Ministry of Forests and Range Media RoomJune 2008 to May 2009 ArchiveSilviculture Vision to Grow New Forest Opportunities March 25, 2009 – While speaking to students at Belmont Senior Secondary, Minister Pell announced a new framework to guide silviculture investments and make B.C. a world leader in growing trees. Cutline / Larger Photos
| News Release | Action Plan Promotes Further Manufacturing March 24, 2009 – Minister Bell announces Generating More Value from Our Forests, a vision and action plan for further manufacturing that will help position B.C. as a world leader in innovative and higher-value uses for wood. Cutline / Larger Photos | News Release | Action Plan website  Minister Presents New Vision for Northwest Forest Sector March 20, 2009 – While in Terrace, Minister Bell announced $4 million to maintain and upgrade northwest roads. As well, he presented a new vision for the northwest forest sector (pdf 2.35 mb).  Province, UBC Fund More Ways to Use, Protect Wood March 17, 2009 – A partnership between the Province and the University of B.C. is enabling one of the world's top wood scientists to develop cutting edge manufacturing technology that will help B.C.'s forest products industry compete in the global economy.  Forestry will Continue to Drive B.C.'s Economy March 9, 2009 – Minister Bell and members of the Working Roundtable on Forestry release the Roundtable’s report and recommendations for a vibrant and successful forest industry for future generations.  Community Forest Strengthens Alexis Creek Partnership March 6, 2009 – Minister Bell meets with members of the Tsi Del Del (Alexis Creek First Nation) and the Tatla Resource Association to offer a joint community forest agreement.  New Mapping Project to Manage Beetle-Attack Areas March 3, 2009 – Minister Bell explains to media how a new mapping project will clearly identify the best areas for harvesting and reforestation of mountain pine beetle-attacked stands.  New Funding Promotes Silviculture Safety Feb.24, 2009 – During an event outside the Legislature Minister Pat Bell and MLA Kevin Krueger provided the Western Silviculture Contractors' Association (WSCA) with a cheque for $500,000 for the delivery of four safety programs designed specifically for the silviculture industry.  Mongolia Buys 48 B.C. Houses Feb. 4, 2009 – Cowichan Valley based Pacific Homes has secured a contract with the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar to supply 48 townhomes built using B.C. wood.   Minister Visits Squamish Forest District Feb. 4, 2009 – Minister Bell visits the Squamish Forest District office and meets with staff to discuss local forestry issues. Minister Visits Campbell River Forest District Jan. 30, 2009 - Minister Bell meets with ministry staff to discuss local forestry issues in the Campbell River Forest District area.   Visit to South Island Forest District Jan. 29, 2009 – Minister Bell meets with South Island Forest District staff to discuss local forestry issues on southern Vancouver Island. Minister Bell Chairs Forestry Panel at Economic Summit Jan. 23, 2009 – While attending the Northern Economic Summit in Prince George, Minister Bell chaired the Forestry Panel Session which included panel members Hank Ketchum, Fred Enga, and Keith Spencer. Discussions focused on the future of the forest industry and the mountain pine beetle.  Community Trust Workers Improve Quesnel Park January 23 – Forest workers employed through the Job Opportunities Program have reduced the risk of forest fire and restored the trail at Quesnel’s 10 Mile Lake Provincial Park.  B.C. Company Helping Turn Beetle Wood into Power Jan. 16, 2009 – Minister Bell tours Trace Resources grinding operations north of Merritt. The company is helping turn wood waste into clean power by grinding slash and unsalvageable mountain pine beetle timber for electricity production at the Domtar pulp mill in Kamloops.
New Woodlot Opportunities for Quatsino First Nation January 9, 2009 –Minister Bell signs new woodlot agreement with Chief Councillor Tom Nelson of the Quatsino First Nation, Ralph Wallas, Quatsino Forestry Co-ordinator and Andrew Ashford, District Manager for the N. Island / Central Coast Forest District.
Community Trust Employs Forest Workers from Sliammon January 8, 2009 –Minister Bell meets with members of the Sliammon First Nation to announce Job Opportunity Program funding for a local silviculture project. From left to right: Tracy Timothy, Minister Bell, Chief Councillor Clint Williams and Brian Hackett.
Radar Guns to Monitor Forest Service Roads January 8, 2009 – Sunshine Coast Forest District compliance and enforcement technician Maurice Potesta shows Minister Bell the speed readout of a radar gun. Radar guns will now be used to monitor and enforce safety on all provincial Forest Service Roads.
Visit to Columbia Forest District January 5, 2009 – Minister Bell meets with Columbia Forest District staff to discuss local forestry issues in the Revelstoke area.
B.C. Company Turns Wood Waste into Bioenergy
MOU Signing Ceremony with Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs
Radio Protocols Lead to Safer Forest Travel Cutline / Larger Photos | News Release | Forest Safety Trends in B.C. |
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