Community Forest News from SE BC
West Boundary Forest Report Boundary Creek Times President Randy Kappes has released an update of the West Boundary Community Forest guiding principles, which include
Province creates community forest near Burns Lake
Congratulations to the Chinook Community Forest BC Government News The creation of a new community forest near the Village of Burns Lake will help
Board announces appointment of new CEO at the BC Forest Safety Council
Congratulations to Rob Moonen on his appointment as CEO of the BC Forest Safety Council. We look forward to working with you. read more
A renewable and biodegradable alternative to Styrofoam
wood based foam KTH.se Maybe soon we can say goodbye to polystyrene, the petroleum-based material that is used to make Styrofoam. In what looks
Editorial: Landmark Great Bear Rainforest deal proves agreement is possible
An agreement on logging in the Great Bear Rainforest now points the way forward for so many other groups in B.C. who are mired
BCForest Safety Council – Safety Alert
Preventative actions for log truck drivers On January 26th, a 22 year old log truck driver was fatally injured in an incident on Highway
Dollar looms as stumbling block in Canada-U.S. softwood negotiations
By Gordon Hamilton Business in Vancouver The Canadian dollar’s nosedive has disrupted North American lumber markets to the point that Canada is expected to
RIP our beloved Robin Hood
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our friend and colleague. On March 17th, with his family at his side,
B.C. resource sector up to the challenges: Clark
Prince George Citizen It was not a rah-rah tone that Premier Christy Clark took when she spoke at the BC Natural Resources Forum on
Chilliwack MLA named parliamentary secretary for forestry
The announcement was made during the Premier’s address at the BC Natural Resources Forum. Chilliwack Times Premier Christy Clark has named Chilliwack MLA John
2016 Interior Safety Conference
Choose To Save Lives – Actively Participate in a Safety Culture BC Forest Safety Council Plans are well underway for the 2016 Interior Safety
Eye on BC’s Forests: The FPB Chair’s Message
“A results-based framework does not focus upon how we get to the result we want to achieve.” Tim Ryan Forest Practices Board Over its
We’ll Always Have Paris: Climate Change Success Runs Through Forests
Huffington Post The landmark climate agreement signed last weekend in Paris is notable for many reasons, including recognition that renewable energy alone won’t solve
Forests Emerge as a Big Winner in Paris Agreement
Huffington Post The global climate agreement reached in Paris marks a historic moment for forests as they are now enshrined in international climate action.