Members of the newly formed Provincial Forest Advisory Council, co-chaired by an East Kootenay resident, are tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest…
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EKISC and RDEK get invasive plant fight funds
May is Invasive Species Action Month and 33 organizations throughout B.C. will be able to continue their work fighting invasive plants, due in part to…
Kimberley and Creston getting FESBC funds
Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest…
Record application numbers for BC Wildfire Service
The B.C. government is ramping up wildfire preparedness for 2025 by welcoming back experienced wildland firefighters and training a new wave of recruits, following a…
New council will advocate for B.C. forestry workers
The provincial government has formed a new council to advance British Columbia’s interests in the long-standing softwood lumber dispute with the United States. The council…
BC Timber Sales review launched
The B.C. government has launched a review of BC Timber Sales (BCTS). The launch of the review recognizes the significant pressure the forest sector is…
B.C. reflects on another year fighting wildfires
In 2024, the BC Wildfire Service worked with people and communities to fight wildfires and build climate resiliency throughout B.C. Since April 1, 2024, a…
B.C. commits to early pensions for wildfire fighters
B.C. is negotiating earlier pensions for wildland firefighters helping align their benefits with those of other public-safety occupations while they protect communities from increasingly challenging…
Kimberley advances wildfire risk reduction with FESBC
The City of Kimberley, with funding support from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC), is making significant strides in wildfire risk reduction through a…
New tools available for preparation and information
With many parts of the province experiencing warmer weather and British Columbia forecast to have an active wildfire season, the province is introducing an interactive…