The B.C. government has launched a review of BC Timber Sales (BCTS). The launch of the review recognizes the significant pressure the forest sector is…
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B.C. reflects on another year fighting wildfires
In 2024, the BC Wildfire Service worked with people and communities to fight wildfires and build climate resiliency throughout B.C. Since April 1, 2024, a…
B.C. commits to early pensions for wildfire fighters
B.C. is negotiating earlier pensions for wildland firefighters helping align their benefits with those of other public-safety occupations while they protect communities from increasingly challenging…
Kimberley advances wildfire risk reduction with FESBC
The City of Kimberley, with funding support from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC), is making significant strides in wildfire risk reduction through a…
New tools available for preparation and information
With many parts of the province experiencing warmer weather and British Columbia forecast to have an active wildfire season, the province is introducing an interactive…
Latest U.S. softwood decision âdeeply disappointingâ
Letter to the Editor Today’s (Feb. 1) preliminary decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce is, once again, deeply disappointing. The continued application of unjustified…
Firesmart activities come to more basin communities
A province/Trust partnership provides nearly $1.8 million to 11 local projects From educating residents on how to lower the risk of wildfire, to reducing the…
New forest enhancement projects for Kootenay Boundary
Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) executive director Steve Kozuki has announced 42 newly funded forest enhancement projects, including five in the Kootenay Boundary region….
20 projects help reduce wildfire through B.C./Trust partnership Â
Planning ahead to prevent wildfire Twenty communities and organizations around the Columbia Basin are increasing their capacity to prepare for and reduce the chances a…
New measures on old growth introduced
The B.C. government is launching new measures to protect more old growth by fast-tracking innovation and co-developing new local plans with First Nations to better…