Thermal Modification Science Fair Project Wins First Place

Felicia Brooks tests 3 criteria in science fair project that addresses issues in thermal modification technology to understand if British Columbia pine beetle wood can be used as a more sensible and environmental choice for wood products requiring durability. Felicia won best overall in her category of earth and environmental sciences.  She was also awarded [...]

What happens to all that blue-stained pine?

Sustainability question: What happens to all that blue-stained pine? It is no mystery that the recent outbreak of mountain pine beetle has affected British Columbia forests and will continue for the following years as it continues to consume many more millions of hectares of forest lands. Mountain pine beetles successfully kill trees by laying eggs [...]