International Day of Forests
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
Public Engagement Opportunities
The BC Government is currently offering two citizen engagement opportunities that may impact private managed forest land operations. Engagement opportunities are a chance to input into government policy and legislation decisions.
Home Ignition Zone Assessment
It’s early Spring, and a great time to think about steps you can take to reduce the risk of wildfire around your home.
BC Forest Professionals
B.C.’s forest owners are as diverse as the forests themselves—small family-owned properties of a few dozen hectares, to large-scale forestry operations with thousands of hectares.
Migratory Birds Regulations
The Migratory Birds Regulations (MBR) were amended on July 30, 2022. The objective of the Migratory Birds Regulations is the conservation of migratory birds, including their eggs and nests…
Happy Holidays from the PFLA
From everyone at the PFLA, wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays and all the best for 2023!
Managed Forest Owners Make Good Neighbours
Planting trees after harvest is just one of the reasons private managed forest owners make good neighbours.
Private Managed Forest Lands: Legal Oversight
If you are a private managed forest landowner, you know that Private Managed Forest Lands are regulated by over 30 Acts and regulations, in addition to the Private Managed Forest Land Act and regulation.
Migratory Birds Regulations Modernized
Did you know? The Migratory Birds Regulations have been modernized and the new Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022 came into force on July 30, 2022.
The Drought Continues
Drought conditions continue to affect BC forests, with dry forest fuel conditions and outflow wind patterns resulting in increased wildfire behaviour on all active fires. The unseasonably hot, dry conditions, lack of rainfall and outflow winds, mean that smoke from active fires in the Lower Mainland and from Washington State has impacted air quality and visibility.
