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Knowledge Exchange Summer students dive into forest management By Steve Pawlett TimberWest is once again a classroom to a group of excited summer students, eager to further their knowledge of the forest industry. A select group of students are receiving a hands-on experience in silviculture, forest engineering, and forest biology while assisting the company’s operations in Benefitting from an exchange of knowledge Nanaimo and Campbell River locations. and invaluable professional experience, students’ Benefitting from an exchange of knowledge responsibilities are as varied as B.C.’s coastal and invaluable professional experience, students’ biodiversity. From workshops in climate change responsibilities are as varied as B.C.’s coastal to overseeing drone flights and monitoring biodiversity. From workshops in climate change to artificial bear dens, TimberWest encourages overseeing drone flights and monitoring artificial participation in a variety of tasks. bear dens, TimberWest encourages participation TimberWest has about 100 employees and in a variety of tasks. has the big task of managing more than 325,000 TimberWest has about 100 employees and hectares of private forest land on Vancouver has the big task of managing more than 325,000 Island. It also owns renewable harvest rights to hectares of private forest land on Vancouver 700,000 cubic metres of timber per year. Island. It also owns renewable harvest rights to Continued on page 7 700,000 cubic metres of timber per year. INTRODUCING SPOT X 2-WAY SATELLITE MESSENGER

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www.workingforest.com │ The Working Forest │ 2018 Fall #1 3 EDITORIAL A Time of Change By Steve Pawlett, Editor Technological advances have been Box 138 Stn Main occurring at a rapid pace for the past North Bay, ON • P1B 8G8 1-877-869-0588 decade creating what has been described www.workingforest.com as a significant disruption to businesses in virtually every sector. Publisher: Miles Causey Editor: Steve Pawlett While these rapid advances in technology are the latest equipment available for each sector. Contributors: Robin Brunet disruptive, they are resulting in newfound efficiencies We want to share information on the latest equipment, Shaun Leslie Turriff and giving birth to a steady flow of revolutionary processes, and innovations as they occur. John Thomson Production: Wendy Killaire business models. To do this, we need your participation. Do you have Sales Manager: Brett Vezina The forest industry is benefiting greatly from these a new piece of equipment we should know about? Marketing Director: Loretta Causey advancements. Global demand for traditional forest Have you overcome a particularly stubborn obstacle in Accounts: Miles Causey products continues to shift as demand for non-traditional a creative and innovate way, let us know, and we can products continues to grow. share it in the pages of The Working Forest. The Working Forest is published 8 times a year by 1905058 Ontario Inc. Publication #41048506 We are seeing new applications for existing products, If you know of a logging, sawmill, biomass or 2 year subscription - $35 +hst as well as the development of new innovative products, forest management contractor or company that does 3 year subscription - $50 +hst which are helping the forest sector grow as it adapts to an outstanding job, let us know for our Profiles email subscription requests to loretta@working forest.com these market needs. Section. Please feel free to email me at steve@ * [email protected] At The Working Forest, we are also adapting to theworkingforest.com. change. Looking to live up to our moniker, we are $ [email protected] expanding our coverage of the forest industry to include ( 877-869-0588 all aspects of The Working Forest. You can expect to see more company/operator profiles of logging, sawmilling, Working Forest Newspaper Biomass and forest management operations. We now @Workingforest have a dedicated section in The Working Forest to review

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Continued from page 3 The CERES innovation ecosystem will create a of biomaterial research, as well as create ground rules Mi’kmawey Forestry Initiative will not only pave the unique foundation for new bioeconomy innovations in for successful cooperation. The agreement also aims to way for the stewards of our Nation in the Forestry Finland. Plant-based biomaterial is the future plastics support the commercial exploitation of project results. Sector, but it will also create innovative opportunities by and, according to researchers, much beyond. The CERES will function as a virtual knowledge centre. modernizing the practice and concept of Netukulimk in purpose of this ecosystem is to develop new materials, It will develop new methods for biomass processing as the management of our lands for our future generations,” in particular based on lignocellulose and forest biomass, well as material solutions based on these, and provide said Angie Gillis for industrial-scale production of packaging, textiles the industry long-term, globally cutting-edge R&D work. Senior Director, Department of Environment and Natural and separation systems, as well as semiconductors, Resources, The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq. composites and solutions for energy storage. Nova Wood products “This project will help the Mi’kmaq to develop further According to VTT’s scenario calculations, if used to positioned to increase exports capacity as they apply their own management concepts manufacture high added-value products, Finnish forest The Government of Canada is investing $275,000 and become leaders in ecological forest management, and field biomass could double in value by 2050. It is in Nova Wood Products Limited to renovate its facility a direction which the Province supports,” said The possible to do all this and, at the same time, reach the and install new equipment to modernize its operations. Honourable Iain Rankin Minister, Nova Scotia Lands climate targets set for the country. This scenario work is Nova Wood Products will enlarge its lacquer finishing and Forestry. the first analysis of Finland’s potential in the bioeconomy area and purchase automated equipment to assist with and its transition to a low-carbon economy, which takes the sanding, and spray finishing of wood products. This Aalto University aims to double account of all industrial and emission sectors. will enable the company to bid on larger projects that the value of the forest industry The objective of Finland’s national bioeconomy require a higher quality finish and faster delivery times Aalto University and VTT Technical Research strategy is to create 100,000 new jobs in the country while maintaining its current client base and expanding Centre of Finland signed a collaboration agreement and increase the bioeconomy output by EUR 40 billion to international markets. The new processing equipment on the CERES flagship program and took a concrete by 2025. The research and development work to be and renovated space will help maintain 30 full-time step towards a joint innovation ecosystem in the field performed under CERES will support the delivery of this positions. Several employees will be trained to operate of bioeconomy. The aim is to develop materials from objective and help companies to make new openings in the new equipment. renewable resources in order to safeguard a sustainable the international market. The funding was announced by Bernadette Jordan, future. The Academy of Finland has granted a EUR 9.5 On 23 August 2018, VTT President and CEO Antti Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets, million flagship funding for the first four years of the Vasara and Aalto University President Ilkka Niemelä on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister project. An extension funding for the next four-year signed a collaboration agreement to establish the CERES of Innovation, Science and Economic Development period will be based on an interim evaluation. The total ecosystem. In this agreement, both parties emphasized funding of the project is EUR 24 million. their willingness to create a joint ecosystem in the field Continued on page 5

