Importance of International Day of Forests and why it is celebrated
2021 theme is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being” The Indian Express March 22, 2021 The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March
News from Dunster Community Forest
Funding will help community forest pull more value from fewer logs By Fran Yanor Prince George Citizen March 17, 2021 Recently announced funding from
At Last!!! The Lil’wat Nation and the Village of Pemberton sign a CFA!!!
Forest agreement to benefit First Nation, community The Lil’wat Nation and the Village of Pemberton have planted the seeds of a community forest partnership
Forest Enhancement Society of BC – February Newsletter
February 26, 2021 We’ve developed this monthly newsletter to curate the good news stories we share across the province featuring FESBC-funded projects which are
Cheakamus Community Forest 2021 operating plans presented
By Braden Dupuis The Pique News Magazine February 22, 2021 After some quiet harvesting years in the Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF), forest partners are hoping to
Powell River Community Forest Ltd.
Annual community forest report highlights 2019 operations By Powell River Community Forest Ltd. The Powell River Peak February 16, 2021 On January 24, Powell
Dunster Community Forest looks to join Valemount, Carrier in stewardship plan
Proposed as an interim measure due to delays in FSP approval By Laura Keil The Rocky Mountain Goat February 16, 2021 The Dunster Community
North Saanich’s Neil Hughes honoured with 2020 Professional Forester of the Year award
BCCFA would like to congratulate Neil on this distinguished honour. The Professional Forester of the Year award recognizes a Registered Professional Forester for outstanding
Quesnel’s Forestry program recognized through nomination
By Cassidy Dankochik Quesnel Cariboo Observer The city of Quesnel has been nominated for BC Cleantech Award. They’re nominated for the Community Impact Award,
Turning the Page: Professional Governance Act Replaces the Foresters Act
By Christine Gelowitz, RPF – CEO The Association of BC Forest Professionals February 5, 2021 February 5th marks a significant day in the future
Province gives economic recovery dollars to reduce slash burning
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) has allocated $3 million in new grants throughout the province to support jobs in the forestry sector
Suzanne Simard and the importance of mycorrhizal networks
‘A vast, ancient and intricate society’: the secret social network of old-growth forests By Ferris Jabr The Brisbane Times January 29, 2021 …For her
Forest Enhancement Society of BC project updates from around the province
2021 First Newsletter By Steven Kozuki, RPF Forest Enhancement Society of BC January 29, 2021 Welcome to our first Forest Enhancement Society of BC
$10 million to protect communities
Province launches FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund Government of British Columbia January 28, 2021 The B.C. government is investing $10 million in a new FireSmart
Kalesnikoff Lumber Ltd proposes innovative approach to the interface
Logging company proposes agroforestry project for Nelson area By Bill Metcalfe Nelson Star January 25, 2021 A project proposed by a local timber company