Tag: forestry

Forestry groups say B.C. needs urgent action to revive the sector

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. forestry groups say the sector has reached a breaking point and are urging the province to take immediate action to protect mills, jobs and access to timber.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

Federal action plan for forestry sector expected this week, as report warns of looming “existential risk”

Economy Emily Joveski -
The federal government is expected to release a long-awaited action plan for Canada's struggling forest sector within days, a senior official said Thursday.

Two Vancouver Island wood manufactures receiving nearly $8 million in funding

Forestry Nathan Maley -
Vancouver Island wood manufacturing companies are receiving provincial funding weeks after the announced closure of the Crofton pulp and paper mill. 

New council aims to protect BC forestry sector  

Uncategorized Justin Baumgardner -
Recommendations will be made to help support forestry in BC through a newly formed council to advance stewardship and...

Local mayors urge province to consider the future of the forestry industry

Municipal News Justin Baumgardner -
Mayors from North Cowichan and Nanaimo have rallied together to help support the future of the local forest industry...

Forest industry calls on province to fulfill election promise for harvest levels

Uncategorized Grant Warkentin -
BC’s forest industry says the new provincial budget doesn’t meet last year’s election commitments, and actually reduces harvests. Kim Haakstad,...

Let’s Talk Forests Touring the Island

News Justin Goulet -
The Sierra Club of BC and Wilderness Committee are touring the Island to discuss issues affecting provincial forests. Committee spokesperson...

Demand for lumber means more workers are needed

News Justin Goulet -
Over the next decade, we're going to need over 4000 new forestry workers....that from Jim Girvan, the interim executive...

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