Practice

Government Mixes Messages for Forest Sector

March 5, 2001

Last week’s government info-mercial found the premier lauding his government for introducing ³tough legislation² for the forest sector rather than more fairly commenting on the industry¹s track record of world-leading good forest management. Premier Ujjal Dosanjh and his government continue to send mixed messages regarding the forest industry. Last week¹s government info-mercial found the premier … Read more

Securing the Working Forest, sort of

March 5, 2001

Government’s initiative to secure a working forest is not getting support from the forest industry. Government¹s initiative to secure a working forest is not getting support from the forest industry. This paradox results from some of the small print of the discussion paper announced last month. Reflecting public polling that supports establishing a working forest … Read more

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

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