Thanks to Tree Frog Daily Forestry News for the majority of these news items.
Information is changing rapidly and will be updated regularly.
As challenges caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to shift,
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Two University of Minnesota foresters started a biweekly podcast earlier this month to share stories and bring foresters together statewide during the pandemic.
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The tree planting season in the Interior will now be rolling out with new rules and guidelines in place to address health and safety given COVID -19.
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From the Western Forest Contractors Association:
April 1, 2020 by WFCA OfficePlease click here for the drafted Covid-19 Pandemic Guidelines for Motels and Remote Accommodations
This best practices document is a general synopsis of information and recommendations developed by Dr.
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We are living in a time of great uncertainty and unprecedented challenges. COVID-19 is a crisis we all are experiencing at a very personal level.
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Given the COVID 19 crisis, the uncertainty of how long the public health advisories to stay home will be in place and the potential financial impacts of the crisis on our member communities,
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This Engagement Protocol Agreement outlines the intent and expectation for strengthening engagement between the 3 parties. link to the document
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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 Aussies.
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McBride’s pursuit of a black pellet biofuels plant may get a boost from the B.C.
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From Ira Sutherland, The Ubyssey
UBC has lost a very special member of its campus community.
A local tree known as the Wesbrook Sentinel,
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The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance and principles for Community Forests to consider after experiencing a wildfire event. The focus is on the key activities,
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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 to enhance and diversify the economy.
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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 forest tenures to Interfor.
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There are a range of funding opportunities available for Community Forests in BC to support investments on the Community Forest landbase. These are generally related to provincial funding agencies or organizations,
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After years of respectful dialogue, the B.C government has partnered with the Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations and the federal government to achieve a historic agreement that strives to protect southern mountain caribou in northeastern B.C.,
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From Kelly McCloskey at Tree Frog News:
Citing a long list of “unacceptable trends” inherited by his government after the 2017 election—such as rising log exports,
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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 legislature that an application for approval of the transfer of timber rights between lumber firms Canfor Corp.
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