4 2018 Fall #1 │ The Working Forest │ www.workingforest.com IN THE NEWS Continued from page 4 forests “first and foremost” as ecosystems. high production forestry including clearcutting; and and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Lahey says the controversial practice of clearcutting forests that are harvested with a “lighter touch” and Opportunities Agency (ACOA). ACOA is providing this would be acceptable in some even-aged forests of limited clearcutting. repayable assistance through the Business Development predominantly single softwood species. The report says its recommended changes are Program, which supports strategic investments that However, Lahey says alternatives to clearcutting estimated to reduce clearcutting from 65 percent of all will accelerate the growth of business and industries, should generally be used where the forest is of the mixed- harvesting on Crown land to between 20 and 25 percent. such as those in the manufacturing sector. Today’s species, multi-aged variety. About 90 percent of wood harvested in Nova Scotia announcement builds on commitments made by the The report says the province should adopt a is clear cut, according to federal figures. Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces so-called triad model that sees some forests protected to drive economic growth in the region through the from all forestry; some forests that are dedicated to Continued on page 6 Atlantic Growth Strategy.

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BETTER =BUSINESS “Our government knows that business success in Atlantic Canada requires modernization and CONNECTIONS FOR A LIFETIME improvements to production efficiency. Nova Wood Products Limited is a prime example of the positive results that can be achieved when companies adapt advanced manufacturing approaches to remain competitive and seize international opportunities,” said The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA “Nova Wood Products Limited has been a longstanding employer in Lunenburg for more than 26 years. The Government of Canada is pleased to support the expansion of its facility and upgrades to its manufacturing and processing equipment as it brings them one-step closer to reaching new international export markets,” adds Bernadette Jordan, Member of COME GROW WITH US Parliament for South Shore - St. Margarets. “The newly installed equipment has already had a positive impact on quality, productivity and capacity. OCT 2-4: TORONTO It has immediately produced the positive results we anticipated,” said Scott McVittie, Vice-President and Network with Producers, Buyers, Suppliers General Manger, Nova Wood Products Limited and Thought Leaders all in one location at the The company is a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) 2018 NHLA Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase! certified manufacturer and a founding member of Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of It all happens in Canada’s Downtown Canada (AWMAC) Atlantic.

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6 2018 Fall #1 │ The Working Forest │ www.workingforest.com Summer students dive into forest management Continued from page 1 “The tag line at VIU ‘get some mud on your boots’ literally probably brought me into forestry. I said, yes, that’s what I need, mud on my boots. I did the two-year Wittkamp spent the summer with TimberWest’s temperature, and precipitation so they are planted in program and I got South Island Operations crew as a forest engineering climates where they are currently best adapted” is also my silver ring and student. Throughout the summer Mariah and a reforestation strategy that students learn about during I’m now in a totally Marino, the other engineering student, worked with their summer placement with TimberWest. Mariah Wittkamp different place than TimberWests’ engineers learning about LIDAR TimberWest’s summer program stretches beyond I was, and I couldn’t be happier about it,” she said. and block/road layout; both in the field and on forestation as students get to monitor the habitats of Hilborn spent the summer with TimberWest’s TimberWests’ LRM software system. species at risk, such as that of the Northern Goshawk, environmental resource integration crew and with “I signed up in forestry by chance through a among other field responsibilities. “A number of Molly Hudson, TimberWest’s senior biologist and recommendation by a family friend,” explained ‘Goshawk Territories’ have been set aside from manager of stewardship and engagement. Wittkamp. harvesting TimberWest and my job is to find nests “We’re surveying to see what kind of activity there “I heard about the program at Vancouver Island and determine if the territory is still in use,” say is on TimberWest lands of the northern goshawk University and it appealed to me when I read about Mack Hallworth, who is working as a member of the species,” Hilborn said. working outside with the environment and people, so Environment and Resource Integration (ERI) team. One of the survey team’s tasks is to play recorded I signed up and I really had no idea what to expect. “I am pleased to be working in Nanaimo BC for a northern goshawk calls. If a bird responds, they track But it ended being the best decision I ever made.” company that values sustainable forest development, down the birds’ nests to determine if they have young The Coastal Silviculture Committee Summer environmental stewardship and, most importantly, and find out other information. The data gathered Workshop, based out of Campbell River, provides building and maintaining relationships with people,” provides information about what areas to reserve for insight into one of today’s most pressing questions says Marino Somerville, whose work this summer goshawk habitat. – climate change, and how to ensure that the young is primarily focused on engineering and operations. Hilborn said she plans to get her registered stands adapt to the changing conditions. During his Inspection of bridges designed as resource roads is professional forester and registered professional summer placement, Lyle Ahenakew learned that a another of the responsibilities of the team, as over time, biologist designations. “transitional shift from geographically based seed the bridges wear down due to vehicle use and weathering. Much of TimberWest’s land base is along the transfer to a climate-based seed transfer system” is a “During each inspection, we consistently look out for urban interface, or near communities and First Nation new tool for combatting global warming. “[Mitigating] any signs of bridge failure and instability.” This is territories. This creates a unique set of challenges, and climate change by moving seeds based on latitude, Continued on page 8 opportunities for the company. The forest company views ongoing cooperation and mutual respect as the keys to be a great neighbour and successful company. “I am extremely excited to be working with this dynamic organization, with such an active role in community involvement,” said Mariah Wittkamp.

