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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 2:00 PM
The Province is securing a better future for B.C.’s forests and communities by taking better care of more old-growth forests, supporting local jobs and building a more sustainable and resilient forestry industry.
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Monday, October 30, 2023 2:08 PM
The Province is making changes to enable safer, more effective stewardship of the landscape, including forests, and the revitalization of cultural and prescribed fire and new compliance and enforcement measures.
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:30 PM
The Province is accelerating protection of B.C.’s oldest and rarest trees while benefiting communities and wildlife by launching a new $300-million Conservation Financing Mechanism – $150 million from the Province, matched by a commitment to raise an additional $150 million from the BC Parks Foundation.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023 1:00 PM
Premier David Eby and Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, have released the following statement in response to the deaths of four contracted wildfire fighters who were driving home after assisting with response efforts near Vanderhoof:
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Sunday, September 17, 2023 9:00 AM
Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement to mark National Forest Week, Sept. 17-23, 2023:
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Thursday, May 11, 2023 11:33 AM
With unseasonably hot weather forecast for most parts of British Columbia this weekend and into next week, people are encouraged to stay informed about potential risks.
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Thursday, May 4, 2023 2:00 PM
British Columbia’s chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area (TSA).
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 8:45 AM
Public feedback is requested to inform the next stage of the Lakes Resiliency Project to create a forest landscape plan, co-developed with First Nations and forest and range licensees.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:20 PM
The B.C. government is launching new measures to protect more old growth by fast-tracking innovation and co-developing new local plans with First Nations to better care for B.C.’s forests.
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Thursday, January 19, 2023 3:20 PM
Forestry workers and communities throughout the province will benefit from new funding for the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) to increase fibre supply aimed at keeping people working and local mills running, while also mitigating wildfire risks and reducing climate emissions.
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