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Discusses the impact of the fibre shortages experienced by British Columbia (B.C.) mills on the prairie woodlands of surrounding provinces in Canada, particularly Alberta. Frenzy for prairie trees due to the shortages; Efforts of B.C. mills to forage in neighboring provinces; Experience of Alberta ranchers with B.C. millers' demands for wood; Environmental impact of increased wood export to B.C.

The article reports on the recovery of the forest industry in Canada due to the increase in demand for housing in the U.S. and lumber exports to China. It discusses the expected increase in the price of lumber from 180 U.S. dollars in 2009 to more than 500 U.S. dollars per one thousand board feet by year 2013. It focuses on deals made by lumber companies in British Columbia with contractors from China who promoted the safety of wood compared to concrete in case of an earthquake.

Focuses on the logging tool Sawfish designed to recover trapped timber from underwater forestry invented by Chris Godsall, founder of Victoria, British Columbia-based Triton Logging. Features of the hydraulic saw; Overview of how the machine works; Cautions of some conservationists regarding underwater wood.

Reports that Lowe's Companies, Inc., a retailer of home improvement supplies, agreed to stop purchasing wood harvested from the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. Adoption of a policy on wood banning; Information on the `Healthy Forest Advisory Board' established by Lowe's.

Focuses on the incentives given to four British Columbian communities for the optimization on cost-effective use of wood in community building project. Identification of the four communities; Sponsor of the awards program; Diversification of wood industry.