working forest-signal ad.indd 1 3/5/13 9:47 AM www.workingforest.com │ The Working Forest │ 2018 Fall #1 7 Summer students dive said. “But this is something that we’re definitely we possibly can,” said Monica Bailey, TimberWest continuing so next summer we’ll be hiring another communications director. into forest management eight students and, hopefully, some of the kids that Bailey said part of TimberWest’s expansion plans Continued from page 7 we have this year will come back and we’re just include a new scholarship program that will be why TimberWest going to continue growing the program as much as launched later this year. has implemented a long-standing bridge inspection program. “One of the best parts I have found about my job is that I can balance my work load between field days and office Meghan Hilborn days. Getting the opportunity to be outdoors and apply newly acquired knowledge from school puts things into perspective of how sophisticated the forest industry is.” To Meghan Hilborn, “it’s the little things” that matter: “People walk by [and] say hello to us, or happily exchange a few words in the coffee room. These small events make me feel like I’m more than FORESTS an expendable, temporary employee, inspiring me to ARE THE ANSWER work harder every day.” “The forest industry is lot more diverse than most people think. There are lots of different career paths At the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI), we believe that well- in forestry. Some think its just about cutting down managed and certified forests, together with responsibly sourced trees, but its so much more than that. forest products, are the answer to a variety of societal needs including There are so many career paths you can follow. Don’t knock it until you have checked it out all the clean air and water, wildlife conservation, recreational opportunities, things you can do in forestry,” said Hilborn. green jobs and quality products from a renewable resource. “If you have any kind of interest in communities or the environment and managing land, a career in Choose the SFI Standard for your working forest. The actions we take forestry is a great idea because it’s just the beginning today determine the future of our forests. of your career and you have no idea what niche you may find yourself in. You will have opportunities to Learn more at sfiprogram.org. find something that is great for you,” adds Wittkamp. “We have had summer students in years past, but not in the numbers that we’ve had this year,” Bailey

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www.workingforest.com │ The Working Forest │ 2018 Fall #1 11 Firewood Processors At Cord King, it starts with the customer The Cord King firewood processor was first invented choosing Cord King means you are choosing a product between 1.5 to 5 full cords of fire wood per hour to in 1974, and by 1978, the first commercial firewood that you can depend on to get the job done. With this ensure maximum productivity. processor in North America was built. wide choice of machines, Cord King has something to Each model is available with a 4-, 6-, or 8-way Based in Perth, Ontario, Canada, Cord King was fit your budget. hydraulically adjustable splitting system – Cord King is engineered for excellence and manufactured to supply a At Cord King, it all starts with the customer: Cord the only company in the world that provides a lifetime need for a machine that was both easy to use and reliable. King believes that each and every machine should meet warranty on the entire splitter chamber for the original Now, forty years later, Cord King has grown from their needs to the T. That’s why they take pride in offering owner. Cord King is also the only company in the world its humble origins into an industry leader and highly fully customizable, built-to-spec firewood processors. If that offers 100% trade-in value within 12 months of the respected manufacturer of high-quality firewood you can dream it, Cord King can build it. original purchase towards the acquisition of a larger processors and accessories. Cord King builds firewood processors to your CS-Series model. With less than half the moving parts of other firewood specifications. Because all components are fabricated And of course, like all Cord King firewood processors, processors on the market, a Cord King firewood in-house, customizing your processor is never an issue. the M-Series can be custom-built to your specifications. processor needs a fraction of the maintenance, giving Starting with raw material, we build your machine from you more production time. Cord King machines hold the ground up. When you buy a processor from Cord CIRCULAR SAW MODELS their value for years to come thanks to their heavy- King, you’re getting a product built to your exact needs When you need to produce, the Cord King CS-Series duty construction. and specifications. From bearings and gas tanks to cabs is ready to meet and exceed your needs. Proven to have and controls, we build each part entirely on-site. the highest production rate on the planet, our CS-Series “When you need to firewood log processors use a carbide tooth slasher saw produce, the Cord King BAR SAW FIREWOOD to cut quickly and efficiently. With an industry leading PROCESSORS cut-to-cut cycle time of 3 to 5 seconds, these circular saw CS-Series is ready to meet The Cord King M-Series models have the highest processors can produce between 4 and 10 full cords of and exceed your needs.” production rate in their category, thanks to their wood per hour. The durable circular saws we use only standard .404 harvester bar saw, available in lengths require a sharpening between every 1,000 and 1,500 Now in use in over 16 countries and with over ranging from 24” to 32”. Built entirely from scratch cords of produced firewood. 20,000 machines built, Cord King has set itself apart by (we buy raw metal and manufacture all components All models come equipped with 50 to 127 HP diesel providing a user-friendly and innovative machine that on-site), the M-Series can be outfitted with power plants engines, with optional PTO tractor driven or 3 phase can produce–at a minimum–4 full cords of wood per ranging from 35 HP gas to 66 HP turbo diesel and can electric power also available. These processors are also hour. The numbers only go up from there! be customized with PTO tractor-driven or 3 phase the only ones available with a 4- to 28-way hydraulically With a selection of seven circular saw models and electric power. The M-Series models are heavy-duty adjustable splitting system. The splitting chamber is also a range of three harvester bar saw-equipped models, commercial firewood processors, capable of producing backed by a full lifetime warranty for the original owner, a warranty you’ll only find at Cord King. And of course, like all Cord King equipment, the CS-Series can be custom-built to your exact FIREWOOD PROCESSORS specifications and needs.

