B.C. snowpack reaches record low for May
Average snow levels around the province are 53% of normal, the lowest for May in 36 years May 11, 2016 CBC News Snow in
Reality TV series to capture Kaslo Logger Sports
May 13, 2016 Nelson Star Video cameras and logs will both roll during the annual Kaslo May Days Logger Sports this month. TV personality
Fort St. James Community Forest Audit Finds Issues
“…the board is very pleased that the community forest corporation responded quickly to fix the problems and improve its procedures and training for operational
Women of the Natural Resource Sector to Share Stories of Success and Inspiration at SheTalks Resources
May 03, 2016 Business Wire The first ever female president of the Truck Loggers Association and a professional field hockey player turned environmental consultant are
Communications/Extension Specialist Opportunity
Are you passionate about rural issues and rural communities? If so, the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition wants to hear from you. The Southern Interior Beetle
Economic Uptick Newsletter
Economic Uptick a monthly newsletter partnership between the 16-97 Economic Alliance and the Community Development Institute at the University of Northern British Columbia, April 2016
An analysis of community forests in the Kootenays – Part 1
March 23, 2016 The Valley Voice by Art Joyce When it comes to our community forests, when do good intentions go bad? According to
Community Forests in the Kootenays – Part 2 Harrop – Procter Community Forest
The Valley Voice April 6, 2016 by Art Joyce While the details may change with the realities of day-to-day forestry operations, a clear founding
Finding forestry work in the 21st century
Apr 21, 2016 CKNW News Talk 980 Forestry. Since B.C.’s inception, it’s been one of our province’s driving industries. But in the 21st century
Ken Day , Manager of the Williams Lake Community Forest
Forester Ken Day awarded city’s certificate of merit April 16, 2016 Williams Lake Tribune Alex Fraser Research Forest manager Ken Day is the latest
Tanizul Timber passes audit of community forest licence
April 7, 2016 VICTORIA – An audit of Community Forest Agreement CFA K4B, near Fort St. James, has found that Tanizul Timber Ltd. met
BC Deputy Minister Tim Sheldan and newly affirmed Chief Forester Diane Nichols spoke of the challenges and opportunities related to BC’s future fibre supply
British Columbia Fibre Outlook Apr 07, 2016 Tree Frog News BC Deputy Minister Tim Sheldan and newly affirmed Chief Forester Diane Nichols spoke of
Nakusp and Kaslo Community Forests launch logger education program
Logger training provides gainful employment outcomes The inaugural Logger Training Program in the West Kootenay was successfully completed at the end of February, opening
Cheakamus Community Forest
“Ambitious” goal set for community forest harvest: Mayor Not-for-profit management society aims to cut 6,000 cubic metres Officials are crossing their fingers in the
The BC Rural Dividend Program Announced
Program Details The BC Rural Dividend assists rural communities with a population of 25,000 or less in strengthening their community resilience, and supporting their social, cultural
Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge for BC Forest Stewardship
Deputy Minister announces new Regional Extension Notes Link to the Extension Notes Re: Adapting BC’s Natural Resource Management to a Changing Climate As many of
Bill 12 Introduced in the Legislature
BCCFA Response Bill 12 – 2016, introduced March 10th, proposes legislative amendments that effect community forests in 2 key areas. The first involves amendments that
Nepal seeks to spread community forestry programme across S sia
Kathmandu Post Nepal has officially proposed to share its successful experience and expertise in community forestry management to the rest of South Asia during
Congratulations to Valemount
New community forest issued in the Robson Valley BC Gov News The creation of the Valemount Community Forest, represented by Valemount Community Forest Company,
Opinion: Canadian forestry sector needs rebuilding. Buying out licences would create room for the industry’s endangered middle-class firms
By Harry Nelson and Ngaio Hotte Opinion: Canadian forestry sector needs rebuilding Vancouver Sun The Canadian forest industry is on the verge of another