Board announces appointment of new CEO at the BC Forest Safety Council
Congratulations to Rob Moonen on his appointment as CEO of the BC Forest Safety Council. We look forward to working with you. read more
A renewable and biodegradable alternative to Styrofoam
wood based foam KTH.se Maybe soon we can say goodbye to polystyrene, the petroleum-based material that is used to make Styrofoam. In what looks
Editorial: Landmark Great Bear Rainforest deal proves agreement is possible
An agreement on logging in the Great Bear Rainforest now points the way forward for so many other groups in B.C. who are mired
BCForest Safety Council – Safety Alert
Preventative actions for log truck drivers On January 26th, a 22 year old log truck driver was fatally injured in an incident on Highway
Dollar looms as stumbling block in Canada-U.S. softwood negotiations
By Gordon Hamilton Business in Vancouver The Canadian dollar’s nosedive has disrupted North American lumber markets to the point that Canada is expected to
RIP our beloved Robin Hood
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our friend and colleague. On March 17th, with his family at his side,
B.C. resource sector up to the challenges: Clark
Prince George Citizen It was not a rah-rah tone that Premier Christy Clark took when she spoke at the BC Natural Resources Forum on
Chilliwack MLA named parliamentary secretary for forestry
The announcement was made during the Premier’s address at the BC Natural Resources Forum. Chilliwack Times Premier Christy Clark has named Chilliwack MLA John
2016 Interior Safety Conference
Choose To Save Lives – Actively Participate in a Safety Culture BC Forest Safety Council Plans are well underway for the 2016 Interior Safety
Eye on BC’s Forests: The FPB Chair’s Message
“A results-based framework does not focus upon how we get to the result we want to achieve.” Tim Ryan Forest Practices Board Over its
Forests Emerge as a Big Winner in Paris Agreement
Huffington Post The global climate agreement reached in Paris marks a historic moment for forests as they are now enshrined in international climate action.
Alkali Resource Management looks to secure First Nations Woodlands Licence
Williams Lake Tribune For the last six years the community of Esket (Alkali Lake) 45 minutes south of Williams Lake has been building capacity
UBC Forestry Research Centre in the lower mainland
Loon Lake upgrade project nearly complete A dozen-year multi-million-dollar capital upgrade is mostly complete at the Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre, setting it
Getting the Balance Right: Improving Wildlife Habitat Management in British Columbia
Minister says he’ll act on habitat report The provincial government says it is committed to most recommendations on improving wildlife habitat affected by heightened
Community forest key to industry
‘We have to diversify and we have to innovate,’ says chairman of first pilot project in Nova Scotia Oct 23, 2015 Chronicle Herald The
New Rules for Off-Road Vehicles
Starting on November 1st all off-vehicles on Crown land must be registered
Powell River Council approves forest money
Funds to support variety of community projects Powell River Peak Over $100,000 was distributed to City of Powell River and community organization projects from
Parts of Chetwynd Community Forest Trail closing to clear pine beetle wood
Alaska Highway News Cleanup from the Pine Beetle kill is still going on in Chetwynd. Chetwynd Forest Industries (CFI), a division of West Fraser Mills
‘Namgis First Nation
Innovative agreement delivers benefits and forestry jobs Government of BC Press Release VICTORIA – ‘Namgis First Nation will see benefits from proposed treaty lands