Wildfire preparedness project launched by Cheslatta Carrier Nation
8 community wildfire initial response units now available
WorkSafeBC Forestry Covid Guidelines
Important information is available online about the requirements that licensees, employers and sub-contractors must adhere to in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19.
Powell River Community Forest allocates spring grants
Powell River Community Forest president Greg Hemphill announced the $2.8 million 2019 dividend from forest operations at the City of Powell River Council meeting
Nakusp and Area Community Forest Delivers Annual Report
“The advantage of a community forest is it’s long-term economic development, and it helps in building self-reliance for our community,” he says. “It boosts
BC Forest Safety Council – COVID-19 Resources – Updated May 26, 2020
COVID-19 Resources – Updated May 26th, 2020 Information is changing rapidly and will be updated regularly. As challenges caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020 Tree Planting Update
Learn about the silver linings of the COVID-19 health and safety protocols put in place in a tree planting camp! CBC Daybreak North Interview
Readying the 2020 Planting Season for COVID-19 Leaves Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Short Funds
By John Betts Western Forestry Contractors’ Association May 29, 2020
Dungate Community Forest continues to pursue expansion and is requesting community support
Goal to include Recreation Area for both economic and wildlife and wildfire protection benefits
Research focuses on the incremental costs of harvesting and transporting biomass logs
BC-based organizations partner to improve forest fibre utilization and forest resilience There is tremendous value to British Columbians in reducing forest slash burning. Benefits
Seizing the opportunity of COVID -19 to educate that forestry is more than cutting down trees!
University of Minnesota foresters start podcast for forestry storytelling Two University of Minnesota foresters started a biweekly podcast earlier this month to share stories
Wildfire Potential for 2020
The risk of wildfires across much of northern B.C. is high to very high, according to data from Natural Resources Canada Map, produced by
WFCA: Covid-19 Pandemic DRAFT Guidelines for Camps and Crews (Updated 31/03/2020)
From the Western Forest Contractors Association: April 1, 2020 by WFCA Office Please click here for the drafted Covid-19 Pandemic Guidelines for Camps and Crews. This
WFCA: Covid-19 Pandemic DRAFT Guidelines for Motels and Remote Accommodations (Updated 31/03/2020)
From the Western Forest Contractors Association: April 1, 2020 by WFCA Office Please click here for the drafted Covid-19 Pandemic Guidelines for Motels and Remote Accommodations
March 2020 Newsletter
Community Forests and COVID-19 Link to the newsletter We are living in a time of great uncertainty and unprecedented challenges. COVID-19 is a crisis we all
New BCCFA Documentary Film – PROJECT POSTPONED
Given the COVID 19 crisis, the uncertainty of how long the public health advisories to stay home will be in place and the potential
Engagement Agreement between FBCWA, BCCFA and the BCWS
This Engagement Protocol Agreement outlines the intent and expectation for strengthening engagement between the 3 parties. link to the document
Vancouver scientists head up four-year international wildfire study
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
McBride may get boost in search for wood waste
By Fran Yanor, The Rocky Mountain Goat McBride’s pursuit of a black pellet biofuels plant may get a boost from the B.C. government. Boreal
Letter: An obituary for UBC’s tallest tree
From Ira Sutherland, The Ubyssey UBC has lost a very special member of its campus community. A local tree known as the Wesbrook
Wildfire Recovery in BC Community Forests Updated March 14, 2020
The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance and principles for Community Forests to consider after experiencing a wildfire event. The focus