Members from the BC First Nations Forestry Council (BCFNFC) delegation to Tokyo affirmed the essential role of First Nations in shaping not only the future of forestry in British Columbia but also on a global scale.
Despite dire predictions around climate change, there are also new opportunities, including a strengthening bio-economy, increased support for green infrastructure, and the monetization of environmental attributes such as carbon offsets. A changing climate and the associated impacts are new realities affecting society, the environment, and the economy through a “ripple effect.” Forest owners will soon…