B.C. unprepared, under-resourced for wildfire and flood threat, review finds By David Ball The Star Vancouver May 10, 2018 VANCOUVER—Disasters such as last summer’s

Addressing the new normal

B.C. report on wildfires, floods recommends new disaster management approach The Canadian Press in the Victoria Times Colonist May 10, 2018 VICTORIA — An

Government to review recommendations on 2017 floods, wildfires

By Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Government of British Columbia May 10, 2018 As the Province responds to ongoing

Is B.C. headed for another devastating summer of wildfires?

Lessons learned: relationships matter when crisis hits Photo: Premier John Horgan and Forests Minister Doug Donaldson visit areas affected by wildfires in the summer of

Nakusp Community Forest to assist

Regional District of Central Kootenay urges land owners to prepare for threat of wildfire season By Trisha Shanks Arrow Lakes News May 8, 2018

100 Mile House receives FES funding approval

Fuel mitigation for woodlot and community forest anticipated for late June 100 Mile Free Press May 8, 2018 Fuel mitigation plans are underway in

Cariboo Think Tank calls for ‘forest resiliency’ to keep sector viable

Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson says one of the main ideas that came out of the discussion sessions was the idea of considering a forest as

Representatives meet to improve forest communications in North America

L to R: Canadian Delegates: Tracey Cook, Invasive Species Centre Canada; Susan Mulkey; Marie Anick Liboiron and Simon Bridge, Natural Resources Canada    At the

Meet the Paramedics in Helicopters Saving BC’s Resource Workers

May 3, 2018  VICE News By Michelle Gamage The helicopter’s wake whips at the April alpine meadow as two paramedics are hoisted to the

Quesnel hosts Future of Forestry Think Tank

May 3, 2018 The Terrace Standard By Melanie Law Executive Director, Jennifer Gunter attended on behalf of the BCCFA Quesnel is hosting a two-day

Wildfire and Climate Change Conference Nelson June 26th and 27th

The Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative (the community forest in the Slocan Valley) and the Ministry of Forests Lands, Natural Resource Operation and Rural Development are

Islanders aim for better deal on Haida Gwaii community forest

By Andrew Hudson Haida Gwaii Observer April 3, 2018 Islanders want a community forest, but not the one the province has suggested so far.

Forest resiliency focus moving forward in the Cariboo Chilcotin

By Monica Lamb-Yorski Williams Lake Tribune April 24, 2018 Creating resilient forests while recovering and rebuilding from last year’s wildfires is a challenge Rodger

Our most critically important forest management decisions depend on informed decisions adjusted for observed trends and uncertainty.

We need more boots on the ground to protect our forests Letter by Anthony Britneff, RPF (ret.) Vancouver Sun April 13, 2018 It is

New Forest Enhancement Dollars announced

B.C. adds funding to re-grow forests damaged by 2017 wildfires Read the News Release from FES By Ashley Wadhwani Nanaimo News Bulletin April 6,

WTO to review complaints brought by Canada against U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on softwood lumber

WTO panels established in softwood lumber dispute World Trade Online (Subscription) April 9, 2018 Two World Trade Organization dispute settlement panels were established on

Wildfire forecasts predict hot, dry conditions in B.C. this year

A forecast generated in April by the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System shows above-average conditions for wildfire across a wide swathe of Western Canada

Premier aims to implement forthcoming wildfire recommendations quickly

Report by former Liberal cabinet minister George Abbott and First Nations Chief Maureen Chapman due this month. By Jill Sperling CFJC Today April 5,

HORGAN TALKS: Premier maintains faith in forestry in Merritt

“It really comes down to social license,” he said. “I think it’s the role of government to make sure the tenure holders, the companies that