Community Forest is closer to reality
The long-awaited Alberni Valley Community Forest Corporation is moving from a handful of maps and a signed agreement to a working forest enterprise.
1.2 Million Program will Boost First Nations Forestry
VICTORIA – $1.2 million in federal-provincial funding for the First Nations Forest Sector Technical Support Program will help First Nations with economic development in
Midway and Greenwood examine community forest possibility
The Village of Midway and City of Greenwood are in the process of looking into the creation of a community forest. The forest could
Treeplanting companies want to do it right
In the spring of 1985, I made my way to Horsefly, B.C., to embark on my first tree-planting contract and hopefully a new career.
Keep communities safe from wildfire
Preventative fuel management plans always be need to be in place In case you missed it, there was an interesting interview with Robert Gray,
Community Forest Rolled out for Tumbler Ridge
Forests, Mines and Lands Minister Pat Bell announced today that a community forest agreement for the District of Tumbler Ridge will generate additional revenue
Forest Plans Essential
Forest Stewardship Plans (FSPs) are plans that licensees must prepare to comply with the Forest and Range Practices Act. FSPs must identify broad areas
Logan Lake Community Forest
Living in Kamloops, given the size of the city, it was understandable if people didn’t know about significant events and programs. Now, as a
UN launches year-long celebration of vital role of world’s forests
Recognizing the role that forests play in everything from mitigating climate change to providing wood, medicines and livelihoods for people worldwide, the United Nations
Nakusp and Area Community Forest compromises in logging
Mushroom pickers are breathing a little easier after talks with True North Forestry workers ended in logging changes being made.
The New Ministry of Natural Resource Operations
Putting all the permits, licences and authorities to use B.C.’s Crown-owned land in a single ministry is not all about allowing more efficient economic
Cheakamus Community Forest
Softwood dispute to produce no local impact, says forester. All of Whistler’s wood earmarked for consumption in Canada.
Christmas Non-Timber Forest Resources
Likely Xat’sull Community Forest – Nothing signals the coming of the holiday season like the fresh fragrance of cedar and balsam.
Lower North Thompson CF Reports at AGM
The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society had a lot to report on at their recent Annual General Meeting.
Manager is hired to run Alberni Valley Community Forest
The Alberni Valley Community Forest Corporation has announced the hiring of Shawn Flynn, of Greenmax Resources, as the manager for the new enterprise.
Build Green with Wood
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Dungate Community Forest Updates
While the forestry sector may be struggling right now the Dungate Community Forest (Houston) was still able to post a profit this year.
BCCFA Presentation to the Senate Committee on Forestry
At the invitation of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, Executive Director Jennifer Gunter was in Ottawa on November 25th.
Cheakamus Community Forest Harvesting Begins
Logging under the auspices of the Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF) began on the weekend
Opportunities in Nakusp
Forestry is down, and it’s most likely not going to be where it was four years ago again, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t