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
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
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
Nathan Cullen to focus on industry for “the next generation to come”
BC ministers allude to measures to bolster resource sector in COVID recovery By Derrick Penner The Vancouver Sun January 28, 2021 Key B.C. cabinet
New sawmill a possibility for Nakusp and Area Community Forest?
Committee will research potential opportunity By John Boivin Yahoo! Finance January 14, 2021 A new committee is investigating the possibility of setting up a
BC First Nations Forestry Council: Year End letter from CEO
By Charlene Higgins, MSc, PhD. CEO, BC First Nations Forestry Council BC First Nations Forestry Council January 6, 2021 2020 has been an unprecedented
Katrine Conroy is the new Forests Minister
The MLA from Castlegar is the first woman to hold the position of Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (MFLNRORD).
Logan Lake Community Forest Presentation on Recreation, Wildfire and Forest Management
Garnet Mierau, RPF, presents a review of the Logan Lake Community Forest and District of Logan Lake FireSmart and wildfire risk reduction strategies since
Bringing a community forest to Golden
Time to build partnerships The Golden Star November 24, 2020 There’s been a desire to bring a community forest to the area for over
City of Quesnel moves community forest process forward, enters into participation agreement
Confirmed partners include Lhtako Dené Nation, Nazko First Nation, ?Esdilagh First Nation and the City of Quesnel By Lindsay Chung Quesnel Cariboo Observer November
Community forest dividends go well beyond logging profits
A well written article from a north Vancouver Island journalist By Rochelle Baker The National Observer October 26, 2020 An innovative approach to forestry