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WARD STAMER: The minister mentioned some success stories of early salvage. I have many that I can list to myself that are not successful in my own riding
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2 new commercial thinning sales in the Prince George area!
A direct impact of our BCTS review. We are increasing sales, year by year, but we are doing so in a more sustainable way.
More local jobs. fibre for local mills, and improving forest health.
#forestrybc #bcforests
#Throwback to 2007 - BC faced the largest mountain pine beetle infestation ever recorded in North America — impacting ~9.2 million hectares.
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#BCForests #MPB #Forestry
The BCTS review came out over a year ago. Since then:
30% sales increase year-year & 50% increase in the North
Steady progress is being made, while the recommendations of the review are being implemented to make BCTS work for people in the forest sector.
#BCforests #bcpoli
#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...
The working forest model will have a transformative effect on the sector.
We’re with the BC Council of Forest Industries walking through the vision together.
We’re bringing everyone along this path, because it is their work that will get us there.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
I recently met with our BC Value-Added Wood Coalition.
Our value-added wood manufacturers are key to building economic hubs.
This means, in a working forest, they are crucial to connecting the market with the on-the-ground work.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
I had the privilege of appointing Russ Taylor to the FII Board. Last week I met with Russ to discuss some of the critical challenges in our provincial forest product market.
I am looking forward to working closely with Russ in the near future.
#forestrybc #bcforests
🌲 Forestry is a cornerstone of BC’s economy and identity, supporting ~100,000 jobs and contributing $17B+ to GDP.
As climate change puts forests under pressure, genomics is helping strengthen resilience and protect BC’s trees for generations.
#GenomicsSavesTrees #BCForests #ClimateResilience
Joined by faculty from UBC and BCIT, we hosted a forestry roundtable.
A real discussion involving academic perspectives, but grounded in the reality of our forests.
Because the truth is, forests and forest health impacts us all.
#ForestryBC #BCForests #UBC #BCIT
We are reducing raw log exports and opening more doors for innovation and value-added producers.
We are on a path forward that conserves our old forests and biodiversity while supporting good jobs, new opportunities, and healthy communities.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
"Green Party MLA Rob Botterell, who was at the news conference with Parmar on Monday, said in a statement that the report 'offers a monumental reset for British Columbia’s forests.'"
#bcforests #bcpoli
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Corporate interests have guided this industry for too long. Nobody—from environmentalists to forestry companies—is happy with what’s happening with British Columbia’s forests. There is a cost to this conflict.
#bcforests
Forestry relies on the businesses investing in this work.
At the Western Forestry Contractors Conference, we’re sitting alongside the people on the ground, investing in wildfire risk reduction, forest health, and rehabilitation.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
FPB investigation finds long-term overgrazing has left parts of the Coutlee Range Unit near Merritt non-functioning, and the range-use plan unenforceable.
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#BCForests #rangelands #grasslands #grazing
Forestry is a two-sided coin - Crown land and private land.
Mosaic drives the private land file, making this an important face-to-face opportunity for this government.
Every piece of forestry must be driven by honest conversation, alignment and collaboration.
#BCForests
Board investigation found long-term overgrazing has left parts of the Coutlee Range Unit near Merritt non-functioning. The Board also found the range-use plan unenforceable due to unclear requirements. https://ow.ly/5IjK50Y4uUM
#BCForests #Rangelands #Grasslands #rangepractices
At the Truck Loggers Convention, we spoke of a forestry transformation.
To some, that may sound like just words. Forestry is undergoing a transition, and we’re going to ensure it emerges as a sector working for people.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
Chief Lampreau and the Simpcw First Nation are just one of many First Nations leading forestry in their community and surrounding region.
I’ve worked closely with them, to support their work in pushing the sector further.
#BCForests #NRFBC
Mayor Brienen from the District of Houston has been a real partner to our work in advancing forestry.
Working across government, alongside First Nations, and with industry, is how we build a forestry future. The District of Houston is a leading example.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
We sat down with Fort Nelson First Nation, presenting a Forest Tenure Opportunity Agreement and signing a forest license to cut for wildfire harvest.
This marks the first load of logs to cross the Dechita log scales in Fort Nelson.
#bcpoli #BCWildfire #ForestryBC #BCForests
Today is the day the operators, contractors, loggers, and truckers of BC gather in Vancouver.
2025 was an incredibly challenging year, but we also saw some positive change. I want to know what worked for them, and what didn’t.
Let’s do this.
#ForestryBC #BCForests #TLA
As part of my efforts to diversify our forest economy, and forge powerful partnerships with other jurisdiction to buy BC world class forests products, I’ve provided a new mandate letter for my crown forestry agency investment.
#BCForests #Forests #BritishColumbia
BC’s Forestry Decline Is a Policy Failure, Not a Market Reality -- #BCConservative Forestry Critic Ward Stamer Calls for Accountability and Urgent Policy Reset
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Tomorrow, I’ll be in Vancouver for the Annual Truck Loggers Association Convention.
This convention is a chance to reflect on progress made, and future progress to create and sustain good jobs for the people who keep this sector moving.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
At the end of 2025, BCTS had sold 25% more volume than they did in 2024.
There is certainly more work to do, but this is positive progress. Through BCTS, we’re utilizing more of our apportioned timber, to get local logs to local mills.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
Vancouver Island is a hotbed for housing innovation. Ron Anderson and Sons are one of the reasons why.
Prefabricated wood framing for multiunit housing. That means opportunities for forestry, and new homes for families.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
Converting wood waste into fibre for mills. It reduces CO2 emissions, and it helps keep workers working.
In April, FESBC provided funding to four wood waste projects in the Cariboo alone. Part of a package of 64 funded projects.
#ForestryBC #BCForests
#ThrowbackThursday to 2006! The Board examines 15 of Forest Stewardship Plans (FSPs) prepared under FRPA... findings? 🔍🌲
Read more to find out -- www.bcfpb.ca/release-publications/rel...
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#BCforests #foreststewardship
