FESBC Partnership helps to reduce risk of wildfire in Mackenzie
“The District of Mackenzie is very grateful for the support from FESBC,” said Joan Atkinson, Mayor of Mackenzie. “As a ‘one road in –
FESBC funding leverages corporate innovation
Mercer Celgar and Forest Workers Reduce Greenhouse Emissions in the Kootenays Forest Enhancement Society of BC June 22, 2021 Mercer Celgar is actively working
Valemount Community Forest forecasts a summer of road building, new blocks, beetle traps and firing up the new mill
Rocky Mountain Goat Interview with Manager, Craig Pryor By Laura Keil The Rocky Mountain Goat June 22, 2021 The Goat caught up with Valemount
Dunster Community Forest updates mill, inventory
Kilns added to the BRKH Custom Woodwork operation By Andrea Arnold The Rocky Mountain Goat June 14, 2021 The Dunster Community Forest Society has
Comments on Intentions Paper from John Innes, Dean, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia
A clear vision, carbon offsets and science needed for the future health of B.C.’s forests Vancouver Sun June 11, 2021 Category: Special Feature Region: Canada,
OP ED by Roly Russell, BC Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development and MLA for Boundary-Similkameen
MLA Russell supports ‘paradigm shift’ in forestry sector Boundary Creek Times June 8, 2021 Rural communities are built upon our relationships with forests; from
Premier releases report to modernize the forestry sector
New vision for sustainable forest policy puts people, communities first By the Office of the Premier Government of British Columbia June 1, 2021 The
National Indigenous History Month: BC Forestry and First Nations as Full Partner
BC First Nations Forestry Council June 1, 2021 Vancouver, BC — To honor National Indigenous History Month, the BC First Nations Forestry Council is
Time for Change: Learning from Community Forests to Enhance the Resilience of Multi-Value Forestry in British Columbia, Canada
A post -doctoral research paper by Tahia Devisscher Tahia’s paper draws upon the community forest experience in BC, gained over 20 years. Her findings
Forsite enters into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Ember Research Services Ltd. furthering commitment to providing wildfire management services
BCCFA Supplier Member Forsite teams up to provide wildfire management services By Carleigh Drew Forsite Consultants Ltd. April 12, 2021 Salmon Arm, BC – Forsite
Federation of BC Woodlot Association releases 2020 Woodlot Licence Program Report following the Throne Speech
By Brian McNaughton, General Manager Federation of British Columbia Woodlot Associations April 14, 2021 KELOWNA – The Federation of BC Woodlot Associations has released
Accomplishments Update Highlights 14 New Forest Enhancement Projects Throughout B.C.
From the Province’s $1.5 billion StrongerBC For Everyone: B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) received $3 million and funded
WorkSafeBC prevention strategy
2021–2023 Forestry High Risk Strategy WorkSafeBC April 6, 2021 The 2021–2023 Forestry High Risk Strategy (HRS) is a comprehensive prevention strategy to address workplace
Funding for Wildfire Risk Reduction projects
Burns Lake Community Forest gets $420,000 from province BC Local News April 7, 2021 The Burns Lake Community Forest is receiving provincial funding for
Province provides $5 million to reduce wildfire risks in community forests
Press Release Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development The Government of British Columbia April 1, 2021 The B.C. government is
Funding for Community Forests will be delivered through the BCCFA
New Wildfire Risk Reduction Funding Announced The BC government is investing over $5 million to help Community Forest Agreement holders complete wildfire risk reduction
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