Mountain Pine Beetle


May 16, 2012 – Special committee to examine mid-term timber supply

VICTORIA – Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson applauded today’s decision of the Legislative Assembly to form a Special Committee on Timber Supply to examine and make recommendations about mid-term timber supply in British Columbia, as a result of the mountain pine beetle infestation.

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Mid-Term Timber Supply Project

In response to concerns expressed by local communities, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations staff have been analyzing potential opportunities to increase timber supply.

A draft summary of detailed technical analyses for the Lakes, Prince George, Quesnel and Williams Lake timber supply areas has been prepared. This draft report is just one piece of information that government will be examining.

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Mountain Pine Beetle Information

last updated: January 2011