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Forestry Permits and Hydropower Assets: Domtar Under Fire

In Quebec, Domtar is facing mounting political, union, and Indigenous scrutiny over two separate but increasingly intertwined controversies:...

Coveris to Sell Paper Business Unit to Kingswood Capital

Coveris has reached an agreement to sell its Paper Business Unit to U.S.-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management.

Metsä Board pauses Husum conversion project

Metsä Board has suspended its plans to convert production at its Husum mill in Sweden, ...

Smurfit Westrock Posts Solid Q4 Amid Headwinds

Smurfit Westrock delivered resilient fourth-quarter performance despite challenging market conditions, ...

Suzano Delivers Record Sales Volumes in 2025

Suzano reported record sales volumes and net revenue in 2025, supported by continued improvements in operational efficiency and...

Western Forest Products Faces Weak Markets in Q4 2025

Western Forest Products reported a challenging fourth quarter and full-year 2025, reflecting continued pressure in global lumber markets, ...

Where to find FSC at events in 2026

2026 promises to be another active year for FSC Canada as we continue to engage with communities, organizations, and leaders across the country.

New edition released: Integrating FSC Certification into Impact Investing

The second edition of Integrating FSC Certification into Impact Investing is now available. 

Taan Forest becomes Canada’s first FSC Verified Impact forest

Taan Forest becomes Canada’s first FSC Verified Impact forest, highlighting Indigenous-led stewardship and biodiversity protection.

Environmental Perspective on a New Federal Produce Packaging Study

A new Canadian federal government study examining the cost implications of reducing plastic packaging for fresh produce sold in Canada provides insight ...

Two new positions for hire

After a year establishing our new Canada/United States Region at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), we are now growing the team. 

Green hydrogen and pulp mills

“Green” hydrogen (GH2) will be important in the future because it can play a key role in decarbonizing processes that are difficult to electrify.

Three Mills, One Failure, Three Different Responses

The white liquor clarifier rake failed in three pulp mills, two in the United States and one in Canada. 

Restoring Dryer Efficiency Through Mill Assessment

Restoring Dryer Efficiency: How a Comprehensive Dryer Assessment Improved Mill Performance 

Sonoco Moves to Wind Power Under ENGIE VPPA

Sonoco has begun receiving renewable power under a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with ENGIE North America, ...

Bridging The Gap: Leading People To Achieve Collective Goals

Organizations rarely fail because of poor strategy, but they struggle because of the gap between knowledge and behavior ...

Repurposed Instrumentation for Advanced Mill Diagnostics

Applications of advanced diagnostic measurements in industrial settings are truly boundless.

Pressure Gauge Readings In Seal Water Management

What is the gauge truly measuring? 

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EPIQ names Bergeron Regional Ops Director NA

EPIQ Machinery has appointed Emmanuel Bergeron as Regional Director of Operations – North America, ... 

Double-Sided PSA Liners Now Recyclable With Paper

Ahlstrom has unveiled Acti-V® RRF Natural, a next-generation release liner for double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes that can be recycled with paper, ...

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