The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence in Skookumchuk, a move that will eventually generate new job opportunities across the region.

B.C.'s primary industries added jobs in September with an increase of 8,400 jobs in forestry, fishing, mining and gas extraction, and 4,200 jobs in construction.

Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto released the following statement to proclaim Co-op Week in British Columbia (Oct. 13-19, 2013)

The Province is increasing the area covered by the Creston community forest agreement.

The Province is significantly increasing the area covered by the Babine Lake community forest agreement.

BC Timber Sales celebrates its 10th year of operation and its support for economic prosperity in rural communities through safe and sustainable forest management.

The Province is enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship on Cortes Island by granting a local group a community forest agreement.

Comments are being accepted until Nov. 26, 2013, on a public discussion paper released as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area.

Rodney Krimmer, who operates a woodlot in Big Lake, received the top award from Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson.