Forestry Summit to Tackle Industry Shutout

Nobody thinks that the provincial government is actively working to destroy the forest industry in British Columbia; it’s simply too economically important to the province, especially with respect to many rural communities, and increasingly, First Nations; and government knows it. However, based on recent policy changes—including widespread old-growth deferrals—it can be argued that many of the changes now taking place are not in the best interests of either the industry, environment, or people of British Columbia.

Forestry Workers Among Original Environmentalists

Today’s forestry professionals are no less determined to promote sustainability and maintain and promote forestry for future generations.

BC Forest Industry ‘Outhustled’ as workers leave industry

BC’s forest industry is being ‘out-hustled’ by other industries, provinces and countries snapping up workers as the baby boomers retire, and if it is to survive the next decade it needs to make major changes in training, its internal culture and recruiting.