Resilient roots in the forest British Columbia’s resource workers look for a government that supports their heritage and future

The core issue rests on simple question of trust and partnership. “What they want to know is, do they have a #bcpoli govt that has their back?” #BCConservative Trevor Halford suggests many in the #bcforestry sector feel abandoned by the province’s decision-makers.

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🌲 Timber with a View 🪵
From towering giants to solid slabs, every log has a story, and we’re here to move it with care and grit.
Working hard by the water, where nature meets craftsmanship.

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#LoggingLife #BCForestry #HardWorkPaysOff #LakefrontLabor

At the We Wai Kai First Nation Sortyard in Campbell River. Yesterday we toured the facility, and logging sites nearby.

#bcpoli #bcforestry

I'm on the Island right now. On Tuesday I spent the day at several locations taking in a Mosaic Forestry tour, tour of Coastland veneer plant, & the Harmac - Pacific Mill.

BC's forest industry must be protected, & once again respected as one of the main drivers of our economy

#bcpoli #bcforestry

Prescribed burn planned for Fox Mountain area Steve Forseth

New Blog Post: Prescribed burn planned for Fox Mountain area. View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2026/03/pres... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #BCForestry #FoxMountainBC #CaribooRD(Area D) #BCWS #FireSmartBC #WilliamsLake

Prescribed burn planned along Highway 20/Hanceville Area... Steve Forseth

New Blog Post: Prescribed burn planned along Highway 20/Hanceville Area... View at cariboopolitics.blogspot.com/2026/03/pres... #cariboopoli #bcpoli #BCForestry #FireSmartBC #CaribooRD(Area K) #HancevilleBC #TsilhqotinFN #EastChilcotin

"What economic benefits could come from implementing UNDRIP in the forestry context?" We spoke with Garry Merkel (nadi’ denezā), forester and Director of the Centre of Indigenous Land Stewardship at UBC, about what upholding #IndigenousRights means for #BCForestry. Full interview: bit.ly/4bDykLa

A Biodiversity & Ecosystem Health law is key to shifting to “Land Care” in BC’s forestry sector The enactment of a biodversity and ecosystem health law is the pathway for effectively implementing the Provincial Forest Advisory Council's proposed regional area-based forestry management model.

New blog: We explain why a new BC biodversity & ecosystem health law could be the pathway for effectively implementing the Provincial Forest Advisory Council's proposed regional area-based forestry mgmt model. Without it, BC risks hindering the transition to more sustainable forest mgmt🌲 #BCForestry

This announcement means real stability, certainty, and job opportunities for First Nation’s forest economies. 

I want to thank the Ahousaht, Hesquiaht, Tla-o-qui-aht, Toquaht, and Yuu-cluth-aht First Nations for their collaboration and leadership.

#bcforestry #bcpoli

Nicola Post & Rail, a family owned and operated company in Merritt

Since 1998, they’ve produced wholesale wood post products that have been sold in North America

Economically, and through environmental commitments, they’re representative of what this town’s about

#BCforestry

Fallers do some of the hardest work in  forestry, stepping into the bush with courage and respect for the land.

I was honoured to attend the BC Forest Safety Council’s Fallers Technical Advisory Committee, an org. dedicated to keeping our forestry workers safe.

#bcforestry

Quesnel City Council encourages public to sign petition supporting the forest industry : My Cariboo Now Stay connected with My Cariboo Now — delivering local news, community events, weather alerts, and live radio to Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, and beyond.

#Quesnel #COFI #ForestryIsASolution #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #bcpoli #BCForestry #RuralBC

Quesnel City Council encourages the public to sign petition supporting the forest industry..

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Mosaic is piloting a new integration project, here on the island, in the Koksilah Watershed.

This project will support our government's water-sustainability plan agreement with Cowichan Tribes, signed back in 2023. 

#bcforestry

#BCForestry #RuralBC #WilliamsLake #WLFN

Meeting explores 100 Mile House’s economic future post mills - 100 Mile Free Press Several South Cariboo financial experts and politicians weighed in during Beyond the Noise

#100MileHouse #CaribooRD(Areas G,H,L) #BCLocalGov #LocalGov #BCForestry #RuralBC #bcpoli @rparmarbc.bsky.social @ravikahlon.bsky.social @brittnyanderson.bsky.social

Meeting explores 100 Mile House’s economic future, post mills

Read more at: 100milefreepress.net/2026/02/22/m...

B.C. forests minister says the province rethinking FireSmart funding model - Williams Lake Tribune Province topped up the community FireSmart fund with $15 million in Budget 2026

#FireSmartBC #bcpoli #RuralBC #CaribooRD #BCForests #BCForestry

B.C. Forests Minister @rparmarbc.bsky.social says the Province of BC is rethinking FireSmart funding model

Read more at: wltribune.com/2026/02/20/b...

🌲 Timber at Work 🪵
Heavy logs. Skilled hands. Real work by the water.
Moving wood with care, power, and precision.

