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
Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate 12 June 2020 Volume 20 Issue 7 Warning: Some facts may appear in groups larger than six in this publication as part of our phase II fact strategy. Season going OK, but planting on “crews-control” has its strains Due to unforeseen circumstances we have quit predicting the future. … Read more
Tree planting typically occurs in remote areas and near First Nation and rural communities throughout the province. It is important for BC to protect those who live in rural and remote communities and to ensure the safety of all forest workers. The BC Centre for Disease Control has released Protecting Employees, Contractors, and Employers Working … Read more