On July 2nd, the Provincial Health Office released the following bulletin related to practices for industrial camps, including remote silviculture operations in both motels and bush camps. The new order is based on the province moving into Phase 3 of their COVID-19 management plan, and the wider opening of businesses and public activity this summer. … Read more
Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate 26 June 2020 Volume 20 Issue 8 Warning: Consistent with BC’s Restart Plan this publication may include some non-essential facts. Guidance on COVID-19 Management for the Tree Planting Summer Shuffle Released BC Forest Safety Advocate Jordan Tesluk has released guidance to employers and workers on how to continue … Read more
Since the beginning of May, the silviculture sector has been operating under communicable disease prevention guidelines issued by the Provincial Health Office (PHO of British Columbia. Although conditions have continued to improve, COVID-19 remains a threat to public health, and there is still no viable treatment or vaccine available. Public activity is now entering Phase-3 … Read more