Fort Nelson mayor ‘dancing on the ceiling’ after getting province’s largest community forest
The mayor of Fort Nelson said he’s “dancing on the ceiling” following a pair of forestry announcements made Tuesday. First, the province’s deputy chief
2019 BCCFA Conference and AGM – Mission
2019 Conference and AGM June 12-14 in Mission Speakers’ presentations are available here Conference Program and Speakers Bios Photos from the conference can be
Can government incentives to private companies help solve B.C.’s wildfire crisis?
Fire ecologist Robert Gray makes the same argument every year — wildfires are at a crisis level and removing their fuel by thinning British
The goal of their joint plan is to provide fire protection as well as a viable timber harvest.
Kalesnikoff to collaborate with Regional District of Central Kootenay, city, on logging near Nelson A West Kootenay logging company is collaborating with local governments
B.C. wildfire damage so far in 2019 just one per cent of 2018’s total
The area consumed by wildfires in the province so far this season is less than one per cent of the area burned in each
First Nations push for greater share of forestry tenures as policies evolve
The foundations of Canada’s forestry sector are changing as First Nations, strengthened by legal victories and legislation, look for more control of the woods.
Forest Friendly Communities — Education & Training Scholarships
Are you a British Columbian pursuing forestry-related post-secondary education or training in BC in 2019/20? Then you should apply for a Forestry Friendly Communities Education
‘We’ve been here before’: The fight to survive B.C.’s rising mill closures
Canfor’s recent announcement it will reduce production at two more sawmills this summer in Prince George adds to a growing list of more than 20 temporary and indefinite curtailments
United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change proposes to limit global warming to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit by 2050
Planting 1 trillion trees could be best way to fight climate change By Shelby Lin Erdman Atlanta Journal-Constitution July 4, 2019 ZURICH, SWITZERLAND — Planting 1
Forest Practices Board report: B.C. needs new planning process for forestry
In a new report, the Forest Practices Board recommends that government adopt a tactical forest planning process to direct forestry operations on Crown land.
Cariboo Mayors Involved in High Level Forestry Meeting in Prince George
The Cariboo Mayors were joined by the provincial government and the Council of Forest Industries last Thursday. (June 27th) Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson says
Interfor says it’s open to working with Simpcw
Interfor says it wants to explore various forest stewardship and partnership opportunities with the Simpcw First Nation, which is opposing its proposed $60-million purchase
Community Forests: Exceptional Work in Local Forests by Local People Making Local Decisions
Forest Enhancement Society of BC Press Release: June 7, 2019 Kamloops, B.C.: Ahead of the BC Community Forest Association’s (BCCFA) Conference and AGM in
Old sawmill turned high-tech centre could be the key to reviving B.C.’s small towns
By Jenny Peng Star Vancouver VANCOUVER—The scenic village of Canal Flats at the base of the Canadian Rockies is undergoing a “brave experiment.” It’s been
2019 Conference in Mission
Thank You Mission Municipal Forest for hosting a wonderful event, attended by a record number of registrants! We are grateful to all of our
Delegates Gather for BC Community Forest Association’s 16th Annual Conference and AGM
NEWS RELEASE June 11, 2019 Mission, BC – Delegates are arriving at the Fraser River Valley community of Mission for the BC Community Forest
Logan Lake earns community forest award
Winners of the Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry Photo features the Logan Lake Community Forest Board, Staff and Deputy Minister
IWPA Gives Kudos to the Government of BC
The BC Government is taking a lot of criticism from the big tenured companies for restoring ministerial approval of tenure transfers. Tenure is the exclusive
BC Community Forest Association’s 2019 AGM and Conference only a week away!
The BC Community Forest Association is gearing up for the 2019 annual general meeting and conference, June 12-14. This year’s AGM, being held on
Prescribed burns among measures West Kelowna to use to cut fire risk
Fires that are deliberately set and controlled could save West Kelowna from a devastating conflagration in the future, members of city council say. So-called