Aboriginal company from B.C. honoured by forest industry
Press Release October 20, 2016 The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) today presented the 2016 Aboriginal Business Leadership Award to Chilcotin…
Government of Canada Invests in Yoho National Park
Press Release Funding for visitor facilities and road rehabilitation October 12, 2016 Field, BC Parks Canada Agency In managing national parks, Parks Canada maintains or restores ecological integrity and…
BC Rural Dividend funds over $8 million in projects
Press Release October 7, 2016 The B.C. government is distributing over $8.16 million in new grants to help rural communities diversify and strengthen their economies Minister of Forests, Lands and…
What does it mean to “obtain” agreement with Indigenous Communities?
Press Release October 4, 2016 FSC Canada releases an Interpretation of obtaining Agreements with Indigenous Communities in the National Boreal Standard FSC Canada has issued an interpretation of Indicator 3.1.2…
Exemplary woodlots receive minister’s awards
October 1, 2016 The Province is recognizing three woodlot operators for innovation and excellence in woodlot management. Big Bull Enterprises, owned by Brian Harding and Darcy Nygaard, the Hupačasath First…
Old growth forests are important for environment and economy
Press Release September 29, 2016 In response to UBCM Resolution C-27, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson re-affirmed government’s commitment to Vancouver Island’s old growth forests and…
Central Canada SFI Implementation Committee Grows Partnerships One Mou And Hard Hat Sticker At A Time
Press Release September 28, 2016 CLEARWATER BEACH, FL — Operating across two time zones and two Canadian provinces, with a combined area the size of continental Europe, hasn’t stopped the…
Forestry activities near Mackenzie under audit
Press Release VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of Chu Cho Industries LP on non-replaceable forest licence A62375, during the week of Oct. 3, 2016. Chu…
Let’s celebrate National Forest Week
Press Release September 16, 2016 In recognition of this year’s theme for Sept. 18-24, 2016, National Forest Week, “True North – Strong and Green”, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations…
IUCN Congress boosts support for Indigenous peoples’ rights
Press Release Sat, 10 Sep 2016 Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 9 September 2016 (IUCN) – Key decisions boosting support for Indigenous peoples’ rights have been adopted by IUCN State, government and civil…
