on border of Jasper park being burned to combat mountain pine beetle
Foresters and provincial officials are burning tens of thousands of trees along the boundary of Jasper National Park to try to slow the spread of mountain pine beetles. Continue reading
Mountain pine beetles from Jasper National Park moving east into commercial forest
The mountain pine beetle outbreak which has killed thousands of trees in Jasper National Park is moving east into Alberta’s commercial forests, and researchers blame Parks staff for not doing enough to stop the spread. Continue reading
Mathematics used to study pine beetle control methods
By Blaine Gaffney Reporter
The research found one of the control methods used, pheromone baiting, may actually help increase beetle populations. Continue reading
‘It’s just a sad day’: Vernon based Tolko shutters Merritt mill
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Based on this review, we have determined there is not enough timber to supply all of our mills. This has resulted in the decision to permanently close our Nicola operation.” Tolko CEO Brad Thorlakson said. Continue reading