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Reality Check – Forest jobs have been recovering for half a decade

Latest data from BC Statistics shows forestry jobs in the province are close to breaking through the 20,000 level for first time
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Naturally Resourceful: SOFTAC Systems Ltd. making waves around the globe as an innovator

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MYTH BUSTERS: Here’s why log exports do not cost BC jobs

It's common to hear that selling logs to foreign countries is bad for British Columbia jobs. In fact, precisely the opposite is
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British Columbia’s pulp and paper industry is facing tough times despite its hefty impact on the economy

The problem is a provincial tax structure that hands an advantage to competitors in other parts of the country and elsewhere in
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Is there a “simple fix” in the battle over lumber?

An emerging viewpoint has it that restrictions on exporting logs are a "net loss" to the Canadian economy. Meantime, American critics are
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Roderick Haig-Brown: A legendary figure in conservation and resource education

Forty years ago, British Columbians lost a towering figure of resource wisdom with the passing of this author and educator. Could his
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Municipal forestry ban attempt leaves First Nations frustrated

A Vancouver Island First Nation takes issue with civic politicians attempting to limit aboriginal forest activity
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A moment to consider forests and forestry

National Forest Week is a reminder of Canada's long dependence on its forests. Keeping them healthy is the only path toward future
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Log exports part of sustainable forest industry in 2016

Should our trees only be processed in local mills? Or have global markets irreversibly affected how forest products are manufactured today? Here
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Timber dollars sticker sends a clear message in Prince George

Travelling through Prince George, our advisory council member Mona Forster snapped this photo at Summit Insurance.
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BC forest fires. Lightning? No, humans.

We were shocked to find out that of the first 163 forest fires in BC this spring, 160 were started by humans.
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17 facts about the Timber Kings

The town of Williams Lake, BC has been on the map in a new way since launch of reality TV show Timber
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Resources and the true meaning of stewardship

Looking after the land today is the only way we'll be able to reap its beneficial products tomorrow. A group of foresters
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U.S. lumber sector wants to put wood to us

Relations with our largest trading partner could not be more important in 2016. During a recent Vancouver trip, U.S. Ambassador Bruce Heyman
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Vancouver – Resource City: Forestry

As British Columbia has matured, so has its forest industry, now a global leader in green practices. Forestry also has a HUGE
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Can Walbran’s breakthrough green forest pact stand the test of time?

The forest industry upheld its end of the bargain in Vancouver Island's Walbran forest – and now must be wondering if the
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14 lessons in eco-cooperation from the Great Bear Rainforest

A veteran forest negotiator shares his insights into how to save a rainforest – while giving the economy a chance
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Urbanites flock to BC’s coast to experience the life of a logger

When eco-tourists go on a wildlife-viewing trip with the Homalco First Nation, Shawn O’Connor wants them to see more than grizzly bears
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BC’s family forest companies get a shout-out in House of Commons

Kootenay MP David Wilks lauds environmental-economic balance achieved by 'cornerstones of communities'
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Report highlights forest sector’s strong economic impact

The BC Forest Industry Economic Impact Study describes a sector that had a combined direct and indirect impact of $12.4 billion on
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BC’S low-profile forestry sector still an economic powerhouse

A new study shows that while it has declined in overall importance, it is still the largest manufacturer in the province, adding