B.C. rethinks tree planting after wildfires, beetles deplete forests
From Tom Fletcher, Vernon Morning Star The B.C. NDP government is preparing to overhaul its reforestation program after widespread fires and the Justin Trudeau
BCCFA at the 2020 ABCFP AGM
This week, over February 5, 6, 7, the Association of BC Forest Professionals held its annual AGM and conference in Nanaimo. Representing BCCFA
Small businesses in Northern B.C. to benefit to the tune of $1.1 million
From K-J Millar The Northern View Small businesses in Northern British Columbia will benefit to the tune of $1.1 million in grant funding
Burns Lake Band signs historic agreement with B.C.
From BC Local News The Burns Lake Band — along with six other Carrier Sekani First Nations — has signed a historic partnership
Thinking Locally: BC Communities and Forest Management
From Kelly McCloskey, The Tree Frog Forestry News Forest Minister Doug Donaldson said the future of forest management in BC will involve communities
Mayor says 2020 should be a busy year for forestry in the Quesnel area
From George Henderson, My Cariboo Now Mayor Bob Simpson says starting this week they will be working with the Ministry of Forests and Lands
Community Forests reduce waste – featuring the Cheakamus Community Forest
Situated on 33,018 Ha surrounding Whistler, the Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF) is a partnership between the Lil’wat and Squamish First Nations and the Resort
Designing a more resilient forest: Team of scientists takes aim at source of B.C.’s catastrophic fires
By Randy Shore / Vancouver Sun If the catastrophic fire seasons of 2017 and 2018 are the new normal, it won’t matter what B.C.
100 Mile House Community Forest receives successful Forest Practices Board audit
An audit of community forest CFA K2W, in the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District, has found compliance with B.C.’s forestry legislation. The community
Why we knock on wood
By Rosemary V. Hathaway | AP Ever said something like, “I’ve never gotten a speeding ticket” – and then quickly, for luck, rapped your knuckles on a
Forestry workshop looks to diversify industry in Clearwater – featuring the Wells Gray Community Forest
From Brendan Kyle Jure – North Thompson Star/Journal The District of Clearwater Forestry Working Group hosted a “value-added/forestry utilization workshop” on Saturday to continue
“It’s not just pine beetle, and it’s not just fires,” Premier talks BC natural resource concerns
From George Henderson, My Cariboo Now Premier John Horgan fielded questions from the media at the Natural Resources Forum in Prince George today
Burns Lakers having a say in forestry decisions
From BC Local News: A local group has been enabling Burns Lakers to have a say in decisions that affect the local forest products
Harvesting simulator to provide many benefits for the Burns Lake community, featuring the Burns Lake Community Forest!
The Burns Lake Community Forest has just taken possession of a forwarder/harvester simulator video package designed to teach people the fundamentals of single tree
Local leaders set to attend resource industries annual forum in PG
From BC Local News: Several local leaders are attending the 17th Annual BC Natural Resource Forum in Prince George, Jan. 28 to 30. Mayor
Amid forestry struggles, panel finds ‘surprising’ consensus on old-growth logging concerns in B.C.
When professional foresters Al Gorley and Garry Merkel were appointed to lead a sweeping review of how B.C.’s old-growth forests are managed, they made
Premier’s hand-picked liaison quits process to save endangered caribou in northeastern B.C.
Fro CBC News: A former cabinet minister has resigned his role as “community liaison” for a controversial caribou recovery plan in northeastern B.C. Government figures
Wildfire and Carbon: Increasing the resilience of BC’s forests to climate change
From the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions: Researchers from Canada and the United States want to de-escalate the devastating forest wildfires that are increasingly
Community forests strengthen relationships and preparedness in their communities – featuring the Creston Community Forest
When planning for a recent fuel mitigation project, the Creston Community Forest heard concerns from private landowners adjacent to the treatment area. Daniel Gratton,