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
Forest industry in dire need of workers
Vancouver Island companies brace for labour shortage in forestry as baby boomers near retirement Alberni Valley Times Forestry urgently needs young people to join
Making the Best of Beetle Kill—with New Gear
“Blue-stain pine” used to go to waste. Now companies are using the wood to make outdoor lifestyle products—and the trend is growing. Gear Shed
I want to be a forester. What will my salary be?
Job: Forester Salary: For people just starting out, expect an annual salary of about $40,000 to $50,000. That can grow to about $80,000 or $90,000
Forest license rollovers all over again?
…This Fall, reports from unnamed sources claimed that the Clark government, once again, had put together new rollover legislation. 250 News …This Fall, reports
Reading the tea leaves about forest tenure in BC
When Minister of Forests Steve Thomson put forward the Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan in October of 2012, he made a pledge “to work
Timber inventory plan completes its first year
The Ministry of Forests has completed year one of its ten year forest inventory plan. The plan is looking at the effects of the
Community Forest’s $50,000 donation will add seats to high school program
A$50,000 donation from the Alberni Valley Community Forest will allow Alberni District Secondary School to add another class to its senior forestry program, and
City to Get Out of Logging Biz
The wheels are in motion to have the City of Prince George surrender its Community Forest license. 250 News Prince George, B.C.- The wheels
Prince George Community Forest
City to cut loose tenure after leveraging it for fire protection in the city limits The Prince George Citizen The City of Prince George
BC Timber Sales partnerships proposed
The province is offering new business opportunities to help First Nations and community forest tenure holders sell their timber at fair market price and
Alberni Valley Community Forest Corporation (AVCF) is seeking a new manager
Request for Proposals – Management Contract 2014-1 In November of 2009 the AVCF entered into a 25 year Community Forest Agreement with the Provincial
Nova Scotia Makes Progress
Community Forest one step closer to reality Nova News Now The Medway Community Forest Co-op is getting closer to reality, after initial approval from
Alberni Valley Community Forest
Councillor lobbies provincial government for expansion to community forest Alberni Valley Times The Alberni Valley Community Forest has had another successful year, and Coun.