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New B.C. Council Launched To Support Forestry In B.C. - Wood Business
- On May 15, 2025, the B.C. Government introduced the Provincial Forest Advisory Council to help shape policies and promote responsible management of the province’s forests.
- The council was established as part of an arrangement involving the provincial government and the two Green Party representatives, amid ongoing reviews, reports, and challenges within the forestry sector.
- The council, co-chaired by Garry Merkel and Shannon Janzen, brings together forestry professionals, union leaders, and educators to balance forest health with industry prosperity.
- Merkel emphasized that addressing the changing political, economic, and environmental conditions requires adopting a long-term, ecosystem-based strategy that ensures a consistent and reliable supply of forest resources.
- The council will provide recommendations this year to support sustainable forest ecosystems, workers, and communities while addressing concerns about industry representation and economic stability.
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New B.C. Council Launched To Support Forestry In B.C. - Wood Business
Members of the newly formed Provincial Forest Advisory Council are tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest stewardship, while supporting communities and workers that rely on forests. Under the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord 2025, the B.C. government and BC Green caucus have established the Provincial Forest Advisory Council. The council will provide recommendations to government to ensure there are …
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B.C. appoints council to improve forest sector, and the forestry ecosystem
VICTORIA — A council made of forestry professionals, educators, union and former industry officials has been brought together to find a balance between healthy forests and a prosperous industry. The B.C.
Forestry sector faces changes
The Ministry of Forestry has raised concerns over the emerging issues of carbon trading and carbon financing in the forest sector. Alitia Bainivalu acknowledges that while these mechanisms offer potential economic benefits, they also present challenges that must be carefully managed. She adds that these challenges will be addressed through stricter enforcement measures and improved […]
New B.C. council launched to support forestry in B.C
Members of the newly formed Provincial Forest Advisory Council are tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest stewardship, while supporting communities and workers that rely on forests. Under the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord 2025, the B.C. government and BC Green caucus have established the Provincial Forest Advisory Council. The council will provide […]
New council aims to protect BC forestry sector : My Comox Valley Now
Recommendations will be made to help support forestry in BC through a newly formed council to advance stewardship and support communities and workers who rely on the industry. Members of the newly formed Provincial Forest Advisory Council include members of government and the BC Green Party, and according to the province, it’ll be up to them to ensure there is clear and measurable outcomes that support healthy forests, ecosystems ,and forestry…
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