Another milestone was reached with environmental groups and forest companies jointly submitting proposals to increase conservation, while maintaining economic activity in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Comments are being accepted until March 17, 2014, on a public discussion paper released as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Williams Lake Timber Supply Area.

Professional forester Timothy Ryan will assume the role of chair of the Forest Practices Board effective Dec. 31, 2013, for a three-year term.

After 10 months, the value of B.C.'s softwood lumber exports have broken a new record.

The Province is accepting bids on a new woodlot licence 68 km north of Chetwynd, in a move that will generate new job opportunities across the region.

Comments are being accepted until Feb. 3, 2014, on a public discussion paper released today as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Robson Valley timber supply area (TSA).

The Province has awarded a replaceable forest licence to Westbank First Nation, a move that will enhance economic and employment opportunities in the area, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced today at a signing ceremony in Westbank.

The ministry is currently reviewing the timber supply for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area (TSA).

During these cold autumn nights, people often light their wood stoves or fireplaces to keep warm. But do they know where their firewood came from? Was it legally harvested?

During these cold autumn nights, people often light their wood stoves or fireplaces to keep warm. But do they know where their firewood came from? Was it legally harvested?