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Global gathering of forestry innovators coming to Vancouver in June
May 23, 2023 VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s growing green economy will be front and centre at a global conference in Vancouver showcasing the innovation and new ideas emerging from the forest sector. In partnership with the University of British Columbia, Foresight Canada and FPInnovations, the Province will host keynote speakers from international and B.C. organizations […]
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Mosaic Forest Management Receives SFI Leadership in Conservation Award for Working To Mitigate Climate Change and Advancing SFI’s Climate Smart Forestry Objective
May 17, 2023 Vancouver, BC — The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced the recipient of the 2023 SFI Leadership in Conservation Award at the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week today. Mosaic Forest Management (Mosaic), with operations in Coastal British Columbia, is being recognized for its early and enthusiastic adoption of SFI’s […]
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Seaweed solutions – This Magazine
May 16, 2023 The Kwiakah First Nation’s slow, intentional approach to kelp cultivation Seaweed, a traditional food for many coastal First Nations in B.C., is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to its untapped carbon sequestration potential. In recent years, multiple First Nations have partnered with private companies like Cascadia Seaweed to lead this growing industry. But […]
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Scott Robertson, Lennard Joe, and Paul Robitaille Receive SFI President’s Award for Leadership in Advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations
May 16, 2023 Vancouver, BC — The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced the recipients of the 2023 SFI President’s Award for Leadership at the 2023 SFI Annual Conference in collaboration with PEFC Week. Scott Robertson, Lennard Joe, and Paul Robitaille were recognized for their foundational, governance, and programmatic contributions in advancing SFI’s Indigenous Relations. “SFI is committed […]
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Public feedback being sought on Quesnel Forest Landscape Plan – CFNR Network
May 10, 2023 Public feedback is being sought in regard to the Quesnel Forest Landscape Plan. A Summary of Current Forest Management Report has been released which examines forest and ecosystem health in the Quesnel Timber Supply Area. Covering a 1.28 million hectare area, you can find the report and questionnaire at this link. With […]
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Allowable annual cut reduced for Mackenzie Timber Supply Area
May 4, 2023 VICTORIA – British Columbia’s chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area (TSA). The new AAC for the Mackenzie TSA is 2.39 million cubic metres. The allowable annual cut was previously 3 million cubic metres in 2010 and was revised to 4.5 million […]
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Tip of the spear: Q&A with Lenny Joe – Canadian Forest Industries
April 27, 2023 Lennard Joe, the new CEO of the B.C. First Nations Forestry Council, likes to be called Lenny because it’s more familiar, and familiarity or intimacy is one of the three components of the trust equation. Trust, he says, is not just a feeling, it’s measurable. Lenny is a registered professional forester with […]
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West Fraser announces First Quarter 2023 results
VANCOUVER, B.C., April 25, 2023 – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser” or the “Company”) (TSX and NYSE: WFG) reported today the first quarter results of 2023 (“Q1-23”). All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars unless noted otherwise. First Quarter Highlights Sales of $1.627 billion and earnings of $(42) […]
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Minister Wilkinson and Minister Ralston Announce Two-year Plan to Plant Over 37 Million Trees in British Columbia Under the Two Billion Trees Program and Kick Off 2023 Tree-Planting Season
From: Natural Resources Canada April 18, 2023 Forests and trees capture and store carbon, making them an effective natural climate solution. Forests also clean the air that we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and help cool our urban centres. Planting two billion trees in the next decade is a crucial part of Canada’s climate […]
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First Nations reach settlement with B.C., feds, on Treaty Land Entitlement claims – Canadian Forest Industries
April 17, 2023 On April 15, 2023, five First Nations in British Columbia, alongside provincial and federal government representatives, announced settlement agreements of the Nations’ Treaty Land Entitlements claims. “Honouring Treaty 8 is a critical part of B.C.’s work to advance reconciliation in the Peace River area and reconnect these Nations with their land. By […]
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