Softwood lumber agreement ends…soon
It expires in October 2015, and it’s safe to say there is no one on this side of the border who doesn’t want a
Hunt expands for BC’s biggest trees
There’s a good chance that the province’s largest trees still haven’t been identified, and researchers are inviting the public to join the search. Victoria
Not all fires are worth fighting
Officials weigh economic impacts, ecological effects before deciding how to attack blazes, but it’s a difficult balancing act Vancouver Sun As British Columbia’s resource
Stephen Hume: Sechelt First Nation calls in forest firms to discuss relationship in new legal environment
MLA’s warning: ‘If the province doesn’t take this seriously we’re going to see businesses facing undue pressures and jobs will be at risk’ Vancouver
Wells Community Forest Announcement
The Province and the District of Wells have signed a community forest agreement, enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship in the Central Cariboo, Forests,
West Boundary Community Forest Announcement
The Village of Midway and City of Greenwood are the newest recipients of a community forest agreement, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister
Identify trees with help from new app
Just in time for National Forest Week – Sept. 21 to 27 Link to app Alberni Valley Times Learn more about trees in B.C.
Supreme Court decision ‘encourages strong relationships’ between first nation, government
Tsilhqot’in Nation decision fundamentally alters attitudes, municipal leaders told Vancouver Sun WHISTLER — The Tsilhqot’in Nation, flush with success after a landmark Supreme Court
First Nations Issues and Federal Minister to Highlight Natural Resource Forum
Prince George, B.C.- The Natural Resources Forum in Prince George is only four months away 250 News Prince George, B.C.- The Natural Resources Forum
BC Agencies blow whistle on forestry self-policing
Problems with deregulation threaten to erode public trust in forest management, industry groups say Business in Vancouver Problems in British Columbia’s forest regulatory system
National Forestry Week Underway
Sep 22, 2014 250 News Prince George, B.C.- This is National Forestry Week in Canada, and the theme is, Sunrise in the Forest. That
B.C. recognizes woodlot innovation and excellence
BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations BC Government GOLDEN – Four British Columbians, who run small, community-based forestry operations, have been
Volume to Area Conversion Report Released
Conversion legislation on hold given the recent Supreme Court of Canada Tsilhqot’in decision VICTORIA – Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minster Steve Thomson
National Forest Week
This week, Canadians celebrate National Forest Week. This year’s theme, “Sunrise in the Forest,” sheds light on the great opportunity, rewards, innovation, diversity, and
Concern remains despite Nova Scotia’s awarding of community forest project
The Chronicle Herald Nova Scotia’s community forest pilot project has been awarded, but some people remain concerned the province isn’t acting quickly enough to
Premier to visit Tsilhqot’in Nation territory
B.C. to address Supreme Court ruling, chiefs’ hangings in 1864: Premier Clark Canadian Press Christy Clark will be British Columbia’s first premier to visit
Cherryville rallies against ridge road
Residents are taking a stand against possible logging in a sensitive area. Vernon Morning Star Cherryville residents are taking a stand against possible logging
UBC Forestry leads the revival and rethinking of BC’s biggest industry
by Gordon Hamilton Forestry is going through a revival at the University of B.C., drawing a new wave of urban students like Robert Smidstra,
Powell River Community Forest Supports Future Foresters
Future foresters awarded scholarships Two Powell River forestry students are the recipients of scholarships. Rachel Ewan and Allan Knapp won Powell River Community Forest
Opinion: Government should invest more in fire prevention
Opinion: Government should invest more in fire prevention. Wildfire cost to society exceeds just lost trees. BY ROBERT W. GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE VANCOUVER