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of BC forests harvested yearly 

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of the world’s certified forests are in Canada

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of the world’s certified forests are in BC

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of BC forests  are publicly owned

Ensuring sustainability

BC’s comprehensive forest management laws and regulations are further enhanced by third-party forest certification, with the province having some of the highest rates of certification worldwide—over 47 million hectares.

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close up of coniferous tree saplings being held in upturned palm of forestry management specialist's open hand

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Misty interwoven rolling hills of natural British Columbia coniferous forest populated with fir, pine, and cedar trees

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Aerial view of B.C. coastal forest in Khutzeymateen Provincial Park / Grizzly Bear Sanctuary / Inlet.

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%

of BC forests harvested yearly

%

of the world’s certified forests are in Canada

%

of the world’s certified forests are in BC

%

of BC forests  are publicly owned

Ensuring sustainability

Forest management

Forest certification

Carbon + climate

Forests in action

Deepen your knowledge

Veteran Tree Planter

Comparing BC to the World

British Columbia’s Woodland Caribou

Forest Management in BC

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Technology meets tradition

How technology is evolving BC’s forest industry

Government of Canada tackles climate change as a policy priority

%

of BC forests harvested yearly

%

of the world’s certified forests are in Canada

%

of the world’s certified forests are in BC

%

of BC forests are publicly owned

Ensuring sustainability

Forest management

Forest certification

Carbon + climate

Forests in action

Deepen your knowledge

Veteran Tree Planter

Comparing BC to the World

British Columbia’s Woodland Caribou

Forest Management in BC

The latest

Timber is always trending on our blog

Technology meets tradition

How technology is evolving BC’s forest industry

Government of Canada tackles climate change as a policy priority

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of BC forests harvested yearly 

of BC forests  are publicly owned