Professional forester Timothy Ryan will assume the role of chair of the Forest Practices Board effective Dec. 31, 2013, for a three-year term.

After 10 months, the value of B.C.'s softwood lumber exports have broken a new record.

Thirty-two lawyers have been appointed the honorary title of Queen's counsel (also known as Q.C.).

Effective immediately, the allowable annual cut for the 100 Mile House timber supply area (TSA) remains at 2.0 million cubic metres.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died while working on a forestry operation north of Sayward on Oct. 21, 2013.

Comments are being accepted until Dec. 16, 2013, on a public discussion paper released today as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area.

B.C.'s primary industries added jobs in September with an increase of 8,400 jobs in forestry, fishing, mining and gas extraction, and 4,200 jobs in construction.

BC Timber Sales celebrates its 10th year of operation and its support for economic prosperity in rural communities through safe and sustainable forest management.

The Province is enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship on Cortes Island by granting a local group a community forest agreement.

Comments are being accepted until Nov. 26, 2013, on a public discussion paper released as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area.