BC is Burning – Nanaimo Screening

Join us in Nanaimo for a powerful screening of BC is Burning, an urgent documentary exploring British Columbia’s escalating wildfire crisis and the solutions needed to protect our forests, communities, and future.

Following the film, stay for a live Q&A with filmmaker Murray Wilson.

📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM Film | 6:45 PM Q&A
📍 Vancouver Island Conference Centre – Shaw Auditorium
101 Gordon St, Nanaimo

Don’t miss this important conversation.

Get your tickets in the link in our bio ...

The TLA congratulates the Tla’amin Nation on reaching an agreement with Western Forest Products (WFP) to purchase the assets of WFP’s Stillwater forest operation, which comprises Block 1 of TFL 39 and covers approximated 154,000 hectares of forest land on the Sunshine Coast. Once the transaction is finalized, the Tla’amin Nation, through their forestry subsidiaries Qwoqwnes Forestry Holdings and Thichum Forest Products, will manage an allowable annual cut of approximately 469,000 cubic meters supporting a long-term fibre supply agreement with WFP. The agreement demonstrates the strong commitment of WFP and the broader forest sector to work collaboratively with B.C. First Nations to provide meaningful opportunities for Nations to proactively lead and benefit from forestry activities on their traditional lands. ...

Join Us for a Special Screening of BC is Burning

The TLA, in partnership with the City of Campbell River and Coast Forest Policy Coalition, invites you to an exclusive screening of the powerful documentary BC is Burning — an urgent look at British Columbia’s escalating wildfire crisis and the solutions we need to protect our forests, communities, and future.

With five catastrophic fire seasons in eight years, this film explores both the reality of the crisis and the opportunity to rethink how we manage our forests.

📍 Tidemark Theatre
📅 March 26 | 7:00 PM
🎟 $15 Admission (Students & children under 18 free)

Watch the trailer and get your tickets today in the link in our bio ...

JOIN US IN CAMPBELL RIVER FOR A TLA MEMBER NETWORKING EVENT!

We want to hear from you about the issues impacting your business and community and share how the TLA can support you.

Following the networking reception, join us for an exclusive screening of the compelling documentary BC is Burning, in partnership with the City of Campbell River. This will include a Q&A session with filmmaker Murray Wilson.

DATE: Thursday, March 26, 2026

TIME: 5 pm Reception with appetizers | 7 pm BC is Burning Documentary | 7:45 pm Filmmaker Q&A | 8:30 pm Finish

LOCATION: Tidemark Theatre | 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C8

Register by Thursday, March 12 in the link in our bio ...

TLA, ILA and NWLA’s statement on BC’s 2026 Budget

The Truck Loggers Association (TLA), Interior Logging Association (ILA) and North West Loggers Association (NWLA) are pleased BC’s Budget 2026 acknowledges the importance of forestry and includes funding intended to address the province’s ongoing forestry crisis.

However, we note the budget forecasted annual harvest levels of only 29 million cubic metres, which fall far short of Premier Eby’s mandate to Forests Minister Ravi Parmar to achieve an annual harvest level of 45 million cubic metres. This is unsustainable for forestry-dependent communities, damaging to the provincial economy at a time of an unprecedented deficit, and deeply discouraging for the forest workers and contractors who have endured too many years of uncertainty.

Our associations and the forest industry are collectively committed and prepared to support Minister Parmar and government in achieving positive outcomes for our sector, communities and the broader economy. We remain ready to work collaboratively on practical solutions.

However, meaningful progress requires a clear vision and accountable plan to restore markets for British Columbia’s forest sector to move harvest levels toward the 45 million cubic metre objective. Certainty and action are essential to restoring confidence in BC’s forest sector.

Read the 2026 Budget and Fiscal Plan at https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2026/ ...

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Rob Shaw: Forestry review finds five years of NDP policy has failed to stabilize sector

Experts argue centralized decision-making has led to closures, job losses and stalled planning

Two experts hired by the B.C. government to review the future of the province’s forestry sector did more than just issue recommendations this week. They quietly shredded more than five years of New Democrat forest policy that underpins Premier David Eby’s entire approach to the industry.

