Comments are being accepted until Nov. 19, on a public discussion paper released as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Cassiar Timber Supply Area.

The Province continues to expand forest opportunities for individuals, groups and First Nations with the offering of a new woodlot licence near Smithers.

The Province recently launched iMapBC 2.0, an upgraded version of its popular online mapping toolkit that will provide improved access to thousands of geographical datasets.

Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, today recognized Stucturlam for its leading-edge work in developing structural wood products.

Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond has issued the following statement in response to the July 2013 Labour Force Survey:

Thirty eight First Nations individuals will receive forestry-specific training and work experience through a $500,000 Labour Market Sector Solutions (LMSS) partnership between the B.C. government, the First Nations Forestry Council and industry partners.

Seven companies in an innovative forestry practices agreement have had their combined allowable annual cut raised by 158,736 cubic metres per year, effective Jan. 1, 2012 until Dec. 31, 2015.

The Province continues to expand forest opportunities for individuals, groups and First Nations with the offering of a new woodlot licence near Enderby.