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Thursday, September 29, 2016 2:00 PM
In response to UBCM Resolution C-27, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson re-affirmed government’s commitment to Vancouver Island’s old growth forests and stated there was no need to cease logging.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:26 AM
British Columbia has over 55 million hectares of forests on Crown land, of which about 25 million hectares are considered old growth.
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Thursday, June 30, 2016 2:30 PM
British Columbians are invited to review and comment on amended old growth management areas for the San Josef Landscape Unit on northwestern Vancouver Island until Aug. 29, 2016.
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Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:30 AM
The B.C. government has established 6,482 old growth management areas (OGMAs) under the Oil and Gas Activities Act.
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Thursday, January 28, 2016 10:00 AM
British Columbians are invited to comment on proposed amendments to the boundaries of about 375 existing old growth management areas within the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District.
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Monday, November 23, 2015 1:00 PM
Following a public review and comment period and discussions with local First Nations and stakeholders earlier this year, the boundaries of about 400 existing old growth management areas (OGMAs) in the Quesnel Natural Resource District have been adjusted.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 10:45 AM
The Province is holding a series of regional meetings over the next two weeks to get feedback on a plan to preserve the unique ecosystems of the Ancient Forest, Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs,Tourism and Skills Training announced.
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Friday, September 18, 2015 10:15 AM
The government of British Columbia is protecting more old-growth forests and enhancing biodiversity by establishing another 27 old growth management areas.
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Monday, August 3, 2015 9:30 AM
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.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015 1:00 PM
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.
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