Foresters Garry Merkel and Shannon Janzen co-authored a report proposing a wholesale shift from government-led forestry decisions to as many as 100 community-led, area-based planning bodies.

It would be the most significant overhaul in forest policy in decades, with the goal of stabilizing the collapsing sector. Implicit in that recommendation is a blunt verdict on the current system: It isn’t working or sustainable. Forests Minister Ravi Parmar said he’ll discuss the recommendations with cabinet.

Report here:
https://pfac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFAC_Final-Report_From-Crisis-to-Care_Digital_V1.0.pdf?utm_source=business%20in%20vancouver&utm_campaign=business%20in%20vancouver%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral ...

Strengthening BC`s Forestry Sector

Ravi Parmar
Minister of Forests

"Forestry is a cornerstone of B.C.’s economy, but high tariffs and duties from the United States, combined with increasing transportation costs, are making it uneconomical to harvest, affecting the entire forestry supply chain.

This is unacceptable.

That’s why, we’re diversifying to new international markets, expanding existing markets, and finding new ways to innovate right here at home. All to strengthen our forestry sector so it works for people and communities in BC."

Read the full article in the Winter edition of TruckLoggerBC Magazine. Link in our bio ...

TLA’s Statement on Provincial Forestry Advisory Council’s Report: From Conflict to Care: BC’s Forest Future

The TLA appreciates and respects the thoughtful report released today by the Provincial Forestry Advisory Council. We welcome its focus on a cross-ministry approach, First Nations reconciliation and co-governance, stability and predictability for industry and investors, and community empowerment; priorities the TLA has long advocated on behalf of its members and the forest sector.

The TLA supports the overall direction of the report and its recommendations, including the shift from volume- to area-based management, adopting regional forest management areas, increased community engagement, First Nations co-management, and improved focus and alignment across the sector.

We look forward to reviewing the recommendations in greater detail, particularly in terms of how they align with the current crisis facing the forest industry, address high operating costs, and support the urgent need for access to fibre.

Access the report here: https://pfac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PFAC_Final-Report_From-Crisis-to-Care_Digital_V1.0.pdf ...

TLA Executive Director`s Message

Industry, Communities, and the Public All Deserve a Seat at the Table

"Lately, I`ve been doing a lot of thinking about how democracy balances the rights of the few against the interests of the majority. This is a particularly complex topic in BC, where the legal standard is higher than other provinces and where we are advancing reconciliation efforts with Indigenous and First Nations Peoples."

Read the full article in the Winter edition of TruckLogger BC Magazine ...

TLA President`s Message

Out of the Mud and Rolling Forward

"This is my last President’s message for the Truck LoggerBC magazine. Time does truly fly by serving the last two years as the TLA president. I can remember clearly my initial apprehension over what I had gotten myself into signing up for the TLA executive. I want to say with true honestly that the experience while challenging was also rewarding. As President and as a director of the TLA board, I have tried to help my fellow contractors and the BC forest industry during some darn tough years."

Read the full article in the link in our bio under Forestry News or in the Winter 2026 TruckLogger BC Magazine ...

TLA Executive Director Peter Lister had the pleasure of joining fellow forestry leaders at the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George to highlight and share our perspectives on the challenges facing our sector.
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📸: Zach Barrowcliff, My PG Now ...

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients!

For more than 40 years, the TLA has been honoured to support students pursuing education in forestry. These scholarships represent more than financial support, they are an investment in the future of our industry and in the people who will help shape forestry in British Columbia for generations to come.

Thanks to the generosity of our members through donations to and participation in the live and silent auctions at our annual Convention + Trade Show. We were proud to raise $140,003 for the TLA Forestry Education Fund this year.

To our students: your hard work, dedication, and passion for forestry inspire us. To our members: thank you for helping make these opportunities possible.

This is the future of forestry — and it’s bright. 🌲 ...

Thank you to Interim Conservative Party Leader, Trevor Halford for joining us today and discussing forestry in BC. ...