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12 2018 Fall #1 │ The Working Forest │ www.workingforest.com Firewood Processors Blacks Creek firewood processors simplify the process By Steve Pawlett We cut for a total of 24-hours and produced 42 bush cord and l was able to keep the two guys busy between piling & sawdust clean up.” Blacks Creek Innovations has 11 dealers in Canada and the U.S. and offers four models, ranging from the homeowner to commercial and ranging from 16-inch up to 23-inch diameter Logs. Blacks Creek offers four sizes of firewood conveyors from 16 feet to 30 feet. “Our design philosophy is simple and rugged using off-the-shelf parts … and our equipment is all made to be commercial,” adds Gilmer. “Our design makes us different from others on the market, and our niche is with commercial producers who are doing up to 2,000 face cord or 600 to 700 bush cords a year. Blacks Creek firewood processors are competitively priced, so you can take it out for a few weeks to do your wood processing and then put it away, the investment isn’t such that you need to run it all year long. Canadian-made Blacks Creek Firewood processing features to it, so we sold that one, and it sold quickly. equipment reduces fatigue, is easier on your knees and We built another one, and it quickly sold, the next thing back, and is much quieter than a chainsaw. Best of all, you know, we were in business.” the equipment allows you to cut over a cord of firewood “l did a custom cut for a farmer with an outdoor an hour (128 cubic feet). “Blacks Creek simplifies your furnace, explains Blacks Creeks firewood processor life’s work so that you can focus on output,” explains owner Chris Baden, “We cut for three eight-hour days, Sheldon Gilmer, owner, and designer of the Blacks and the average log was 10 to 12 feet long. We cut them Creek firewood processing system. “We specialize in into 22-inch in lengths and split them in half. With a building quality and affordable firewood processing crew of four, one feeding me with an S130 Bobcat Skid equipment and conveyors. Our design principle is Steer, me running the processor and two guys piling (14 simple; make it rugged, reliable and good value for your ft high) in the woodshed off of my 35ft chain conveyor. money. Exceptional customer service and support are the foundation of our company.” Gilmer, who designed the Black’s Creek firewood processors, has a background in engineering. He has worked on several projects in Canada and internationally for the Canadian government. “We worked overseas for thirty years in several countries in Africa, for water power, sawmills, agriculture, aquaculture, and forestry projects,” adds Gilmer. Gilmer uses his company as a tool to continue to help many international projects. Blacks Creek Innovations Inc. believes in sharing the many benefits of living in North America. A portion of their profits is used to support community development around the world. “We are pleased to partner with Hope International Development Agency to bring support to people in need around the world.” Currently, Blacks Creek is involved in teaching fish farming and building bridges on roads used to evacuate agricultural products in DR Congo. Blacks Creek Innovations started out in 2006, following the Ice storm. “We had grown up on a farm with firewood, but at the time of the ice storm, we didn’t have a wood stove so, after that power outage experience, we decided to get one and started cutting wood,” explained Gilmer. “Shortly after, I decided there had to be an easier way, so I built our first firewood processor for personal use. I then decided to add some

