 | Logging beetle-killed forests challenge Forest ecologists trying to prevent the expansion of roads on public lands say in a new report that removing beetle-killed trees is unnecessary, except near mountain communities. Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14631489#ixzz0hkGBVwbp |
 | Global lumber markets improved in late 2009 with prices moving upward in North America and the Nordi Softwood lumber prices were up in both North America and Europe in the 4Q, but it was more the result of lower inventory levels and reduced production rather than an increase in demand, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly |
 | Talks open to move WFP sawmill to Harmac pulp mill site Talks are underway that could see Nanaimo's downtown Western Forest Products mill moved to the site of the Harmac pulp mill |
 | Duke to burn wood with coal at 2 plants Duke Energy plans to run two of its coal-burning power plants partly on wood, a switch that will help the utility meet North Carolina's green-energy law |
 | EPA would require permits to spur biggest polluters to cut emissions Texas state officials, including Gov. Rick Perry and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, have challenged the scientific justification for greenhouse gas controls, arguing that climate change science has been politicized |
 | A Changing of the Guard At Plum Creek Hank Ricklefs, along with his replacement, Tom Ray, who is being promoted from his current post as vice president of Montana operations, believe they see the light at the end of the tunnel. |
 | China currently is best market for hardwood "China is our number one export market for hardwoods right now," said Gunter, among speakers participating in a series of classes on exporting at Wilkes Community College. |
