John Gregson and Dave Gregson, who operate a woodlot near Nanaimo, were recognized by Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson as part of the 2013 Woodlot Management Awards.

In advance of National Forest Week, Sept. 22-28, 2013, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has released the following statement.

Comments are being accepted until Nov. 19, on a public discussion paper released as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Cassiar Timber Supply Area.

The Province continues to expand forest opportunities for individuals, groups and First Nations with the offering of a new woodlot licence near Smithers.

Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, today recognized Stucturlam for its leading-edge work in developing structural wood products.

Seven companies in an innovative forestry practices agreement have had their combined allowable annual cut raised by 158,736 cubic metres per year, effective Jan. 1, 2012 until Dec. 31, 2015.

The Province continues to expand forest opportunities for individuals, groups and First Nations with the offering of a new woodlot licence near Enderby.

The Province is helping revitalize communities throughout B.C. by investing $1.5 million in a program that helps clean up contaminated land and get it ready for redevelopment.

The Province continues to expand forest opportunities for individuals, groups and First Nations with the offering of a new woodlot licence near Lumby.

Comments are being accepted until Sept. 5, on a public discussion paper released as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Boundary Timber Supply Area.