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Forestry groups say B.C. needs urgent action to revive the sector

B.C. forestry groups say the sector has reached a breaking point and are urging the province to take immediate action to protect mills, jobs and access to timber.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

Federal action plan for forestry sector expected this week, as report warns of looming “existential risk”

The federal government is expected to release a long-awaited action plan for Canada's struggling forest sector within days, a senior official said Thursday.

Mid-Island residents invited to share input on forest stewardship

Central Vancouver Island residents are invited to share feedback on the development of the West Central Vancouver Island Forest Landscape Plan, which will help guide long-term forest management.

North Island politicians call on feds and province to solve coastal forestry woes

Municipal, provincial and federal leaders from the North Island share concerns about the current state of the area's forestry sector.

Campbell River mayor calls on province to speed-up forestry approvals

Campbell River Mayor Kermit Dahl has sent an open letter to Premier David Eby, calling for immediate action to address issues within B.C.’s coastal forestry sector.

New council aims to protect BC forestry sector  

Recommendations will be made to help support forestry in BC through a newly formed council to advance stewardship and...

Let’s Talk Forests Touring the Island

The Sierra Club of BC and Wilderness Committee are touring the Island to discuss issues affecting provincial forests. Committee spokesperson...

Forestry operations in Snowden Forest starting back up

B.C. Timber Sales is planning on restarting forestry operations near Campbell River. The area the company is looking at...

Province continues to build forestry industry

The Provincial government is looking to strengthen it's forestry sector. British Columbia announced the launch of the Clean-Tech Innovation...

City Contributes Money to Research Value-Added Wood Industry

The city is contributing five thousand dollars to for a research project on the value-added wood industry on Vancouver...

Province Going Abroad to Develop Forestry Sector

The B.C forestry industry is looking to Asia to develop it's sector. Minister Steve Thomson and 25 delegates are...

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