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

During these cold autumn nights, people often light their wood stoves or fireplaces to keep warm. But do they know where their firewood came from? Was it legally harvested?

During these cold autumn nights, people often light their wood stoves or fireplaces to keep warm. But do they know where their firewood came from? Was it legally harvested?

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence 50 km north of Hazelton, in a move that will eventually generate new job opportunities across the region.

Effective immediately, the allowable annual cut for the 100 Mile House timber supply area (TSA) remains at 2.0 million cubic metres.

The public is invited to review and comment on BC Timber Sales' 2013 operating plan for logging and road building in the Dawson Creek timber supply area until Dec. 20, 2013.

The public is invited to review and comment on BC Timber Sales' latest operating plan for logging and road building in the Arrow and Cascadia timber supply areas until Jan. 3, 2014.

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson issued the following statement from Beijing, where he is concluding a forestry trade mission to Japan and China: