Communities and wildlife will benefit from $134 million being awarded by the Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. (FESBC) to 71 forest enhancement projects around the Province, Premier John Horgan announced today.

The Government of British Columbia is investing $7.8 million to promote the use of B.C. wood overseas, advance wood building systems and products, and expand global markets.

In an effort to eradicate a growing population of gypsy moths and minimize the risks they pose to forests, farms, orchards and trees, 94 hectares near Courtenay are planned for an aerial spray beginning in early May until June 30, 2018.

Under the BC Rural Dividend Program, the Government of British Columbia is providing $567,190 to five projects in the northeast, Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, announced today.

Under the BC Rural Dividend Program, the Government of British Columbia is providing $100,000 to the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC), Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, announced today.

The Province’s Forest Inventory Program will be reviewed to ensure it accurately reflects the changed nature of British Columbia’s forests over the last few years, Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Minister Doug Donaldson announced today.

The most recent BC Stats report (2016 data) shows jobs and wages in British Columbia’s technology sector have reached a new peak as B.C.’s tech and innovation industry continues to thrive.