WFCA: Covid-19 Pandemic DRAFT Guidelines for Camps and Crews (Updated 31/03/2020)
From the Western Forest Contractors Association: April 1, 2020 by WFCA Office Please click here for the drafted Covid-19 Pandemic Guidelines for Camps and Crews. This
WFCA: Covid-19 Pandemic DRAFT Guidelines for Motels and Remote Accommodations (Updated 31/03/2020)
From the Western Forest Contractors Association: April 1, 2020 by WFCA Office Please click here for the drafted Covid-19 Pandemic Guidelines for Motels and Remote Accommodations
DR Systems Phoenix Connect
Designed by foresters for foresters, Phoenix Connect is a cost-effective, easy to use forestry management application that allows companies to efficiently plan and track
Event Postponed
2020 Conference and AGM Nakusp – May 27-29 due to Covid 19 precautions
Vancouver scientists head up four-year international wildfire study
By John Kurucz, Vancouver Courier They may be on the other side of the world, but we’ve got a lot in common with the
McBride may get boost in search for wood waste
By Fran Yanor, The Rocky Mountain Goat McBride’s pursuit of a black pellet biofuels plant may get a boost from the B.C. government. Boreal
Letter: An obituary for UBC’s tallest tree
From Ira Sutherland, The Ubyssey UBC has lost a very special member of its campus community. A local tree known as the Wesbrook
Northern Development approves over $1.4 million in economic development projects in Northern B.C., including funding for the Dunster Community Forest
Press release from Northern Development Initiative Trust Northern Development today announced the approval of $1,424,018 for eight projects in its service region that seek
Vavenby tenure transfer approved, includes funds for Wells Gray Community Forest
From FLNRORD: Forestry workers, contractors and First Nations in and around Clearwater, Vavenby and Adams Lake will benefit from the transfer of Canfor’s Vavenby
Governments, First Nations enhance caribou protection
FLNRORD Press Release After years of respectful dialogue, the B.C government has partnered with the Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations and the federal
ABCFP 2020 Keynote Presentation by Minister Donaldson
From Kelly McCloskey at Tree Frog News: Citing a long list of “unacceptable trends” inherited by his government after the 2017 election—such as
Clearwater mayor loses patience with province’s slow pace on Canfor timber transfer
From Derrick Penner, Vancouver Sun Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell’s patience ran out last week when he heard Forests Minister Doug Donaldson say in the
UBC releases “Community Views on Wildfire Risk and Preparedness in the Wildland-Urban Interface” report
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have released a report for a project completed with support from BCCFA as well as the Union
Community forests give back to their communities – featuring McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest
McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest contributed $84,923 in community project funding in 2018. Project proponents leveraged this investment totaling $32,737 in outside funding. In
City of Quesnel invited to be part of new Community Forest Agreement
From BC Local News The City of Quesnel has been invited to be part of a new Community Forest Agreement (CFA), something the mayor
Logan Lake Community Forest hosts UBC Master of Sustainable Forest Management students for field training with Forsite Consultants
Forsite and UBC MSFM students recently took part in a field day at Logan Lake BC, meeting Logan Lake, District Of council members and their Fire
Workshop will help move Quesnel Timber Supply Area community forest forward
BCCFAs Manager of Extension and Communication, Susan Mulkey will be presenting at a workshop facilitated by the City of Quesnel in April. Read more
Clinton and District Community Forest passes audit
From the Forest Practices Board An audit of the Clinton and District Community Forest in the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District has found
Powell River Community Forest annual report highlights 2019 operations
From the Powell River Peak On January 24, Powell River Community Forest Ltd. released its 2019 Annual Report to the Community as a four-page
Clearwater’s post-sawmill plans on hold for Ministry of Forests and Lands decision
From Derek Penner, Vancouver Sun The small town of Clearwater has sight of a future for forestry, though the community is still just eight