The Government of British Columbia is celebrating a major investment in a Prince George forestry manufacturing facility by Sumitomo Corporation.

British Columbia Trade Envoy to the United States David Emerson was in Portland, Ore. yesterday advancing B.C.’s interests in the ongoing softwood lumber dispute.

First Nations in central and northeast British Columbia will benefit from a $390,000 investment to help participants build skills and explore careers in environmental stewardship and natural resource development.

Effective immediately, the new allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Prince George Timber Supply Area (TSA) is set at 8,350,000 cubic metres per year for the first five years, and 7,350,000 cubic metres for the following five years, chief forester Diane Nicholls announced today.

The BC Wildfire Service is planning to conduct a series of controlled open burns in the Prince George Fire Zone to help reduce Douglas fir beetle populations in the Pidherny area, which lies within the City of Prince George’s jurisdictional boundaries.  

The Province is recognizing three woodlot licensees for innovation and excellence in woodlot management.

The Province is taking action to protect big game wildlife in areas severely affected by wildfires this summer.

The British Columbia government is taking action to help communities deal with urgent challenges and partnering with local governments to make life better for people throughout B.C., Premier John Horgan announced today in a speech to the Union of BC Municipalities.

The Government of British Columbia has appointed four new board chairs and 11 new members to health authorities’ boards of directors.