Former StatsCan’s chief economic analyst:
Vancouver is biggest winner when forests, farms and mines do well Vancouver Sun Don Cayo: A lot of city slickers underestimate the value of
Beetle wood salvage estimates ring alarm bells
By Gordon Hamilton: Forest Practices Board report predicts sustainable timber shortfall in wake of Interior pine salvage program and recommends province re-evaluate harvest levels
New Area Based Tenures?
Minister Thomson announces the beginning of the consultation period on Area Based Tenures (ABT) Beginning April 1, a website is available to facilitate public
Comment: Forest trusts would preserve the public interest
Letter by Andrew Mitchell, Victoria Times Colonist Victoria Times Colonist For thousands of years, residents of B.C. have had the freedom to roam our
Williams Lake Community Forest Agreement is signed
Congratulations to the partnership of the Williams Lake Indian Band and the Town of Williams Lake! “The Williams Lake community forest agreement adds another
Timber companies can’t see the consequences for the trees
The Globe and Mail British Columbia is in the midst of an unprecedented and unsustainable salvage operation in its interior forests because of the
Roundtable on the environment and the economy created
A roundtable of representatives from communities, industry, labour, First Nations and the environmental sector has been established to discuss ways to find the right
Celebration remembers blunt, beloved MaryAnne Arcand
Family, friends and colleagues of MaryAnne Arcand gathered at the First Baptist Church on Saturday to celebrate her life. Arcand, 59, died on March 17
Farewell to MaryAnne Arcand
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of MaryAnne Arcand. Her tenacity and drive was an inspiration to many of us.
Opinion Piece – Jim Hinton, Williams Lake
Less than one per cent of provincial AAC in community forests by Jim Hilton – Williams Lake Tribune Mar 14, 2014 I believe in
Forest Education – College of New Caledonia and Dunkley Lumber Partnership
CNC and Dunkley Sign Agreement 250 News Prince George, B.C. – CNC has signed a 10 year agreement that will see Dunkley Lumber continuing
Local group begins business plan for wood-waste heating system in Nakusp
A local group of forest industry professionals has entered into an agreement with the Village of Nakusp to develop a business plan for a
Williams Lake partnership signs community forest agreement
The Province has signed a community forest agreement with the City of Williams Lake and the Williams Lake Indian Band Ministry of Forests, Lands
Public consultation on forest tenure – Is the fog lifting yet?
On March 4th, after repeated delays over the last year, Steve Thomson, the Minister of Forests, once again assured the BC Legislature Estimates Committee
Cherryville Community Forest and BCTS
Forestry plans upset district director Vernon Morning Star Some North Okanagan politicians are increasingly frustrated that community interests are taking a backseat to Ministry
Forest industry in dire need of workers
Vancouver Island companies brace for labour shortage in forestry as baby boomers near retirement Alberni Valley Times Forestry urgently needs young people to join
Making the Best of Beetle Kill—with New Gear
“Blue-stain pine” used to go to waste. Now companies are using the wood to make outdoor lifestyle products—and the trend is growing. Gear Shed
I want to be a forester. What will my salary be?
Job: Forester Salary: For people just starting out, expect an annual salary of about $40,000 to $50,000. That can grow to about $80,000 or $90,000
Forest license rollovers all over again?
…This Fall, reports from unnamed sources claimed that the Clark government, once again, had put together new rollover legislation. 250 News …This Fall, reports
Reading the tea leaves about forest tenure in BC
When Minister of Forests Steve Thomson put forward the Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan in October of 2012, he made a pledge “to work