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Friday, February 17, 2017 12:25 PM
Premier Christy Clark announced $150 million for the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia to plant tens of millions more trees, which will help fight climate change and create over 3,000 jobs in rural British Columbia.
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Friday, January 20, 2017 2:27 PM
A new strategy highlights how the B.C. government, forest companies and First Nations are working together to mitigate the effects of a spruce beetle outbreak in the Omineca region.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016 11:00 AM
An updated inventory of spruce beetle-damaged forest in the Prince George and Mackenzie districts shows an increase in the number of hectares that have been affected compared to this time last year, according to preliminary results of aerial surveys over the summer.
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Thursday, October 6, 2016 1:00 PM
Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province is providing $690,000 in grants to communities north of Mackenzie, MLA Mike Morris announced.
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Thursday, October 6, 2016 1:00 PM
Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province is providing $248,431 to Nadleh Whut’en First Nation, Yekooche First Nation, Tl'azt'en Nation Education and the District of Fort St. James, MLA for Nechako Lakes John Rustad announced.
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Saturday, October 1, 2016 10:15 AM
The Province is recognizing Big Bull Enterprises for innovation and excellence in woodlot management, Mike Morris, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie announced on behalf of Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson at the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations' annual general meeting in Prince George.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:15 AM
The provincial government released its agenda to enhance the competitiveness of B.C.’s forest sector so that it continues to make investments and provide family-supporting jobs in communities throughout the province.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016 2:00 PM
Effective at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, Category 2 open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, due to cooler temperatures and recent rainfall.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016 2:00 PM
Effective at noon on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
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Thursday, June 2, 2016 3:15 PM
Business and industry leaders, members of the public, First Nations and local politicians gathered to celebrate a local milestone in Prince George – the planting of the one-billionth tree in the Prince George Natural Resource District since planting began in the area in 1959.
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