forestry: British Columbia election reporting

Monday, October 19

Election newsAnnouncement

Conservatives promise 45-million cubic metre harvest floor and faster permits for BC forestry

The BC Conservatives published a forestry plan on October 19, pledging a minimum annual harvest of 45 million cubic metres, faster permitting, and new biomass hubs in Prince George and Kamloops.

2:10 pm PT2 min read

Monday, October 5

Election newsAnnouncement

BC Greens publish forestry plan to end raw-log exports and protect old-growth forests

The BC Green Party published a forestry plan on October 4 that would end raw-log exports, permanently protect old-growth forests, and shift 30 to 50 per cent of available fibre to value-added manufacturing.

2:11 pm PT2 min read