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Woody Debris Management Program
This program encourages the development of new techniques and technologies to manage and utilize woody debris from logging or land development without compromising air quality.
WFORG
The WFORG’s mission is to work on wildfire operations research, which includes evaluating fire equipment and protective clothing, reviewing and refining fire management systems and addressing current operational issues that have been identified by fire management practitioners within the forest industry. Research outputs are intended to benefit firefighters, fire managers, equipment manufacturers and service agencies.
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(Roy, V, Desrochers, L)
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Introducing biodiesel to the forest transportation sector: a case study
(Rittich, C)
FPInnovations – Feric Division followed the progress of a small log hauling contractor in southeastern British Columbia from fall 2007 to spring 2009. The five-truck fleet used a B20 biodiesel blend and encountered no problems in its daily...
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Costs and benefits of seven post-harvest debris treatments in Alberta’s forests
(Baxter, G)
We surveyed fire behaviour experts and wildlife biologists to rank the importance of four factors that affect the costs and benefits of seven post-harvest debris treatments and to determine the overall costs of each treatment to the forest industry...
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Evaluation of long log and short log processing at roadside
(Björn, A)
The Feric and Forintek divisions of FPInnovations conducted a study in cooperation with Tolko Industries Ltd., Quest Wood Division to examine the processing and lumber manufacturing of mountain pine beetle–killed lodgepole pine. The study examined...
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Reduction of energy intensity by the use of a multipurpose semi-trailer
(Michaelsen, J)
Reducing fuel costs is a major concern for transporters. Groupe Charette inc. uses a multipurpose trailer concept designed by Legras Industries of France to reduce its empty trip kilometres and improve its fleet’s energy efficiency. These...
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Coming Events
Canadian Woodlands Forum's Spring Meeting
(Apr/07/2010)
Come see and learn about what is going on in your industry and reconnect with your fellow industry colleagues at the CWF's Spring Meeting and 91st Annual General Meeting of Members on April 7 and 8.
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Forest Salvage Workshop
(Apr/12/2010)
This workshop will address the challenges arising from the use of mountain pine beetle and fire salvage wood in operations and milling processes, as well as the opportunities arising from salvaging.
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4th Annual Bioenergy Conference
(May/11/2010)
The 4th Annual FPInnovations Bioenergy Conference will focus on how to convert forest biomass into bioenergy/bio-fuels or bio-products and will provide solutions for growing, procuring, handling, storing, and transporting biomass.
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LiDAR Enhanced Forest Inventory Workshop
(May/13/2010)
This workshop will give an overview of the existing LiDAR coverage available in Alberta, as well its use (restrictions) and cost.
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