The public is invited to review and comment before Feb. 18, 2014, on plans to establish more than 18,000 hectares of old growth management areas along the Sunshine Coast.

Volunteers are being sought in the Peace Region to take part in the Province's seventh annual Public Winter Wildlife Count.

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

The Province is naming names and taking away privileges as part of a new strategy aimed at increasing the collection rate of overdue environmental court penalties, announced Environment Minister Mary Polak.

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence 68 km north of Chetwynd, in a move that will generate new job opportunities across the region.

Effective immediately, travellers are advised the Monte Creek Forest Service Road, also known locally as the Private Forest Service Road, is closed until further notice at the 5.75 kilometre marker for road repairs.

Comments are being accepted until Feb. 3, 2014, on a public discussion paper released today as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Robson Valley timber supply area (TSA).

The Province has awarded a replaceable forest licence to Westbank First Nation, a move that will enhance economic and employment opportunities in the area, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced today at a signing ceremony in Westbank.

The Province is extending the deadline for bids on a new woodlot licence near 100 Mile House.

The ministry is currently reviewing the timber supply for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area (TSA).