Red flag warning in effect for Northern California (North Lake Tahoe Bonanza)

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection urges Californians to be extremely cautious, especially this week, due to the current dry and windy weather pattern which is increasing fire danger.

New Pet Shelter Information (KATC 3 Lafayette)

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M. said pet shelters for animal owners with critical transportation needs (CTN) are ready for service during the anticipated Hurricane Gustav evacuation.

Forestry Agency eyes CO2 labels for wood fuel products (The Japan Times)

The Forestry Agency decided Saturday to devise guidelines for a proposed greenhouse-gas labeling system that would show the amount of carbon dioxide reduction if wood-based fuels are used instead of fossil fuels. The move reflects government efforts to help consumers see the amount of carbon dioxide that goods such as food and home appliances emit during production, consumption and disposal. …

Wood supply doubts for proposed pulp mill (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)

Tasmania’s key business group has rejected suggestions that the Premier should force Forestry Tasmania to tear up its agreement to supply wood to Gunns’ proposed northern Tasmanian pulp mill.

Gov’t money to help forestry workers (Prince George Citizen Online)

The B.C. government is providing $549,000 to the College of New Caledonia to start new programs at the Mackenzie campus to help displaced forest workers.The community, located 175 kilometres north of Prince George, has been hard hit by a forestry downturn led by an unprecedented collapse of the U.S. housing market. The programs will provide training in millwright and industrial mechanics, …

Forestry Board to tour Clatsop State Forest (The Hillsboro Argus)

The Oregon Board of Forestry will tour northwest Oregon forests and discuss invasive species, land management and services to private forest owners during a meeting Sept. 3 and 4 in Astoria.

Organisation launched for women in forestry (Pretoria News)

An organisation which aims to advance the progress of women in the water and forestry sector was launched in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Friday, the department of water affairs and forestry said.

Organisation launched for women in forestry (Independent Online)

An organisation which aims to advance the progress of women in the water and forestry sector has been launched in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Opposition mistrusts Liberals on forestry policy (Telegraph-Journal)

The Liberal government appears determined to push through a new forestry agenda built on tree plantations and limited community involvement, Opposition Conservatives say.

Forestry Worker Charged with Stealing Pipe (The Lakeland Ledger)

DUNDEE | A firefighter for the Florida Division of Forestry was arrested Wednesday and charged with stealing $1,500 of irrigation piping from his employer.

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