forestry in a real slump

s.kerrone · 2nd April 2008, 07:49 PM

It looks like some real bad times ahead for the forestry industry in British Columbia!Lots of contractors are going broke.Madill (makes logging equiptment for all over the world) just anounced that they are going bankrupt! There are a lot of small towns that are starting to really hurt.Forestry is still the #1 industry in B.C. but I guess the 2010 winter games (Whistler) will save the day, haha
On the bright side my daughter is back from New Zealand,and she loved it,be beautiful country and the people were great,and very polite!

Ekka · 2nd April 2008, 08:51 PM

It appears that the Canadian forestry management was doomed for a long time with the govt propping it up.

Jobs and Trees The Forest Economy in British Columbia

http://www.bc-forum.org/_media/SP060...nuresystem.pdf

TreeDimensional · 2nd April 2008, 09:10 PM

Weyerhaeuser announced today they are closing their Hudon Bay Saskatchewan construction material mill. More when I see the news.

Ekka · 2nd April 2008, 09:39 PM

Problem isn't demand, it's cost/competitiveness.

All the time sad to hear coz the workers are just that, whether you are cutting a tree for BC forestry, your neighbour or Bigfoot you sweat the same, shame, once again the desk jockeys and shiny asses to thank!

playfordtree · 3rd April 2008, 12:28 AM

Glad to hear your daughter made it home safe and sound S.K.

(one worried dad to another)

How did their rugby go?

Hopefully she didn't come home with any tattoo's, piercings or New Zealand boyfriends.

TreeDimensional · 3rd April 2008, 08:22 AM

Weyerhaeuser will be closing their Hudson Bay, Sask. Strand board mill in June 2008. The plant will be mothballed until a further date, and the depressed US housing market was blamed. This will put 170 people at the mill out of work, not to mention the other support and supply people.

About 2 years ago they closed their pulp/paper mill is Prince Albert, Sask. The mill was sold to Dom-tar, and currently sits idol. The past Provincial Government had offered Dom tar a 99 million incentive package to re-open the mill, but after being defeated in a Provincial election, the offer was rescinded by the New Government.

While I hate to agree with Ekka, the reality is that the profitability of such enterprises MAY not be large enough for the Chief financial officers and the shareholders. The media is finally getting wise enough to realize that the closures aren't JUST effecting the Union staff, but usually MORE people in the supply sector.

On the other hand, if anyone picks a scrap with these large multi-national companies and expect to win, they probably would be considered delusional.

s.kerrone · 3rd April 2008, 06:35 PM

Thanks for the web sites Ekka,I just skimmed through them so far I'll read them later when my house hold gets a little quieter!
Sorry to hear about the mills shuting down in sask.Weyerhauser used to be on the coast for a few years,
they over cut,then overnight then were gone!
The girls won 3 out of 6 games,playfordtree, the coaches were proud of them,New Plymouth girls,kicked the crap out of them(49-0)haha,good for New Plymouth!! No tattoos that I can see !!

2nd April 2008, 07:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
s.kerrone Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: duncan b.c. Posts: 18	forestry in a real slump It looks like some real bad times ahead for the forestry industry in British Columbia!Lots of contractors are going broke.Madill (makes logging equiptment for all over the world) just anounced that they are going bankrupt! There are a lot of small towns that are starting to really hurt.Forestry is still the #1 industry in B.C. but I guess the 2010 winter games (Whistler) will save the day, haha On the bright side my daughter is back from New Zealand,and she loved it,be beautiful country and the people were great,and very polite!

2nd April 2008, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: forestry in a real slump It appears that the Canadian forestry management was doomed for a long time with the govt propping it up. Jobs and Trees The Forest Economy in British Columbia http://www.bc-forum.org/_media/SP060...nuresystem.pdf __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

2nd April 2008, 09:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeDimensional Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 385	Re: forestry in a real slump Weyerhaeuser announced today they are closing their Hudon Bay Saskatchewan construction material mill. More when I see the news.

2nd April 2008, 09:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: forestry in a real slump Problem isn't demand, it's cost/competitiveness. All the time sad to hear coz the workers are just that, whether you are cutting a tree for BC forestry, your neighbour or Bigfoot you sweat the same, shame, once again the desk jockeys and shiny asses to thank! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

3rd April 2008, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 337	Re: forestry in a real slump Glad to hear your daughter made it home safe and sound S.K. (one worried dad to another) How did their rugby go? Hopefully she didn't come home with any tattoo's, piercings or New Zealand boyfriends. __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

3rd April 2008, 08:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
TreeDimensional Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 385	Re: forestry in a real slump Weyerhaeuser will be closing their Hudson Bay, Sask. Strand board mill in June 2008. The plant will be mothballed until a further date, and the depressed US housing market was blamed. This will put 170 people at the mill out of work, not to mention the other support and supply people. About 2 years ago they closed their pulp/paper mill is Prince Albert, Sask. The mill was sold to Dom-tar, and currently sits idol. The past Provincial Government had offered Dom tar a 99 million incentive package to re-open the mill, but after being defeated in a Provincial election, the offer was rescinded by the New Government. While I hate to agree with Ekka, the reality is that the profitability of such enterprises MAY not be large enough for the Chief financial officers and the shareholders. The media is finally getting wise enough to realize that the closures aren't JUST effecting the Union staff, but usually MORE people in the supply sector. On the other hand, if anyone picks a scrap with these large multi-national companies and expect to win, they probably would be considered delusional.

3rd April 2008, 06:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
s.kerrone Sappling Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: duncan b.c. Posts: 18	Re: forestry in a real slump Thanks for the web sites Ekka,I just skimmed through them so far I'll read them later when my house hold gets a little quieter! Sorry to hear about the mills shuting down in sask.Weyerhauser used to be on the coast for a few years, they over cut,then overnight then were gone! The girls won 3 out of 6 games,playfordtree, the coaches were proud of them,New Plymouth girls,kicked the crap out of them(49-0)haha,good for New Plymouth!! No tattoos that I can see !!

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