The public is reminded that the public review and comment period on proposed land use changes in the Great Bear Rainforest closes Monday, Aug. 10, 2015.

The Province is taking action to preserve the unique ecosystems of the Ancient Forest, home to some of the oldest trees in the country, and is calling for public input into the planning process, Minister of Jobs,Tourism and Skills Training Shirley Bond announced today. Bond was speaking on behalf of Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson.

British Columbians are invited to comment on proposed amendments to the boundaries of about 400 existing old growth management areas (OGMAs) in the Quesnel Natural Resource District.

The Cheakamus Community Forest near Whistler and the Province of British Columbia have signed an Atmospheric Benefits Sharing Agreement that enables the creation and sale of carbon offsets generated through improved forest management.

British Columbians are invited to comment on a draft land use order that, if approved, would establish 27 old growth management areas within the Whistler Landscape Unit...

The new allowable annual cut for the Williams Lake Timber Supply Area has been reduced from 5.77 million cubic metres to three million cubic metres.

The B.C. government has taken another step to promote biodiversity and protect old-growth forests by creating an additional 329 old growth management areas.

Another milestone was reached with environmental groups and forest companies jointly submitting proposals to increase conservation, while maintaining economic activity in the Great Bear Rainforest.