Forest Resources Act review underway

The Government of Yukon is moving forward with a review of the Forest Resources Act, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Scott Kent announced today. “The Forest Resources Act has been instrumental in developing modern forest management that supports viable and...

B.C. increases investments in forest stewardship

The new Forest Enhancement Society of B.C., supported by $85 million in government funding, will focus its efforts on wildfire risk reduction to complement the ministry’s existing forest stewardship programs and world-class wildfire suppression capabilities. Forests,...

Seeing the forest for the trees

The District of Squamish and the Squamish Nation are moving forward on plans for a community forest. District council passed resolutions at its special meeting Tuesday to establish the Squamish Community Forest Corporation, a general partner equally owned by the...