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Sap is flowing in Cape Breton already
Mar 1, 2010 | In Non-Timber Forest Products | Send feedback »
The mild weather has sap flowing in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia for two weeks already.
Paul MacKenzie, of Highland Gold Maple Products, said he knew something was up in January and he starting tapping his trees two to three weeks earlier than normal.… more »
Maple Syrup theft a problem in Quebec
Mar 31, 2009 | In Non-Timber Forest Products | Send feedback »
Someone broke into a sugar shack in Quebec's Eastern Townships and made off with eight barrels of maple syrup containing about 15,000 litres, worth an estimated $16,000 to $18,000.As the price of maple syrup has been increasing, so have the thefts of… more »
Christmas tree orders down
Dec 17, 2008 | In Non-Timber Forest Products | Send feedback »
Nova Scotia was hoping for a great season for its Christmas Tree growers (see previous ForestTalk coverage).Christmas Trees are a big business in Nova Scotia, and much of the growers' income comes from the export of Christmas Trees. This year t… more »
Nova Scotia Christmas Tree Growers hope for great season
Dec 7, 2008 | In Non-Timber Forest Products | Send feedback »
Christmas trees are big business in Nova Scotia. It's a $36 million dollar industry, with wreaths and greens generating another $5 million - plus the spin-offs in trucking, fuel and equipment involved in shipping and exporting the trees to the U.S.… more »
EVENT: Opportunities in the Forest Bio-Economy
May 21, 2007 | In Non-Timber Forest Products | Send feedback »
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FOREST BIO-ECONOMY
"Solutions at the Community Level"
Dorion, Ontario is hosting the above conference on June 2, 9-6pm. Registration is only $25 and seating is limited. Two breaks and a lunch are included in the registratio… more »
Ontario's Green Party wants an emphasis on value added forestry
Aug 19, 2005 | In Financial News, Non-Timber Forest Products | Send feedback »
Frank de Jong, leader of Ontario's Green Party, wants the province to encourage the development of more value-added forestry practices, rather than attempting to prop up money losing primary mills.
“Subsidies are not a good idea because it will enco… more »
Maple Syrup Production Suffers through Season
Apr 18, 2005 | In Non-Timber Forest Products | Send feedback »
Maple syrup producers on St. Joseph's Island, Ontario (near Sault Ste. Marie) have had a below average syrup producing season so far.According to some producers, the syruping season was late in starting, lacked the required cold nights and didn’t see t… more »
Climate Change Boosting Canada's Maple Syrup Market?
Apr 5, 2005 | In Non-Timber Forest Products | Send feedback »
Some researchers believe that on-going climate change will boost Canada's maple syrup market. Since the 1970's, Canada's maple syrup market has more than tripled, leaving sugarmakers in the United States struggling to compete.The Christian Science Moni… more »
