Cherryville Protests BCTS road plans
Cherryville residents continue to take a stand over logging. About 55 people attended a public meeting Thursday to discuss concerns that they may lose
College of New Caledonia Receives 2 Million Dollar Grant For Forestry Training
See CNC Press Release by clicking here CKPG TV The College’s Applied Sciences program got a major financial shot in the arm for research. The
Opposition Critic for Forestry on Area Based Tenures
As the … MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke, an area that relies heavily on the forest industry for its economic well-being, I wholeheartedly support the
Communities target timber license changes
Demands are growing for continued community access to timber. Vernon Morning Star The Regional District of North Okanagan will write the Ministry of Forests
Canfor has concerns with Area Based Tenure
by Canfor CEO Don Kayne Canfor World of Wood Blog As many of our stakeholders know, the BC Government is undertaking a public consultation
Former StatsCan’s chief economic analyst:
Vancouver is biggest winner when forests, farms and mines do well Vancouver Sun Don Cayo: A lot of city slickers underestimate the value of
Beetle wood salvage estimates ring alarm bells
By Gordon Hamilton: Forest Practices Board report predicts sustainable timber shortfall in wake of Interior pine salvage program and recommends province re-evaluate harvest levels
New Area Based Tenures?
Minister Thomson announces the beginning of the consultation period on Area Based Tenures (ABT) Beginning April 1, a website is available to facilitate public
Comment: Forest trusts would preserve the public interest
Letter by Andrew Mitchell, Victoria Times Colonist Victoria Times Colonist For thousands of years, residents of B.C. have had the freedom to roam our
Williams Lake Community Forest Agreement is signed
Congratulations to the partnership of the Williams Lake Indian Band and the Town of Williams Lake! “The Williams Lake community forest agreement adds another
Timber companies can’t see the consequences for the trees
The Globe and Mail British Columbia is in the midst of an unprecedented and unsustainable salvage operation in its interior forests because of the
Roundtable on the environment and the economy created
A roundtable of representatives from communities, industry, labour, First Nations and the environmental sector has been established to discuss ways to find the right
Celebration remembers blunt, beloved MaryAnne Arcand
Family, friends and colleagues of MaryAnne Arcand gathered at the First Baptist Church on Saturday to celebrate her life. Arcand, 59, died on March 17
Farewell to MaryAnne Arcand
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of MaryAnne Arcand. Her tenacity and drive was an inspiration to many of us.
Opinion Piece – Jim Hinton, Williams Lake
Less than one per cent of provincial AAC in community forests by Jim Hilton – Williams Lake Tribune Mar 14, 2014 I believe in
Forest Education – College of New Caledonia and Dunkley Lumber Partnership
CNC and Dunkley Sign Agreement 250 News Prince George, B.C. – CNC has signed a 10 year agreement that will see Dunkley Lumber continuing
Local group begins business plan for wood-waste heating system in Nakusp
A local group of forest industry professionals has entered into an agreement with the Village of Nakusp to develop a business plan for a
Williams Lake partnership signs community forest agreement
The Province has signed a community forest agreement with the City of Williams Lake and the Williams Lake Indian Band Ministry of Forests, Lands
Public consultation on forest tenure – Is the fog lifting yet?
On March 4th, after repeated delays over the last year, Steve Thomson, the Minister of Forests, once again assured the BC Legislature Estimates Committee
Cherryville Community Forest and BCTS
Forestry plans upset district director Vernon Morning Star Some North Okanagan politicians are increasingly frustrated that community interests are taking a backseat to Ministry