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#LoggingLife #BCForestry #WestCoastWood #HardWorkPaysOff #BlueCollarPride #TimberLife

Newest B.C. forestry review fails to protect old-growth Provincial Forestry Advisory Council report recycles past reviews, continues “talk-and-log” in B.C. VICTORIA/UNCEDED lək̓ʷəŋən TERRITORIES — A new forestry report released yesterday, entitled From Con...

“The problem isn’t caused by a lack of reports or recommendations or incomplete data, but by the fact that the province won’t limit logging in the most at-risk forests.”
-Tobyn Neame, @wildernews.bsky.social

www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/newest-... #bcpoli #bcforestry

Williams Lake Indigenous forestry project seeks support for continued funding - Williams Lake Tribune CCR stresses long-term funding for stewardship initiative as Williams Lake council backs the project

#CaribooRD(Area K) #PalmerLakeBC #CentralCaribooRehabilition #BCForestry

"A First Nations-owned company west of Williams Lake says continued funding is essential for projects that use fire-killed wood instead of burning it in slash piles or leaving it to decay"

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Forestry council recommends B.C. shift to regional land stewardship, de-emphasize targets - Williams Lake Tribune Report produced as part of provincial NDP-Green Party deal

#BCForestry #bcpoli #RuralBC

A forestry advisory council established by the B.C. government as part of a deal with the Green Party is calling for wholesale structural change to how the industry is administered in the Province.

Read more at: wltribune.com/2026/02/02/b...

#WesternForestProducts says it is closing the Chemainus sawmill for the remainder of 2026, and will be curtailing mills in Ladysmith and Saltair for at least two weeks. #BCForestry

BC-China Agreement Boosts Forestry Industry Amid US Tariff Challenges BC's forestry industry faces U.S. tariffs, but a new China deal opens markets, aiming to boost jobs and revenue.

BC-China Agreement Boosts Forestry Industry Amid US Tariff Challenges

Read more: 👇
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#bcforestry #chinaagreement #ustrade #jobgrowth #forestryindustry #canadaeconomy #marketaccess

Today we are on the road to Quesnel. This region has relied on and driven forestry for decades. 

As we go into this week, and the Natural Resources Forum in Prince George tomorrow, we will look back at 2025 and into the future in 2026.

#BCForestry

Gord Chipman from Woodlots BC with BCCFA's Executive Director (middle) and John Betts from Western Forestry Contractors Association.

Great to see colleagues like Jordon Gabriel of Lil̓wat Forestry Ventures.

Our Executive Director Jennifer Gunter (middle) connects with Minister Parmar, Bob Marquis of Bob Marquis Contracting Ltd, Minister Dix, and the Vancouver Sun's provincial political columnist.

Full house for a TLA Panel session.

We had a valuable few days at The Truck Loggers Association's 81st annual Convention and Trade Show.

Thank you to TLA for once again convening the sector for a strong and timely event. Let’s keep the conversations, and the collaboration, going.

#BCForestry #CommunityForests #WorkingTogether #TLA

As you all know, I am passionate about the forest industry here in BC. It was a pleasure to meet with members of the Truck Loggers Association (#TLA) at their annul convention in Vancouver, and to have the opportunity to speak to them.

#bcpoli #bcforestry #BCConservatives #Kamloops #NorthThompson

🌲 Timber with a View 🪵
From towering giants to solid slabs, every log has a story, and we’re here to move it with care and grit.
Working hard by the water, where nature meets craftsmanship.

silverstartree.com

#LoggingLife #BCForestry #HardWorkPaysOff #LakefrontLabor

FORSETH -- Despite Premier Eby’s promises, BC’s forest industry continues its downward spiral Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

Forests not being replanted to levels required, and a dropping of the annual allowable cut, can ONLY have one completely predictable result ... the inevitable death of BC’s once proud forest industry
acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2026/01/fors... #bcpoli #bcforests #bcforestry

Wildfire waste plan torched -- Forestry critic Stamer calls BC's wildfire salvage rate 'a failure' Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

Wildfire waste plan torched -- #BCConservative Forestry critic Ward Stamer calls BC's wildfire salvage rate 'a failure'

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#bcpoli #bcforests #bcforestry #BCConservatives

“4.5 million hectares of forest lands have burned since 2023, and the best they can do is point to a 90-hectare block being salvaged?” ~~ Ward Stamer, Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

4.5 million hectares of forest lands have burned since 2023, & the best they can do is point to a 90-hectare block? ~~ #BCConservative Forests Critic Ward Stamer

acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2025/12/45-m... #bcpoli #Kamloops #KamPoli #bcforests #bcforestry

“4.5 million hectares of forest lands have burned since 2023, and the best they can do is point to a 90-hectare block being salvaged?” ~~ Ward Stamer, Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Impact of BC & Canadian Politics on Social, Economic, Health, Education, Environment, Employment issues by Liberals, Green Party, NDP, & Conservatives

“4.5 million hectares of forest lands have burned since 2023, & the best they can do is point to a 90-hectare block being salvaged?” ~~ #BCConservative MLA & Forestry Critic Ward Stamer
acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2025/12/45-m... #Kamloops #NorthThompson #KamPoli #bcforests #bcforestry