Forestry or no forestry?

Mills close, towns shrink, and the same problem goes unfixed. B.C.’s forest industry doesn’t need another paper plan.

First Nations plan to build new coastal sawmill

Iskum Investments represents 16 coastal nations with plenty of timber

Forests and trust

Lennard Joe says British Columbia needs a fuller forestry conversation, one grounded in stewardship, Indigenous leadership and trust built across the whole sector.

‘Victoria needs to stand up and be proud’: Port Alberni councillor makes the case for forestry

Debbie Haggard says the province is underselling an industry that still supports hundreds of jobs, millions in tax revenue and the future of communities like hers

Forests and futures

Powell River Mayor Ron Woznow says forestry remains the backbone of community life, economic resilience and long-term stewardship in British Columbia.

Since 1969 in a mill town: the long view on forestry’s evolution

Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull argues forestry remains the city’s economic backbone, while new opportunities in mass timber, transportation and workforce training could shape its next chapter.

A stronger future in forestry

Brad West argues B.C.’s resource economy supports public services, sustains families and needs policy reform to unlock growth

Forestry still shapes B.C.

New economic report shows the sector’s reach extends deep into urban life, even as downturn pressures rural communities.

Forestry’s quiet comeback and the campaign to reposition the sector

A campaign aims to reposition B.C.’s forest sector as essential to jobs, climate solutions and global competitiveness