DOC meets with government and forestry officials
The District of Clearwater (DOC) has been busy working on various issues resulting from the closure of Canfor’s Vavenby mill, meeting with government and
WLIB and Tsi Del Del Enterprises forge forestry collaboration
A new collaboration between the Williams Lake Indian Band and Tsi Del Del Enterprises has both parties excited about the future. The two parties
Standing in the ashes of forestry
The board of the Valemount Community Forest (also the board of the Valemount Industrial Park) have purchased a mill and have the intention of
Slow start to B.C. wildfire season saves province money
This time last year, there was nearly three times the number of fires burning in B.C. According to the B.C. Wildfire Service, there are
Vaughn Palmer: Climate risk report flies under the radar despite alarming contents
At first glance the report posted quietly on the provincial government website this week resembled a typical midsummer offering. Pretty pictures on the cover. The
Barriere mayor says forest tenure sale from Canfor to Interfor could have local impact
The mayor of Barriere says the proposed Canfor forest tenure sale to Interfor could have ramifications for his community. Ward Stamer says there are
CNC Research Forest Society launches legacy fund
The College of New Caledonia Research Forest Society has launched a legacy fund supporting projects in communities the college serves. The society is welcoming
Dungate Community Forest plan to increase AAC
The Dungate Community Forest has hired a consultant as it continues to advance a plan to increase its annual allowable cut by 10 per
Fuel Management is a priority for 100 Mile Community Forest
The 100 Mile House Community Forest continues to make progress on fuel management projects along Horse Lake Road and Highway 24, with two permit
Public feedback invited on new approach to Interior forest sector
The provincial government is accepting public input in shaping an Interior forest sector that will innovate, create jobs and support communities for generations to
July 2019 Newsletter
This month’s newsletter includes the 2019 AGM and Conference sessions report, photo galleries, and speaker presentations as well as information on FRPA review, wildfire
Forestry Ink: Implications of reducing stumpage to help companies during poor markets
With the recent announcements of mill closures and pressure on the government to make changes to help lower production costs, I think it is
First Nations, environmentalists, mill workers push province to overhaul forestry rules
The province is taking the next step in overhauling an act that manages B.C.’s trees, wildlife, helps slow climate change, and supports reconciliation with First
Nelson creates rules for wildfire resistant landscaping and building
Nelson city council has changed some of its construction and landscaping bylaws to help make the city more resistant to wildfire. The changes are
Grants will reduce wildfire risks in Southeast Fire Centre
In a media release, the B.C. government said it has allocated another $1,413,349 in Community Resiliency Investment program grants to eight local governments and
Managing forests with mountain bikers in mind
“Recreation” might sound like all fun and games, but managing a forest with that aim is anything but. It requires a lot of careful
B.C. puts $3.3 million into forestry training
The province of British Columbia will fund $3.3 million towards training and work experience in the forestry sector. Stillwater Consulting will deliver the training
Public Consultation on Amendments to FRPA: Board’s Submission to Government
Dear Minister Donaldson: Re: Public Engagement on Amendments to the Forest and Range Practices Act As part of government’s public consultation on proposed
Government taking steps to increase fibre supply to mills, reduce log exports
The Government of B.C. is taking the first step toward ensuring that more B.C. logs are processed in B.C., creating jobs for British Columbians
Funding to Support Indigenous Participation in the new Impact Assessment System
The Government of Canada’s new rules for assessing major projects will ensure that good projects get built while protecting our environment and communities, creating