by Working Forest | Dec 9, 2015 | Archives
The recent story about the illegal harvest of a significant area in Long Lake Provincial Park was shocking for many. How could this happen? A beautiful area of forest, not only protected as a park, but also visible to a significant number of people who drive by on...
by Working Forest | Dec 9, 2015 | Archives
Free use permits to cut a Christmas tree on Crown land are available from forest district and FrontCounterBC offices in most areas of the province. Local district offices can identify areas of Crown where one tree may be legally cut for personal use. Permits are not...
by Working Forest | Dec 9, 2015 | Archives
Teal Cedar Products Ltd. is suing the Western Canada Wilderness Committee (WCWC) over a blockade of logging road construction in the Walbran Valley on Vancouver Island. Teal Cedar filed a notice of civil claim in BC Supreme Court on November 24. Defendants also...
by Working Forest | Dec 9, 2015 | Archives
British Columbia will be the only province expected to post growth of better than 3 per cent over the next two years. According to The Conference Board of Canada’s latest Provincial Outlook, real GDP is forecast to grow 3.1 per cent this year and 3.6 per cent in...
by Working Forest | Dec 9, 2015 | Articles
Hardwood has been relied upon by designers and builders for centuries as a proven and flexible building material across architecture, furniture and interior design projects. However, the increasing international demand for tropical hardwood has led to the destruction...
