Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Factsheets

FACTSHEET: Urban deer management in B.C.

The province is committed to helping local communities across the province manage deer and other wild animals in urban environments. read more

Monday, April 15, 2013 10:40 AM

FACTSHEET: B.C.'s old growth forests

Old-growth forests are not disappearing. There are more than 25 million hectares of old growth forests in B.C. About 4.5 million hectares are fully protected, representing an area larger than Vancouver Island. read more

Friday, April 12, 2013 3:56 PM

FACTSHEET: Invasive quagga mussels and zebra mussels

Quagga mussels and zebra mussels are not native to North America. They were introduced from Europe into Canada (the Great Lakes region) and the United States in the 1980s. read more

Friday, April 12, 2013 3:27 PM

FACTSHEET: Forest fire prevention is everyone's responsibility

The B.C. government introduced the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative in 2004 to help local governments and First Nations reduce the risk of interface wildfires, where urban developments border on forests and grasslands. read more

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:27 AM

FACTSHEET: Forest inventory

In February, the ministry has released a 10-year strategic forest inventory plan, funded with an average of $8 million annually for the duration of the plan. read more

Friday, April 5, 2013 11:32 AM

FACTSHEET: Reforestation in B.C.

B.C. prides itself on being a world leader in growing trees and sustainable forest management. read more

Friday, April 5, 2013 11:02 AM

FACTSHEET: B.C.'s forest renaissance; a growth industry

From 2011 to 2012, forestry jobs increased from 53,400 to 56,400 - a six per cent increase and more than triple the increase for all other sectors. read more

Friday, March 22, 2013 2:15 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: Beyond the Beetle: An action plan for healthy forests

With the release of 'Beyond the Beetle: A Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan', we have outlined a clear strategy to help our forests recover from the damage done by the mountain pine beetle infestation. read more

Thursday, October 18, 2012 3:51 PM

OPINION-EDITORIAL: B.C. committed to healthy forests

Ensuring a sustainable timber supply, with the right mix of tree species, is a top priority for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. read more

Thursday, July 5, 2012 3:04 PM

FACTSHEET: Heritage Sites are an asset to communities

The Province's investment in its heritage sites supports economic development in communities: read more

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:09 PM

FACTSHEET: Ministry is meeting its timber management goals

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations responds to the auditor general's report on the ministry's timber management objectives: read more

Thursday, February 16, 2012 10:27 AM

FACTSHEET: Forestry Litigation Facts: Okanagan Indian Band and B.C.

Forestry Litigation Facts: Okanagan Indian Band and B.C. read more

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 6:00 PM

FACTSHEET: Burns planned to restore Cariboo-Chilcotin grasslands

Prescribed burns are planned in the Riske Creek/Becher Prairie area between April 11 and May 30, weather conditions permitting. read more

Friday, April 8, 2011 2:15 PM

FACTSHEET: Ecosystem restoration burns planned in North Okanagan

Prescribed burns are planned in the Woodward Creek and Satellite Hill areas between April 4 and May 6, weather conditions permitting. read more

Monday, April 4, 2011 2:30 PM

Ecosystem restoration burns planned in South Okanagan

SUMMERLAND - On behalf of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson, Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff is advising the public that prescribed burns are planned in the Bald Range and Eneas Creek areas between April 4 and May... read more

Monday, April 4, 2011 2:29 PM