The Carter family of C&H Forest Products is being recognized by the Province of B.C. with a Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management for the Coast Area.

Cliff Manning of Guyishton Woodlot Ltd. is being recognized by the Province of B.C. with a Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management for the North Area.

Del Williams and Mike McPherson of the McPherson Woodlot Company Ltd. are being recognized by the Province of B.C. with a Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in Woodlot Management for the South Area.

A new approach to provincial forestry agreements will lead to faster action on harvesting areas damaged by wildfire, provide more timber for mills and set up faster reforestation through the leadership of First Nations.

As the Province continues implementation of the Old Growth Strategic Review, the latest numbers released show old-growth logging in B.C. has decreased to the lowest level on record.  

The Province has convened a new advisory council in support of forestry workers and communities.

With most of the province experiencing above-normal drought conditions, the BC Wildfire Service is urging people to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this weekend.

Drought and water scarcity continues to affect the west coast, south coast and northeastern areas of B.C. that have experienced little to no rainfall over the past five weeks with continued dry weather in the forecast.

People within the Thompson-Okanagan region will have greater protection from wildfires through a provincial investment in a series of community-led projects.