Old Growth Conservation

The Province with an update on conserving old-growth forests, and building a more sustainable and resilient forestry industry.

The B.C. government’s update reports on work underway in response to the 14 recommendations made by an independent panel in a 2020 review of B.C.’s old forests. It also outlines next steps as the Province and First Nations, alongside the forestry sector, workers and communities, take action to better care for forests, provide stability for B.C.’s forestry communities, and address challenges associated with climate change and wildfires.

Some of the progress includes making sure forestry communities get more local jobs for every tree harvested, including by boosting made-in-B.C. wood manufacturing; and

improving the work on the ground through better mapping, data and knowledge sharing.

Additionally, through Forest Landscape Plans, nine of which are underway, the province says it’s ensuring local values drive decisions on the land base, including those related to forest resilience, wildfire prevention, economic development and community well-being. 

Future FLPs will be developed in partnership with First Nations, and through engagement with communities and people affected, local knowledge and values can be incorporated into the management of entire ecosystems.

Further updates on progress will continue as the government builds on the strides it says it has already taken with First Nations partners and industry.