B.C. sets standard method to measure forest carbon
Press Release Aug. 26, 2025 VICTORIA – To address a recommendation from the auditor general, the Province has established a method for carbon modelling in timber supply reviews (TSRs). In…
Forestry Council Statement on PM Mark Carney’s Forestry Announcement:
Press Release August 7, 2025 We welcome the federal government’s recognition of the forest sector as a vital part of Canada’s future. First Nations are in a unique position to…
New Report Warns U.S. Tariffs on Lumber Could Trigger Systemic Risks Across B.C.
Press Release July 28, 2025 A forward-looking scenario by Jerome Gessaroli explores how a major contraction in BC’s forest sector, triggered by US tariffs, could undermine infrastructure, public safety, and…
Strong forestry partnership delivers for people
Press Release July 24, 2025 BURNS LAKE – A forest tenure held by Lake Babine Nation is increasing by more than 2,000% through a partnership with the Province and a…
Next stage of engagement begins on Heritage Conservation Act improvements
Press Release July 9, 2025 VICTORIA – In partnership with the First Nations Leadership Council, the Province is moving forward to the next stage of consultation and engagement on modernizing…
Lumber for Nations program supports Indigenous building projects — the result of a growing partnership between Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Tolko
Press Release July 2, 2025 SASKATCHEWAN — The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Tolko Industries Ltd. (Tolko) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing…
Strengthening land stewardship, cultural site protection in Squamish Nation territory
Press Release June 26, 2025 SQUAMISH – Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Province have signed an agreement to guide forest stewardship in Squamish Nation territory at a ceremony held…
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes G7 Wildfire Commitment
Press Release June 18, 2025 Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued the following statement to recognize the release of the Kananaskis Wildfire Charter at the conclusion of the G7…
Minister’s statement on Canadian Council of Forest Ministers chair appointment
Press Release June 17, 2025 VICTORIA – Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement on the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM): “This…
CCFM Ministerial Communiqué – June 17, 2025
Press Release June 17, 2025 Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) forest ministers and representatives met in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador today to discuss shared priorities, challenges, and emerging opportunities…
