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Thursday, March 16, 2017 3:15 PM
Proponents of the Qala-yit [Kwah-LIE-it] Community Forest are being invited to apply for a unique community forest agreement, the first community forest agreement that allows for a new form of partnership with BC Timber Sales through a reduced volume condition contained in the agreement.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 11:30 AM
The Great Bear Rainforest (Forest Management) Act is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2017, following the enactment of regulations that bring the act into force and fulfill government’s commitment to ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016 3:15 PM
Members of the K'ómoks and Qualicum First Nations have an enhanced voice in local forest stewardship and greater opportunity for economic development through forestry agreements signed with the Province, moving British Columbia and the First Nations further down the path of reconciliation.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016 12:31 PM
The Great Bear Rainforest was the largest forest conservation project showcased at a special ceremony by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace under The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Initiative.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016 9:45 AM
BC Wildfire Service personnel continue to conduct prescribed burning for BC Timber Sales this week. The initial prescribed burn operation started on Sept. 26, 2016.
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Monday, September 26, 2016 1:30 PM
A new $1-million trust will be established to commemorate the visit of Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and celebrate the endorsement of the Great Bear Rainforest under The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy initiative.
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Thursday, September 22, 2016 2:00 PM
BC Wildfire Service crews will help BC Timber Sales staff conduct a prescribed burn near Clemina in the Clearwater Fire Zone. This 33-hectare burn will be completed between Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016 10:15 AM
The provincial government released its agenda to enhance the competitiveness of B.C.’s forest sector so that it continues to make investments and provide family-supporting jobs in communities throughout the province.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 1:50 PM
Amendments to forestry legislation introduced today will enhance the effectiveness of BC Timber Sales and allow the transfer of pulpwood agreements to increase fibre supply to pulp mills.
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 2:00 PM
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minster Steve Thomson has issued the following statement:
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