The tree planting sector was highly successful in minimizing COVID cases through 2020 and 2021. However, in early 2022, the highly infectious (but fortunately milder) Omicron variants are making their way into camps and crews, showing that there are limits to even the best preventive systems. Multiple companies have reported COVID cases, ranging from isolated … Read more
Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate 6 May 2022 Volume 22 Issue 06 Warning: Contrary to widespread rumour, it is not a fact that Elon Musk has purchased the RoundUpDate, being this publication is priceless. BC Interior and Alberta planting and forestry field seasons ramp up amid COVID, hyper-inflation, possible flooding, some frozen ground, … Read more
The FREE Mobile Quick Add App and Supervisor Queue is now live and available to BCFSC and WFCA members. This new system allows workers to efficiently and effectively record incidents while they are in the field and report them to a supervisor or safety professional. If you plan to use the system this year, please … Read more