www.workingforest.com │ The Working Forest │ 2018 Fall #1 13 Firewood Processors Palax KS35S – A one-man firewood cutting system A reliable member of Palax family, the Palax KS35 it runs for several hours. Now that we are clearing land automatic lubricator of the saw-chain. The machine is is available in two models: the easy-to-operate Ergo for other landowners we have wood coming out of our an optimal choice if the diameter of the processed trees model, or with the hydraulically-controlled joystick ears,” adds Mancuso. “When I cut I just dump right into varies a lot. valve (S-model). the trailer and then go off and deliver the wood. It’s a The maximum cutting diameter is 13.8 in and the Thanks to the lateral path of motion of the crosscut one-man operation with this unit which is the main length of the log is from 10 in to 2 ft. This Ergo model handle on a level with the operator’s pelvis instead of reason I bought it.” has the cutting lever for the sawbar positioned on the the traditional up to down movement, the operating side of the machine, making the cutting more ergonomic ergonomics of the KS35 Ergo is excellent. This machine “It’s a one-man operation for the user. is the optimal choice where the diameter of the trees with this unit which is the This unit features an unobstructed and spacious being processed varies a lot. The maximum cutting splitting chute for clean firewood - The debris drops diameter is 35 cm. Thanks to the foldable conveyor, the main reason I bought it.” through the grate in the bottom of the splitting chute machine fits into a small space. Because the Palax firewood processors are always and as a result the processed firewood is clean and dries The chain-saw and the in-feed conveyor of the Palax delivered ready-assembled, they are quick and easy to out quickly. KS35S model are hydraulically controlled by an easy- put into operation. The in-feed conveyors and discharge Automatic high-speed valve is standard - The to-operate joystick-valve. Hydraulic height position conveyors of the machines are fitted with quick-releases. automatic high-speed valve considerably speeds up the controls the splitting wedge. The speed of the splitting In addition, the discharge conveyor is equipped with a operation of the machine. Small trees are split up at high cylinder is determined by the automatic high-speed winch that enables the machine to be easily made ready speed. While splitting thick logs, the approach stroke valve, which is a standard feature. Hydraulic quick- for operation without the use of tools. occurs at high speed but decelerates at the start phase connectors are provided for the external log deck. The advanced Palax firewood processors are fitted of the splitting. Then, as the force requirement again “Its self-sufficient and it runs like a charm. I originally with a discharge conveyor with two chains with a decreases, the high-speed motion resumes immediately. bought the Palax KS35S to keep up with producing completely open underside, which ensures the trouble- Precise length adjustment - The machine comes with firewood for family members, but since then I don’t free processing of firewood. The conveyor can also be a log-stop that always swings to the rear for the crosscut know how many thousands of cords I have cut, says turned to the side, which maximises its capacity: you can movement. This ensures the log falls unobstructed into John Mancuso. allow the machine to continue its work by turning the the splitting chute. The log-stop guides are equipped Mancuso originally bought the KS35S because it’s a discharge conveyor onto another trailer or a bag-packing with ball bearings. The length of the log can be adjusted one-man operation and his father was getting up into his stand, as the previous one fills up. from 10 in to 2 ft. 80s and could no longer help him out. Now Mancuso The Palax KS35 Ergo is a robust firewood processor A safe and easy-to-use patented log clamp - The does a lot of land clearing for local land owners. with a 15” hydraulic chainsaw. The standard configuration spring-loaded clamp presses the log on the upside and “I am a hobby farmer and we are cash cropping. I have comprises a 86.6 in long in-feed conveyor, a 14.1 ft long keeps it in position throughout the crosscut operation. the bench that comes with it and once I fill that bench swinging and folding discharge conveyor as well as an The sharp-crested rotating roller on the clamp prevents the tree from moving during the crosscut operation. A hydraulic clamp is standard with the KS35S model. Self-cleaning in-feed conveyor - The drive and FORESTRY return rollers of the in-feed conveyor are equipped with HAKMET MACHINERY efficient scrapers, which keep the rollers clean under all conditions. This feature is even more significant in winter as snow is not able to gather and pack between FIREWOOD PROCESSORS the roller and the belt. HIGH PRODUCTION - lOW MAINTENANCE - EASY SERvICE Reliable and easy-to-operate height adjustment of the D360 splitting wedge Automatic lubricator of the chainsaw - The lubricator applies lubricant to the saw-chain reliably and smoothly but only during the cutting operation. A 14.1 ft long, open and unobstructed swinging discharge conveyor. The discharge conveyor with polyethylene scrapers, two chains and gear drive is driven by a hydraulic motor. Even high trailers can be loaded with a conveyor of standard length. As both the top and the underside of the

With over 10 models to choose from the Palax firewood processors are available in both chain saw and circular saw ones for up to 17” diameter conveyor are completely open, operations are reliable. wood. Produce one to three cords per hour depending on model and setup. The machines are PTO driven and some with a 3-point hitch. Also PTO power packs available for some models. Depending on model adjust the length of the log from 10” to 26” and split the wood up to 12-ways with Hakmet also supplies a PTO powerpack to run the up to 35,000 lbs of force. The units have a high-speed valve, sealed bearings and a rear swingable 14’ conveyor with chains and scrapers. Also joystick controlled units available. Larger units have live log decks with chains and rollers to speed up the processing time. The units fold up for unit in case a tractor is not available to run the unit. The transportation. Visit our website for more pictures, specs and videos. powerpack is equipped with a 24 hp Honda motor. The all-time popular KS35 series has now been 1-800-361-2288 updated to the new generation D360 series. Check our website at www.hakmet.com for all the new www.hakmet.com features available.

14 2018 Fall #1 │ The Working Forest │ www.workingforest.com Environmental Challenge Canadian small businesses invited to develop innovative solutions to domestic plastics challenges By Steve Pawlett

As the single-largest purchaser of goods and services, Correctional Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous the federal government is using procurement in a new way Environment and Climate Change Canada Relations and Northern Affairs Canada have also is challenging small businesses to: to help Canadian small business owners commercialize committed to launching plastic innovation challenges 1. Find smart packaging design and other solutions their ideas and solve complex government challenges. later this fall. to reduce plastic waste Through the Innovative Solutions Canada program, 2. Find new ways to separate mixed plastics Innovative Solutions Canada is a key component of government departments are inviting small businesses for recycling the Government’s Innovation and Skills Plan, a multi- to come up with innovative solutions in response to 3. Identify ways to reduce and recycle plastic year plan to make Canada a global innovation leader and specific challenges they face. Winning small businesses construction waste prepare Canadians to succeed in tomorrow’s economy. may receive up to $150,000 to refine their research Fisheries and Oceans Canada is challenging “Throughout our history, innovation has been at and development and, if accepted into Phase 2, receive small businesses to: the heart of the success of our forest industry. Today, up to $1 million to develop a working prototype. The 4. Find plastic-free ways to get fish from fish farms our forests are helping to diversify a host of industry government may then act as a first customer, helping and the ocean to our plates sectors, both at home and abroad. We are thrilled to be these small businesses commercialize their innovations, 5. Find innovative new ways to manage old fishing supporting this challenge, which will bolster Canada’s scale up their business and create good jobs. equipment and debris and remove it from innovation economy while helping to meet Canada’s The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of our waters clean growth objectives,” said the Honourable Amarjeet Environment and Climate Change, announced seven Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources. challenges related to domestic plastics on behalf of the Natural Resources Canada are challenging “Our government is committed to supporting an Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, small businesses to: innovative agriculture and agri-food sector. Making Science and Economic Development, the Honourable 6. Turn leftover plant material from agriculture or biodegradable plastics from agricultural production Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export forestry into compostable bioplastics is a win for the environment, a win for our farmers Promotion, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Transport Canada is challenging small and a win for our economy. It will help Canada tackle Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable businesses to: plastic waste and create new market opportunities for Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, and the 7. Identify sustainable new ways to recycle or reuse farmers while driving new jobs and opportunities in Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport. and glass-fibre-reinforced plastic clean technologies,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

