The allowable annual cut for Tree Farm Licence 41 increases slightly by four per cent to 128,000 cubic metres effective immediately, chief forester Jim Snetsinger announced.

Private investors are being offered a chance to create forestry jobs, fight global warming and reduce their carbon footprint under an innovative silviculture partnership sponsored by the B.C. government, Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced.

B.C.'s chief forester has set the allowable annual cut for the Sunshine Coast timber supply area at 1,197,949 cubic metres, unchanged from the previous level.

The Province is helping employees gain the essential skills they need to succeed while increasing productivity for employers through a $1.5-million investment in essential skills training.

Premier Christy Clark announced today two British Columbians who will chair the BC Jobs and Investment Board and the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council.

- Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson appointed Ralph Archibald of Victoria and Dr. William McGill of Prince George to the Forest Practices Board.

Premier Christy Clark released the following statement on Prime Minister Harper and President Obama's Perimeter Security announcement:

The Province will partner with Campbell River in one of three regional economic development pilot projects as part of the Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan.