Wildfire Season Outlook 2025

Now that wildfire season is underway across Canada, the BC Wildfire Service has published its Summer 2025 Wildfire Season Outlook, forecasting what they expect to see during the peak of the wildfire season based on currently available data.

Recreating on Managed Forest Land

Managing demand for recreational access to private managed forest lands is a key priority for PFLA-member companies, and the topic was addressed at two stops on the PFLA’s field tour in Parksville. 

Private Managed Forest Land: A Small Land Base with Big Benefits

If you live on Vancouver Island and have stumbled on a gate while hiking, biking or wandering in the woods, you know that some of the island’s forests are privately owned — roughly one-fifth. You might not know that Vancouver Island’s private forest lands are an anomaly in BC, where only around 2% of the total forest land is privately owned (98% is Crown forest land).

Reforestation: Beyond Planting Trees

Reforestation plays a vital role in local economies and employment opportunities, while also being a cornerstone of sustainable forest management. Although planting trees is a major—and often challenging—part of reforestation efforts, it’s by no means the whole story.