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www.workingforest.com │ The Working Forest │ 2018 Fall #1 15 portable sawmills SIX decades of sawmilling innovation D&L Timber Technologies Ltd is an industry leader in the development, back of the mill directly onto the lumber pile as the carriage returns to the operator. manufacture and distribution of portable and stationary sawmilling, ancillary The operator only has to handle the last few feet of the fully edged board. This mill wood processing equipment and solutions. “Our customers have always when combined with our very popular Live Hydraulic Log In-feed Deck with stop trusted the quality and reliability of the D&L Twin Saw and our newest and go loader arms, provides a very productive commercial operation. innovations in the D&L 180 degree Swing Blade technology,” says Lindsay D&L 180 Degree Swing Blade Sawmill models Flett, owner of D&L Timber Technologies Ltd. The most advanced swing blade mill in the world, D&L 180 degree Swing Blade, D&L Timber Technologies Ltd offers a wide range of circular sawmills, has been designed to reduce downtime while waiting for replacement parts. D&L portable sawmills and supplementary equipment. has made every effort to incorporate use of “off-the-shelf” parts to make repair and D&L Twin Saw – 60DTH or Twin Saw- 36DTH replacement quick, easy and affordable. The horizontal saw or edging saw works like a built-in edger. This saw is edging “ When something needs to be repaired the operator can pull his crescent wrench your lumber, while the head saw is making its vertical cut through the log. The key out of his back pocket and fix it” say owner Lindsay Flett. advantages of this design are: no log turning, higher yield and less handling. The The D&L Swing Blade houses the only 180-degree swinging, saw in the world, splitter system, designed to follow both saws, keeps the boards separated from each giving it many advantages over a 90 degree swing: other and from the saws. • Saw guards swing with the saw to protect the operator at all times, The head saw starts into the log first, then, as the edger saw trails edging the board, • Double cutting is easy, the log tension is released after the head saw, not onto the head saw. The sawing • Guards always remain in place, sequence eliminates any clamping onto the head saw. The results are higher yields, • The head does not have to be removed and turned 180 degrees to cut back, less waste and lower saw maintenance. • The operator can cut from either side of the log, The carbide Inserted saws allow the operator to change the teeth in the field. There • Large beams, up to a 12x24, can be cut without log turning and is a total of 10 teeth in the head saw and 8 in the edger saw, typical costs are $4 per • The use of powder coated steel and aluminum extruded components provides day for replacement saw teeth, with a production of 45,000 bdft. There are fewer longevity, strength and added performance. teeth on the smaller model saws. You will never have to replace the actual blade, it’s Engineered Blades: with you for life. D&L prides itself on its blade technology. Over the last 35 years, D&L has spent With the board return built right into the carriage, the lumber returns out of the more than a ¼ of million dollars developing its blade technology. While “most manufacturers will design and build a mill, we take a different approach. We design and engineer the blade first, then the mill around it. The blade is the single most D&L Twinsaw important part of the mill” says owner Lindsay Flett. All of our D&L Mill models use the revolutionary D&L Carbide Tipped saw blade design, thin kerf (1/4″) blade with 6 teeth. The D&L blade makes accurate, smooth D&L Scragg Systems cuts and is second to none in the industry. Sharpening can be done in place and in minutes using the standard 12v diamond sharpener and jig. It is worth noting that in D&L 180 Degree comparison with other cutting systems is the cost of operating our blades. . D&L’s Swing Blade Mills run about $3.00 per day for the saw teeth, , while typical a band saw costs at least $30.00 a day. Our blades are second to none in the industry. The D&L carbide tipped blade is ideal for soft- or hardwoods and is being used throughout world. D&L Swing Blades can be transportable by one man with a standard mobile dolly wheel attachment. The D&L 180 degree EcoMill can be transported by hand to the log making the most remote locations easily accessible, with very quick and easy set up on uneven terrain. All of the D&L Swing blade Mill models use the • Over 65 years experience following attachment options • Slabbing bar for making wide table top slabs, • We sell factory direct • Planer blade to smooth beams, cants or large slabs, and grooves to make T&G cabin kits, • Most advanced Swing blade • Orbital slab sanding disc to smooth large slabs or beams, in the world • Drill and router bit attachment for both vertical and horizontal drilling, • Portable log dogs bunk and firmly hold logs in place while sawing and • Most advanced circular • Carbide inserted saw teeth on the blades can be changed while blade is still on the mill. sawing systems D&L 12” Commercial Hydraulic Swing Blade • World wide sales There are two models to choose from: the D&L 1224 Standard and the DL1224 Super Hydraulic, Lac La Hache BC V0K 1T0 The D&L 12” Standard Commercial All Hydraulic 180-degree Swing Blade with 250-396-4607 a 46 hp Kubota diesel, and the D&L Super Hydraulic models have been improved from our first 12” Standard Swing. The newer models have both a single axle trailer 877-420-5998 (toll free) and manual dogs to set up at ground level. Both systems may be viewed on our web 250-395-0866 (cell) site. Lindsay Flett commented, “We answered the call when our customer base was looking for an all commercial, 12” cut, all hydraulic 180 degree swing blade”.. With D&L Timber Technologies Ltd. all of our commercial mill models, we now offer PLC set works for added accuracy www.dltimbertech.com and production Continued on page 21

