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A collaborative approach to forest management
Kootenay Conservation Program Kari Stuart-Smith, a wildlife ecologist and Manager of Biodiversity & Wildlife at Canfor, has dedicated over 30 years to advancing sustainable forest…
Fuel reduction work underway at Wasa
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) this morning passed along information from the Ministry of Forests regarding a fuel reduction project in the Wasa…
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…
280 million trees planted in 2024
More than 280 million trees were planted in B.C. forests in 2024, the Ministry of Forests recently reported. Caring for B.C.’s forests has come 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…
Wildlife and fish violation ticket fines increased
Those who commit offences that harm wildlife and fish, including illegal hunting and angling, now face higher fines. Violation ticket fines issued under the Wildlife…
B.C. provides update on old-growth conservation
A recently released B.C. government update reports on work underway in response to the 14 recommendations made by an independent panel in a 2020 review…
New Forest Operations Map portal available
Information about forestry development is now more easily available online for public review and comment. The new Forest Operations Map online portal will act as…
B.C. boosts wildfire-fighting capabilities
The B.C. government has announced it is upgrading and expanding the provincial firefighting aviation and ground fleet, as well as equipment for ground crews. Drawing…