What is an independent contractor these days? February 23, 2001 What is an independent contractor in these days of increasing forest company consolidation? Read more
Wildlife Tree Committee changes assessment and windspeed rules February 22, 2001 Following concerns regarding Wildlife/Danger tree regulations raised at our annual conference earlier this month in Prince George the Wildlife Tree Committee has announced two significant changes. Read more
Contractors may be eligible for WCB assessment rebates February 6, 2001 Some silvicultural contractors may (emphasize may) be eligible for a WCB assessment rebate according to the Board¹s President Ralph McGinn. Read more
Where are those employment standards regs? March 2, 2000 The WSCA has asked the ministry of labour to look into delaying the actual implementation of the new regs following Cabinet approval to a date in the off season this summer. Read more
Contractor Obligations Increase Under Canfor Certification February 21, 2000 Silvicultural contractors’ working for Canadian Forest Products Ltd. will likely see an increase in responsibilities for documentation and training as part of the forest company’s ISO 14001 certification program being implemented this year. Read more
Campbell tears strip off NDP: promises to restore forest sector January 19, 2000 The man who would be premier, Gordon Campbell, has excoriated NDP forest policy promising to establish a forest land base… Read more
The Buzz on Certification January 1, 2000 Summary articles on ISO certification / regulation Read more
West Coast Contractors Face Tough Times August 1, 1999 West Coast silviculture contractors who tend new forest plantations are in dire straits according to a recently released industry report… Read more
