Forest industry workers and other users of B.C.'s back roads are reminded to stay in tune with upcoming changes to the mobile radio frequencies that help ensure safe passage on many of the province's resource roads.

Three new members have joined the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council (ABIC).

British Columbia is expecting significant growth in the natural resources industry over the next decade, with most major projects located in northern or remote communities.

British Columbia has signed a five-year agreement with Shanghai's Pudong District to promote wood-frame construction and B.C. wood products to meet the Chinese district's needs for energy-efficient, low-carbon buildings.

Effective immediately, the allowable annual cut for the Robson Valley Timber Supply Area (TSA) will decrease from 481,000 cubic metres to 400,000 cubic metres.

After an extensive timber supply review, deputy chief forester Diane Nicholls announced that the allowable annual cut for the Boundary Timber Supply Area (TSA) will remain at 700,000 cubic metres for 10 years.

If you're interested in providing input on the future of area-based forestry tenures in B.C., there's still 10 days left to weigh into the debate.

Members of the public are invited to review and comment on a proposal to establish more than 12,000 hectares of old growth management areas in the Sea-to-Sky Natural Resource District.

The Province is enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship in the south Cariboo by signing a community forest agreement with the Village of Clinton.