Revitalizing the Forest Economy

Government introduced the comprehensive Forestry Revitalization Plan in March 2003 to help restore the vitality of British Columbia's forest industry - the province's number 1 economic driver. The plan will help ensure a competitive and sustainable forest industry that provides stable, good-paying jobs to support B.C. families well into the future. Check here for regular updates as various elements of the Forestry Revitalization Plan are implemented.

Updates and Latest Information

Forestry Revitalization Trust Fund increase - February 2005

• Information bulletin

Contracting rules in timber harvesting - June 2004

• Backgrounder

Market-based timber pricing for the Coast - January 2004

• News release
• Backgrounder

Forestry Revitalization Plan

The publication The Forestry Revitalization Plan outlines the actions and expected benefits from forest policy reforms being made to help revitalize the industry.

• Publication in HTML format
• Publication in PDF format
• Summary of publication (PDF - 400 KB)

News Releases

• Jan. 21, 2005 - Province Plans $50-Million Increase to Forest Trust
• Jan. 16, 2004 - Market Pricing to Help Revitalize Coastal Forestry
  • New Coast Timber Pricing System
• May 8, 2003 – Legislation Supports Forestry Revitalization
• March 26, 2003 – Forest Plan to Open Up Opportunities, Boost Economy

Backgrounders

• Timber sales changes improve access to timber - January 2004
• Updated contracting rules in timber harvesting - June 2004
• Community-based forest management - January 2004
• Opening up new partnerships with First Nations - March 2003
• Market-based forestry reforms to enhance access to timber - January 2004
• New timber pricing system - January 2004
• Small-scale salvagers - January 2004
• Timber reallocation creates opportunities for entrepreneurs - March 2003
• Transition assistance - September 2004

Legislation

• Bill 27 - Forests Statutes Amendment Act
• Bill 28 - Forestry Revitalization Act
  • Excerpt from Hansard Services transcript of second reading (PDF - 35 KB)
• Bill 29 - Forest (Revitalization) Amendment Act, 2003
• Bill 44 - Forests Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2003
• Bill 45 - Forest (Revitalization) Amendment Act (No. 2), 2003

BC Forestry Revitalization Trust

• BC Forestry Revitalization Trust
• Deed of Trust (PDF - 100 KB)

Contact

Mailing Address
Ministry of Forests
PO Box 9529, Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C. V8W 9C3