Friday Five: Forestry News for August 18, 2017

Friday Five is our weekly recap of timber and forestry news for the week, and things we think are cool or interesting. Here are your top stories for the week:

Canadian giant Irving plans paper plant in Georgia, 200 jobs

• http://www.ajc.com/business/canadian-giant-irving-plans-paper-plant-georgia-200-jobs/WbhnPhUcK67QIdmUHccsPJ/

‘Stumpboat’ from Georgia tackles Greenwood Lake stumps

• http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/west-milford/2017/08/11/stumpboat-georgia-tackles-greenwood-lake-stumps/560736001/

Alabama Power, partners continue longleaf pine forest restoration

• http://www.alabamanewscenter.com/2017/08/16/alabama-power-partners-continue-longleaf-pine-forest-restoration/

Land owners can profit from TN timber farming program

• http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/36153643/land-owners-can-profit-from-timber-farming-program

Bear rescued from forest fire won’t let go of his hero