Letter to Cowichan Valley Regional District Official Community Plan
On September 2, 2025 the Private Forest Landowners Association submitted a letter regarding the draft Cowican Valley Regional District Official Community Plan, Bylaw 4373.
In The News: Smoke expected in parts of BC
After a weekend of smoke-filled skies across much of British Columbia, conditions are expected to improve on Monday, with the BC Wildfire Service saying smoke should become more localized to areas near active fires.
Current Wildfire Situation
A map with the location and details of all active wildfires in B.C., current wildfire statistics and additional resources is available on the BC Wildfire Service website.
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.
PFLA Field Tour 2025
The Private Forest Landowners Association enjoyed a fantastic field day exploring private managed forest lands in the Parksville, BC area.
Wildfire Season Outlook: Spring 2025
The BC Wildfire Service has published its Spring 2025 Outlook and is expecting warmer-than-usual temperatures as we continue into spring.
PFLA ON THE ROAD: CONNECTING WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The PFLA was an enthusiastic tradeshow attendee at this year’s AKBLG Convention in Kimberley, BC.
Safety First: Developing an Emergency Response Plan
Emergency Response Planning (ERP) means having the right tools to respond when an injury or accident occurs.
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).
