Sicamous, Splatsin and Enderby Join the BCCFA
The three communities of Sicamous, Splatsin and Enderby are collaborating on efforts to secure an invitation to apply for a community forest. They share the
Sunshine Coast
Community Forest ready to log in Wilson Creek By Sean Eckford Coast Reporter November 2, 2017 The Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) is set
Bella Coola Community Forest releases public survey results
Coast Mountain News October 27, 2017 The results are in from the public survey, conducted in September, asking residents how they felt about the
McBride CF Chooses New Manager
New manager for bedeviled community forest By Andru McCracken The Rocky Mountain Goat October 30, 2017 The McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) has chosen
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality to investigate aspen utilization
Northeast BC sees $1.6 million in rural funding Alaska Highway News October 18, 2017 Category: Company & Business News Region: Canada, Canada West Local governments and
Fort Nelson meeting to update residents on community forest plan
BCCFA ED will be there! Alaska Highway News October 18, 2017 What’s a community forest? What’s involved, who’s involved, and what are the benefits? Residents
Lower North Thompson CF – A Success Story
The Challenge – Stewardship and Sustainability The Solution – Have Sawmill Will Travel The Province has featured LNTCF and their efforts to be diverse
Is B.C. ready for the next wildfires?
By Tracy Sherlock National Observer November 14, 2017 The Province of British Columbia apparently knew what to do to lessen the intensity of wildfires
Lower North Thompson and Wells Gray Community Forests Research Released
Growing socioeconomic sustainability through Community-Based Forest Management in British Columbia Wells Gray and Lower North Thompson Community Forests are pleased to announce the release
B.C. flood and fire response to be examined in independent review
The B.C. government’s response to unprecedented spring flooding and a devastating summer of wildfires will soon be examined in an external review commissioned by
2017 Megafires in BC – Urgent Need to Adapt and Improve Resilience to Wildfire
In this important white paper, Dr. Lori Daniels, Robert Gray and Dr Philip Burton propose to Premier Horgan and to MFLNRORD Minister Donaldson a
Woodlots strive for peak performance at conference
By The Federation of BC Woodlot Associations Clearwater Times October 14, 2017 Woodlot licensees from around British Columbia met at Sun Peaks Resort on
BCCFA at the UBCM Trade Show
BCCFA had a presence at the 2017 UBCM Convention in Vancouver recently. With new banners and brochures, and information on the important role of
Investigation of forestry roads on steep slopes released
BC Forest Practices Board October 13, 2017 VICTORIA – An investigation of forestry roads constructed on steep terrain has found mixed results. While most of
First Nations to receive skills training funding
By Barbara Geernaert Prince George Citizen October 13, 2017 First Nations in northeast B.C. will receive a $390,000 investment from the B.C. government to
Opinion: Bringing public confidence to B.C.’s forest management
By Christine Gelowitz, CEO, Association of BC Forest Professionals Vancouver Sun October 10, 2017 Christine Gelowitz, RPF The recent announcement from Environment Minister George
B.C. wildfire plan responds to record burning year
By Rob Chaney The Missoulian October 7, 2017 The 2017 fire season smashed records in British Columbia, triggering a forest policy discussion that has
Opportunity found in the ashes of local and global wildfires
By Suzanne King The Ubyssey October 2, 2017 The blanket of smoke that enveloped the lower mainland this summer was a poignant reminder of
Alberni Valley Participates in National Forest Week
Forestry taught to students at McLean Mill By Karly Blats Alberni Valley News September 29, 2017 More than 300 Grade 4 and 5 students
B.C. municipal leaders vote against Martin Mars firefighting contract
By Jennifer Saltman Vancouver Sun September 30, 2017t Municipal politicians will not urge the provincial government to sign a long-term deal with the company