Omineca Region
Aerial surveys of spruce beetle outbreak overhead Aug 02, 2016 Prince George Citizen Pilots have started taking to the air to help the
Forest industry in danger, say BC mayors
By Chris Bolster Jul 20, 2016 Powell River Peak More than a decade after the provincial government made policy changes to BC’s forest industry,
Sunshine Coast Community Forest
Regeneration dedicated to John Phare and wildfire fighters By Jan Degrass Jul 21, 2016 Sunshine Coast Reporter A dedication ceremony for Regeneration, an artwork
B.C. minister disappointed in public confidence level of his ministry
By Mike Davis Jul 19, 2016 Campbell River Mirror The Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is disappointed in the public’s perception
Letter by Ray Travers, Retired RPF:
B.C. needs to ensure supply of quality timber Letter by Ray Travers, Retired RPF Jul 15, 2016 Victoria Times Colonist Jack Knox’s playfully amusing
Tumbler Ridge
Community Forest gives Archives Grant Jul 08, 2016 Tumbler Ridge News The Tumbler Ridge Archives are $3500 richer due to a grant from the
Omineca Region
Waging War on the Spruce Beetle Jul 04, 2016 250 News Prince George B.C. – The battle against the Spruce Beetle is in full
Adding value to wood and recreation in McBride
One board at a time Jul 04, 2016 Prince George Citizen “When we first started building the universal boardwalk we had nothing materially to
Stephen Hume: Time to focus on B.C.’s bread and butter
Jun 24, 2016 Vancouver Sun The provincial government’s grand strategy for revitalizing the coastal forest industry, upon which many communities outside Metro Vancouver are
Slocan Community Forest releases wildfire protection plan
Jun 23, 2016 Nelson Star The Slocan Integral Forestry Co-operative, the community forest based in the Slocan Valley, has released its wildfire protection plan.
McBride Community Forest Update
Carrier Forest License Purchase Offer Withdrawn June 23, 2016 – This week, the McBride Community Forest (MCFC) was informed by Carrier Lumber that the
UPDATED: Community Perspectives On The BC Coastal Forest Industry
Linking Communities and Provincial Decision-Makers Jun 22, 2016 Truck Loggers Association By acting as a vital link between communities and the province and providing
U.S., Canada report major differences in lumber dispute
By David Ljunggren Jun 17, 2016 Reuters Canada OTTAWA – Talks between the United States and Canada on a long-running dispute over softwood lumber
Dr. John Innes, Dean, Faculty of Forestry appointed for second term
By Angela Redish, Provost and Vice-President Academic pro tem Jun 14, 2016 University of British Columbia I am very pleased to announce that, on the
B.C.s own Robin Hood remembered throughout forests of province
British Columbia’s government has created a $10,000 annual award in memory of Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest. By David Bell Jun 01, 2016 MetroNews
Annual Community Forest Conference Attracts Capacity Crowd in Lake Cowichan
VICTORIA, BC – Over 150 delegates attended the annual gathering of the BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) May 26-28th in Lake Cowichan. The conference
New community forest award honours life of Robin Hood
Robin Hood from Likely, B.C. may not have been from Nottingham but his legend for those involved in the province’s community forests is as big as
2016 Conference News Release
BCCFA press release 16.05.17 LAKE COWICHAN WELCOMES BCCFA ANNUAL MEETING May 18, 2016 VICTORIA, BC – More than 100 delegates are expected to
Vanderhoof issued community forest
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations May 13, 2016 BC Government Residents of Vanderhoof are positioned to benefit from added economic stability, employment opportunities
BCCFA Supplier Member Blackwell and Associates in the news
Crews work to fireproof Whistler before catastrophe hits Wildfire experts urge investment in fire mitigation efforts now to offer protection from future blazes By Chris