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of B.C. forests harvested yearly 

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of the world’s certified forests are in Canada

%

of the world’s certified forests are in B.C.

%

of B.C. forests  are publicly owned

Ensuring sustainability

B.C.’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 44 million hectares.

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%

of B.C. forests harvested yearly

%

of the world’s certified forests are in Canada

%

of the world’s certified forests are in B.C.

%

of B.C. forests  are publicly owned

Ensuring sustainability

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Forest certification

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%

of B.C. forests harvested yearly

%

of the world’s certified forests are in Canada

%

of the world’s certified forests are in B.C.

%

of B.C. forests are publicly owned

Ensuring sustainability

Forest management

Forest certification

Carbon + climate

Forests in action

Deepen your knowledge

Veteran Tree Planter

Comparing B.C. to the World

Forest Management in B.C.

Forest Certification

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Timber is always trending on our blog

Forests in the making: How B.C. is adapting forest regeneration practices

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of B.C. forests harvested yearly 

of B.C. forests  are publicly owned