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.
UBCM and PFLA Neighbours
The PFLA recently met with local and provincial government officials at its annual Reception during the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention. The reception was well attended by both familiar faces and new ones and offered an opportunity for the PFLA to remind elected officials of the benefits of having private managed forest owners as neighbouring landowners.
Wildfire Forecasting Tools
So far this year, things have been much quieter when it comes to wildfires. To date, BC has seen 540 total wildfires, about half of the provincial 10-year average. That said, conditions this past week have been hot and dry and campfire bans are beginning to take effect in parts of the province. At the time of writing, campfire bans are in place across all of southern B.C., with large open fires banned throughout the province.
BC Wildfire Seasonal Forecasts
An increase in wildfire activity over recent weeks has private forest land managers prepared now for what may lie ahead this summer. But what will this summer bring for wildfires in BC?
Reducing Wildfire Risk on Your Private Managed Forest Land
As the weather is (finally!) becoming more seasonal with temperatures on the rise, private managed forest landowners are thinking about the risk of wildfire on their properties and what they can do to reduce the potential for damaging wildfire while improving overall forest health and wildlife habitat.
2022 PFLA Conference Round-up
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Crown Isle Resort in Comox June 2-3 to attend the 2022 PFLA Conference, Field Tour and AGM. Discussions were productive, we learned about the latest research and practice of private forest land management, and the weather cooperated!
Industry Profile: Meet Jean-Pierre Martel
If you’ve worked in the Canadian forest industry, you probably know Jean-Pierre Martel. And chances are, Jean-Pierre knows you, too.
2022 PFLA Conference, Field Tour & AGM
We look forward to welcoming PFLA members to Courtenay for the PFLA Conference, Field Tour and AGM on June 2-3, 2022 at Crown Isle Resort. PFLA members will find registration details in the latest PFLA Newsletter.