16 2018 Fall #1 │ The Working Forest │ www.workingforest.com Sustainability Designers of Canada’s 1st “Living Building” share lessons on meeting the certification’s stringent requirements sustainability standard in the world. Designed by to its surrounding ecosystem by how it gathers energy DIALOG for the Regional Municipality of York, the from the sun to power the building and the way it purifies centre is LEED Platinum and ILFI Certified. The Living greywater generated in the building before returning it Building Challenge (LBC) is a building certification to the ecosystem. program, advocacy tool, and philosophy that defines A regenerative space: DIALOG’s architectural Photo credit: Cindy Blazevic Photo credit: the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built design and sustainable engineering practices support a environment possible today. The world’s most rigorous reforestation effort by the Regional Municipality of York standard for green buildings, a “Living Building” is that began in 1924 to regenerate the York Regional Forest free of toxic chemicals and runs on net-zero energy, that was lost from clear cutting and ecological depletion generating the same amount of and sometimes more of the site in the 1800s and to create “the greenest energy that it requires to operate. education centre ever-built”. | Photo: Tom Arban (left), To help restore the natural habitat of the area and meet Cindy Blazevic right) the certification’s stringent sustainability requirements, “Every design and engineering effort was driven by DIALOG brought together an interdisciplinary design the belief that ‘living buildings’ take responsibility for team of architects, engineers, interior designers, forest the ecosystems they play an integral part in, but we also Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education education experts, arborists, and ecologists. The resulting understood at a larger scale that carbon emissions, the Centre is the first project in Canada to be recognized 4,000 square foot single-story building has a projected by-product of energy produced by fossil fuels, do not by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) as 90-year lifespan, is made entirely of non-toxic and respect boundaries, so efforts were also focused on the Living Building Challenge certified; the most rigorous sustainably-sourced construction materials, and responds Continued on page 18

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www.workingforest.com │ The Working Forest │ 2018 Fall #1 17 Designers of Canada’s 1st “Living Building” share lessons on meeting the certification’s stringent requirements Continued from page 17 big-picture biosphere problem,” says Craig Applegath, principal at DIALOG. “The architectural and engineering strategies carried out in the design of the Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre were therefore supportive of carbon neutrality and reduced carbon emissions based on the Living Building Challenge’s very strict definition of net-zero energy use. Every design decision acknowledged and responded to both the building’s immediate ecosystem, while recognizing the building’s role in reducing its global carbon footprint.” Designed to be easily disassembled and recycled after its projected 90-year life cycle, the exterior wood panelled façade was salvaged and repurposed Douglas fir from the demolished Cascades Factory on Commissioners Street in Toronto. The structure was built primarily of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glued laminated timber (glulam) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-

certified to ensure materials were tracked and verified to Norman Studio Photo credit come from ecologically sustainable sources. Sun-path orientation was the driving force behind the building’s positioning to prevent over-heating and provide shade context. While the same approach would be compatible wrote several hundred letters of advocacy asking for in the summer months while naturally warming and to other low-density environments, there are added improved transparency.” illuminating the interior during winter months. complexities in dense, urban environments; in those areas A “Living Building” demonstrates excellence in Positive lifecycle value: Roof-mounted photovoltaic we are likely to look to community solar and offsetting seven performance areas over a twelve-month period of panels generate upwards of 35MWh of clean energy, strategies,” says Charles Marshall, sustainability continuous occupancy. Areas include: Place (restoring more than the building uses annually. The additional associate at DIALOG. “The biggest leap forward from a healthy interrelationship with nature); Water (creating investment in clean energy technology reduces annual standard practice that we can apply to any future project, developments that operate within the water balance of operating costs and results in positive lifecycle value for and our greatest challenge, was pursuing the ‘red list’ a given place and climate); Energy (relying only on the facility. | Diagram and Site Plan: DIALOG requirement to eliminate chemicals of concern. We spent current solar income); Health & Happiness (creating “We used a variety of strategies to allow the building over three years researching and requesting ingredient environments that optimize physical and psychological to operate at net-zero water and net-positive energy, lists and health product declarations from our suppliers health and well-being); Materials (endorsing products each of which is effective in this particular climate and in order to be compliant, and by the end of the project, that are safe for all species through time; Equity (supporting a just and equitable world); and, Beauty (celebrating design that uplifts the human spirit). Healthy and beautiful: Designed primarily of wood, the structure provides a space to explore the importance of natural resources, role of forest ecology our communities, and the different ways to work with wood. The integration of cross-laminated timber (CLT) significantly limits the use of chemical compounds while sequestering and storing carbon. | Photo: Tom Arban (left), Cindy Blazevic (right) The Bill Fisch Forest Stewardship and Education Centre is Canada’s first “Living Building” and one of only 21 buildings worldwide with complete certification. DIALOG is overseeing net-zero energy and carbon neutral building initiatives across Canada and the U.S., including University of Calgary’s MacKimmie Complex and Professional Faculties Building Project and Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Arthur Meighen Building Rehabilitation. All projects incorporate design-thinking philosophies from the Community Wellbeing Framework and contribute to The AIA 2030 Commitment, a pledge made by the firm to have a carbon neutral portfolio by 2030.

