Forest ecologist says we need to get fire ‘smarter’ in B.C. (interview)
Listen to the interview – CBC Daybreak A wildfire conference in Kelowna is all about building resiliance to save our homes and communities Oct
Monashee Community Forest
Lumby, Splatsin work together on community forest by Richard Rolke Oct 18, 2016 Vernon Morning Star Just like the cedar they were carved from,
Canada: Where Does The Softwood Lumber Agreement Currently Stand?
On August 18, 2016, Martin Moen, Canada’s Chief Negotiator, provided an update report to the Standing Parliamentary Committee on International Trade. By Bull, Housser
Canadian Forest Service launches new mobile app
My Tree Oct 05, 2016 Canadian Forest Service In celebration of National Forest Week, the Canadian Forest Service launched My Tree, a mobile application that
Premier funds water, firefighter help for communities
By Tom Fletcher Sep 28, 2016 BC Local News in Pentiction Western News In what looked and sounded like a road-test of her 2017
B.C. municipalities support Vancouver Island push to save old-growth forests
by Kelly Sinoski Sep 28, 2016 The Vancouver Sun “Our old-growth forests are not a renewable resource,” he said. However, some Vancouver Islanders such
Changing climate is raising forest fire risk: NRCan annual report
by Bruce Cheadle Sep 28, 2016 Canadian Press in CTV News OTTAWA — A new government report says that by the end of this
First Nations attracting record investments for the Great Bear Rainforest
By Kevin Campbell Sep 27, 2016 The Northern View A historic agreement between Coastal First Nations, the Government of B.C., the logging and pulp
Minister Thomson Talks Forestry with BC’s Coastal Mayors
Sep 27, 2016 Truck Loggers Association Victoria – Minister Steve Thomson met with 32 coastal community mayors and councillors last night to discuss how
UBC research reveals genetic patterns in trees for climate adaptation
By Anna Dimoff Sep 25, 2016 CBC News Researchers from UBC have helped discover a pattern of genes in two coniferous trees that
Sunshine Coast Community Forest Event
Good wood draws crowds By Jan Degrass Sep 23, 2016 Coast Reporter We on the Sunshine Coast love our wood. The Wood Expo, a
Province partners with BC First Nations Forestry Council
Sep 25, 2016 Merritt Herald The provincial government and BC First Nations Forestry Council (BCFNFC) have entered into a new labour market partnership to
VIPs take a Walk in the Rain at DEMO International
By Sandy McKellar Categories: Forestry Region: Canada; Canada West Sep 26, 2016 Tree Frog News DEMO International 2016 was a hit with the local
Community Voices: The Making and Meaning of the Xáxli’p Community Forest
The Xáxli’p Community Forest (XCF) is an evolving example of how Indigenous communities are redefining sustainability and asserting their sovereignty through natural resource governance.
Let’s celebrate National Forest Week
True North Strong and Green Sep 18, 2016 BC Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations In recognition of this year’s theme for
Alberni Valley Community Forest pays city $100K
The Alberni Valley Community Forest is continuing to pay dividends for the City of Port Alberni. The community forest handed over a cheque for $100,000
Cheslatta People and Province sign a framework agreement
Partners on a healing journey We cannot change history, but working together, we can create more opportunity and sustainable prosperity for the Cheslatta people.
Community Forests Series Part 5: Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR)
The Valley Voice Newspaper August 24, 2016 go to page 13 read more
Province sets agenda to address forest sector competitiveness
Aug 31, 2016 BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations The provincial government today released its agenda to enhance the competitiveness of
Burns Lake Community Forest Ltd. pursuing FSC Certification
Aug 22, 2016 | BURNS LAKE – The General Manager of Burns Lake Community Forest (BLCF), Frank Varga, announced today that the community