People who enjoy exploring B.C.'s spectacular backcountry need to do it responsibly and be aware of their legal obligations, or they may face hefty fines and possible jail time.

Smoke and flames from a prescribed burn may be visible north of the Village of Clinton and west of Highway 97 from March 11-31, 2015.

The Province has taken the next step toward protecting Heritage Island from further development.

The Province is extending the deadline for bids on a new woodlot licence near 100 Mile House.

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence near 100 Mile House, a move that will eventually generate new job opportunities across the region.

The Province has issued a First Nations' woodland licence to the Tsq'escenemc people of the Canim Lake Band, enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship in the region.

Natural resource officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations visited a series of recreational spots in the Cariboo Aug. 3-5 to help ensure that residents and visitors enjoyed a safe B.C. Day long weekend.

North Vancouver Island communities have collaborated to establish a new community forest, announced Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson while at the BC Community Forest Association's annual general meeting in 100 Mile House.

The Village of Midway and the City of Greenwood have been invited to jointly apply for a new community forest, announced Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson, while at the BC Community Forest Association's Annual General Meeting in 100 Mile House.