18 2018 Fall #1 │ The Working Forest │ www.workingforest.com Forestry Trends Strengthening Canada’s forest sector At the conclusion of the annual meeting of the – especially on issues where there is overlap between communities and to families across rural and northern Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM), Forest federal and provincial jurisdictions. Canada,” said Nighbor. “We look forward to working Products Association of Canada (FPAC) announced “Canada’s forest products sector has the potential to with CCFM and governments across the country in its strong support for the Ministers’ commitment to broaden our global reach of traditional forest products, the weeks and months ahead so we can unleash this strengthen Canada’s forest sector through a renewed and to be a world leader in the expanding bioeconomy. potential and make some even greater things happen national vision. We also have the opportunity to do more to bring about for our environment and our economy,” he concluded. The CCFM meeting is an annual gathering of greater social and economic opportunities for Indigenous Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers and Deputy Ministers responsible for forestry. First established in 1985, the CCFM annual meeting provides a great opportunity for political leaders from across Canada to come together to discuss forest sector challenges and opportunities, as well as to talk about current and emerging forestry-related issues and trends across the country. FPAC CEO Derek Nighbor, who presented to the CCFM delegation, was pleased with what he heard coming out of this week’s meetings.

“Canada’s forest products sector, like other natural resource sectors in Canada, is subject to among the most stringent rules and regulations in the world.”

“Any time you have political leaders from not only different parts of the country, but also from different political parties, come together and align on key priorities like accelerating innovation, improving sector competitiveness, supporting the expansion of trade, and doing more to keep our communities safe from fire, it is a great message to send to our forestry workers, our investors, and our forestry communities from coast to coast,” said Nighbor. “Canada can be proud of our reputation of being among the best in the world in how carefully and responsibly we manage our forests, how we are leaders in supporting the move to a greener economy, and how we are sustaining and creating good-paying jobs that support hundreds of thousands of families across the country. This week’s CCFM meetings affirmed the potential of made-in-Canada forestry to be bigger and better, and the political will from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador to get more done,” he added. Canada’s forest products sector, like other natural resource sectors in Canada, is subject to among the most stringent rules and regulations in the world. The quality of Canadian forest products and the responsible way in which we manage our forests in Canada are key advantages for our sector in many key markets around the world. In order to realize our full potential in the cleaner and greener economy, and in order to increase the levels of strategic investment in Canadian forestry businesses and in our forestry workers, we need governments to create a business climate that provides greater certainty and predictability related to the legislation, regulations, and policies we work under

www.workingforest.com │ The Working Forest │ 2018 Fall #1 19 Stopping pests at the the global variety of pests possibly encountered in wood USDA APHIS, and Pennsylvania State University were packaging. After initially testing all eight groups, the our invaluable North American partners in developing border protecting forest most tolerant pest and its life cycle stages are determined. the new international standardized test methodology health & global trade The final test phase of the process involves successfully and data for new treatments,” states Adnan. In its final Continued from page 10 decimating the necessary amount of tolerant pests to phase of adoption, the process for new phytosanitary satisfy quarantine statistics requirements. This needs to treatments is now in the hands of the IPPC and its 183 been registered in Australia and soon in New Zealand, be performed under simulated operational conditions to signatory countries for critical review and acceptance. and has been tested in other countries,” says Adnan. understand and address issues regarding the delivery of For Adnan and his collaborators, its adoption will be a “We are working with our U.S. colleagues to confirm a lethal treatment dose throughout the wood. huge achievement. its efficacy for North American wood species as part of With the development of treatments assessed by an the international collaborative work to support its IPPC approved and manageable standardized process, new adoption.” The team is in the early stages of proving treatments will emerge faster and a suite of phytosanitary the concept and its effectiveness against pine wood measures will be made available to trading nations’ nematode and several pathogenic fungi and insects. If industry and regulators. A standardized process allows passed, it will take another two to five years to develop data from different labs to be utilized and combined the data needed for international review and adoption. to prove to the international community that a new Over the past 12 years, Adnan has been an treatment can significantly reduce the risk. Common integral contributor to the IPPC’s development treatments developed for wood packaging are also used of a rigorous assessment process for new wood through bilateral agreements for other wood products packaging phytosanitary treatments. “Traditionally, test Finding processes acceptable to every IPPC signatory such as logs and lumber. Often behind the scenes, we methodologies and quarantine statistics relied on pests country is extremely complex and requires a great must applaud the years of complex discussions and with large populations that could be created in the lab, deal of time. This can only be accomplished through work going into solutions that protect our forests’ such as fruit flies,” explains Adnan. “However, this is not collaboration under an umbrella of relevant panels of health and enable continued, prosperous global trade applicable to forest pests with much smaller populations, technical experts and input from IPPC. The International and economies. so it’s necessary to find ways to develop robust Forestry Quarantine Research Group, an advisory group For more information, please contact Adnan Uzunovic quarantine statistics data with lower numbers of pests.” to the IPPC, brings together scientists, regulators and ([email protected]), Principal Scientist The new process also includes selecting a representative industry and has connected Adnan with a powerhouse and Mycologist in FPInnovations’ Sustainable of eight groups of pests (5 insect families, 2 fungal team of collaborators. “The Canadian Forest Service, Construction group. genera and pine wood nematode) that best characterize

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