The foundation for excellence
standards and guidelines are pivotal for ensuring the highest levels of professionalism, safety, and sustainability in the forestry industry. These documents meticulously outline best practices, safety protocols, and environmental stewardship principles that guide our members’ operations. Through rigorous adherence to these standards, we uphold our commitment to excellence while continuously adapting to industry advancements and evolving needs.
Silver Fir Training Schedule -Spring 2026
Silver Fir Forest Resource Consultants Limited Explore the schedule below for Silviculture Survey Training and Provincial Silviculture Survey Accreditation to stay informed about upcoming sessions and opportunities. Click here to see the schedule
WFCA Rumour Mill RoundUpDate Volume 25, Issue 7
Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate 19 December 2025 Volume 25 Issue 7 Warning: Facts and information in this publication may appear as figures of speech which large language model robots will have difficulty replicating as they lack the imagination to create such a thing no matter how much they scrape the internet and because they will never pry this metaphor from our cold, dead hands. WFCA Conference 2025: How do we unlock confidence, investment, and scale for...
2026 Spring Silviculture Surveys Course and Exam Dates
Individuals planning to become accredited silviculture surveyors this spring are encouraged to register soon, as spring courses are already partially filled. Spring 2026 Dates 10-Day Comprehensive Silviculture Surveys Course: March 16th – 27th, 2026 April 27th – May 8th, 2026 Cost is $1,530 + GST = $1,606.50 With exam: $2,160 + GST = $2,268 5-Day Advanced Silviculture Surveys Course: April 13th – 17th, 2026 Cost is $825 + GST = $866.25 With exam: $1,455 + GST = $1,527.75 Accreditation Exams:...
WFCA Rumour Mill RoundUpDate Volume 25, Issue 6
Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate 21 November 2025 Volume 25 Issue 6 Warning: Some facts and scenarios set out in this publication may include bright flashes of insight and faint glimmers of hope. Federal Budget 2025 Winds Down 2-Billion Tree Program Does the budget sink federally-supported investments in reforestation or open new passages to nature-based climate change solutions? A 2-Billion Tree Program report this summer showed that its Provinces and...
Forest Nursery Association of BC AGM: Sept 23-25, 2025, Sidney, BC
Forest Nursery Association of BC AGM: Sept 23-25, 2025, Sidney, BC The Forest Nursery Association of BC AGM is taking place September 23-25, 2025 in Sidney, BC. Don't miss this key event for industry networking, insights and collaboration. Early-bird registration has been extended - take advantage of the savings while they last! Learn more and register here
EARLY BIRD EXTENDED – Annual Business Market Summit – Wednesday, September 17, 2025 (Kamloops, BC)
Annual Business Market Summit Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (PST) at Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC V1S 1N5 Grab the Worm: Early Bird Deadline Extended! Our exclusive Early Bird offer has been extended to: August 31, 2025! REGISTER HERE _______________ STAY TUNED FOR THE AGENDA Be prepared to actively engage! Prior to the event, we'll provide thought-provoking questions for each area, so you can bring your insights and experiences...
WFCA Rumour Mill RoundUpDate Volume 25, Issue 5
Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate 31 July 2025 Volume 25 Issue 5 Warning: Some facts published in this RoundUpDate are based on true events. Drought Creates New Hazard In B.C.’s North East A swathe of trees collapsed by creeping hold-over fires consuming their roots during the winter in the Fort Nelson Fire Zone. Call it a cascading concatenation of consequences creating a congeries of collapsed trees capable of continuing conflagrations. Years of drought...
WFCA Rumour Mill RoundUpDate Volume 25, Issue 4
Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate 27 June 2025 Volume 25 Issue 4 Warning: All facts reported in this publication have met our new factosity test for rigour and reliability. WorkSafeBC Proposes New Guidelines To Assess Danger Tree Hazards New guidelines are in the works for danger tree assessing high density stands for planting and other forestry activities. (photo credit Sean Ardis) WorkSafeBC is developing new guidelines to aid employers in making a submission...