Strong partnerships, wildfire protection and community involvement helped the Williams Lake Community Forest win the 2023 Robin Hood Memorial Award for excellence in community forestry.

Government has approved a legal order to extend the deferral of old-growth harvesting in the Fairy Creek watershed until Feb. 1, 2025.

British Columbia’s growing green economy will be front and centre at a global conference in Vancouver showcasing the innovation and new ideas emerging from the forest sector.

Residents, travellers and campers are strongly urged to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this weekend.

Lighter than expected rainfall last weekend has relieved pressure on watersheds in B.C.’s Interior, however, people are urged to remain vigilant as conditions can change quickly and warm temperatures are expected this weekend.

Several backcountry roads that were closed to motor vehicles for environmental protection after the 2021 wildfires have reopened.

The public is invited to get involved in the timber supply review for the Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Area (TSA) by submitting comments before July 4, 2023.

The Ministry of Forests will conduct aerial-spray treatments in the Port Alberni area in spring 2023 to eradicate spongy moths and minimize the risk they pose to forests, farms, orchards and trees.

The Ministry of Forests will conduct aerial-spray treatments in the Campbell River area in spring 2023 to eradicate spongy moths and minimize the risk they pose to forests, farms, orchards and trees.