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.

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence in Skookumchuk, a move that will eventually generate new job opportunities across the region.

Effective at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 15, open fires will be permitted in all fire zones within the Kamloops Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

The Province is increasing the area covered by the Creston community forest agreement.

The Province is significantly increasing the area covered by the Babine Lake community forest agreement.

Effective Oct. 1, 2013, open fires will be permitted in the Clearwater Fire Zone and the Salmon Arm Fire Zone within the Kamloops Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Twenty-one members of the Korean Forest Service will arrive in Salmon Arm on Oct. 2 to learn wildfire investigation techniques from B.C.'s expert firefighters.

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.