More wildfire supports needed for isolated Indigenous communities: report
Read the report here… The Tsilhqot’in Nation is calling for improved wildfire training for Indigenous crews in a report that says the Chilcotin region saw
Wildfire risk reduction grants benefit northern Island
As part of its ongoing commitment to reduce wildfire threats, the B.C. government is providing over $265,000 in Community Resiliency Investment grants to support
North Cowichan to move forward with public engagement on forests
North Cowichan intends to move forward with its plans for meaningful public engagement on the future of its 5,000-acre municipal forest reserve. But while
Record year for Community Forest revenue
2018 was a record year for revenue, according to the year-end financial report presented at the Sunshine Coast Community Forest’s (SCCF) May 13 annual
Cheslatta sign restitution agreements with provincial government
The Cheslatta Carrier Nation has reached agreements with the provincial government to provide restitution and redress for impacts from the creation of the Nechako
Chief Na’Moks of The Wet’suwet’en briefs the UN on Canada’s Indigenous rights progress
Three years ago, Wet’suwet’en hereditary Chief Na’Moks stood in full regalia before the United Nations in New York City. He propped his cellphone in
UBC professor suggests partnership with N. Cowichan on municipal forest reserve future
A partnership is being proposed that would see North Cowichan work with UBC and the Coastal Douglas Fir Conservation Partnership to plan and advance
‘We’re concerned’: hundreds attend caribou meeting in Revelstoke
There was standing room only at the caribou conservation meeting last night. A crowd of more than 800 filled the Community Centre auditorium, spilling
B.C. government to require permission to transfer forest cutting rights
The B.C. government is changing the rules for timber licences, requiring provincial permission for companies to trade or dispose of cutting rights. Forests Minister
Changes will encourage diversity in B.C.’s forest sector
Amendments to the Forest Act will enhance public trust and ensure public forests are managed in the best interests of British Columbians. “We want all
B.C. premier says wood to be used in two provincial megaprojects
British Columbia is moving to help revive the provincial forest industry by requiring the use of engineered wood on the new St. Paul’s Hospital
Horgan pledges to build museum, hospital with mass timber
The B.C. government will use its procurement powers on large public works projects, like the new $1.9 billion St. Paul’s Hospital, to promote mass
Premier launches forest policy review for Interior
The provincial government is launching a “regionally-driven” process to renew the Interior’s forest industry, Premier John Horgan said Friday. Speaking at the Council of
Western Forest Products, Huu-ay-aht First Nation ink forestry deal
Western Forest Products and the Huu-ay-aht First Nation have finalized a deal for a seven per cent stake in a Port Alberni forest operation,
Forest improvement projects receive almost $3.4 million
The Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. is providing nearly $3.4 million to support a range of projects to improve unproductive forests or forests that
B.C. invests $7.9 million to continue advancing wood use and growing global market
To create and support good jobs in British Columbia’s forest sector, government is investing $7.9 million to promote and grow markets for B.C. wood
Squamish Nation and District sign community forest agreement
A new community forest is on the verge of becoming a reality after the Squamish Nation and the District of Squamish signed an agreement. The agreement
Public asked to report wildfire-related erosion concerns
The B.C. government is asking for the public’s assistance in reporting any erosion concerns or potential flooding risks associated with recent wildfires within the
SFI develops small-scale certification model for Indigenous peoples, families, and communities.
As forest industry leaders meet in Vancouver this coming week for the annual conference of the Council of Forest Industries, we have a great
Caribou plans could have big consequences for Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation
A local logging company said they want to be more involved with caribou recovery plans negotiations. The Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation, which is owned