‘We’re concerned’: hundreds attend caribou meeting in Revelstoke
There was standing room only at the caribou conservation meeting last night. A crowd of more than 800 filled the Community Centre auditorium, spilling
Nelson researcher examines effects of forest cutting on water flow
Kalesnikoff Lumber, Interfor, Atco, Nakusp and Area Community Forest, Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative, and the B.C forests ministry are also supporting the research. By
B.C. government to require permission to transfer forest cutting rights
The B.C. government is changing the rules for timber licences, requiring provincial permission for companies to trade or dispose of cutting rights. Forests Minister
Changes will encourage diversity in B.C.’s forest sector
Amendments to the Forest Act will enhance public trust and ensure public forests are managed in the best interests of British Columbians. “We want all
Coast Forest Sector Revitalization
Government has set out their intentions for coastal forest sector renewal. link to the document
B.C. premier says wood to be used in two provincial megaprojects
British Columbia is moving to help revive the provincial forest industry by requiring the use of engineered wood on the new St. Paul’s Hospital
Horgan pledges to build museum, hospital with mass timber
The B.C. government will use its procurement powers on large public works projects, like the new $1.9 billion St. Paul’s Hospital, to promote mass
Premier launches forest policy review for Interior
The provincial government is launching a “regionally-driven” process to renew the Interior’s forest industry, Premier John Horgan said Friday. Speaking at the Council of
Community forests have many advantages for rural communities
by Jim Hilton, professional agrologist and foresterBC Local News April 5, 2019 A new report sponsored by the BC Community Forest Association describes the
Western Forest Products, Huu-ay-aht First Nation ink forestry deal
Western Forest Products and the Huu-ay-aht First Nation have finalized a deal for a seven per cent stake in a Port Alberni forest operation,
Forest improvement projects receive almost $3.4 million
The Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. is providing nearly $3.4 million to support a range of projects to improve unproductive forests or forests that
B.C. invests $7.9 million to continue advancing wood use and growing global market
To create and support good jobs in British Columbia’s forest sector, government is investing $7.9 million to promote and grow markets for B.C. wood
Squamish Nation and District sign community forest agreement
A new community forest is on the verge of becoming a reality after the Squamish Nation and the District of Squamish signed an agreement. The agreement
Valemount Community Forest March Newsletter
Read up on the latest news in Valemount Community Forest. Articles include Community Wildfire Preparedness, the new business changes and opportunities, wood waste, roads,
Public asked to report wildfire-related erosion concerns
The B.C. government is asking for the public’s assistance in reporting any erosion concerns or potential flooding risks associated with recent wildfires within the
SFI develops small-scale certification model for Indigenous peoples, families, and communities.
As forest industry leaders meet in Vancouver this coming week for the annual conference of the Council of Forest Industries, we have a great
Caribou plans could have big consequences for Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation
A local logging company said they want to be more involved with caribou recovery plans negotiations. The Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation, which is owned
Community Forest Expansion Proposal Update April 2019
The BCCFA’s proposal, Prioritizing Community-Based Tenures for Wildfire Mitigation & Rural Development: A Proposal for Community Forest Program Expansion is a vision that would
When Forest Management Becomes Personal – An Overview of the Work of Community Forest Managers in British Columbia
UBC Graduate Student Meike Siegner has completed her report to the BCCFA as part of her doctoral research in the Faculty of Forestry. Click
Spring Burning to begin
BC Wildfire Service and local crews are ramping up to burn piles of woody debris and to conduct planned burns over the next six