B.C. extends pause on new mineral claims in northern regions to 2027 (https://t.co/qS6CRGc7l8) ...to complete its pre-existing land-use planning processes (https://t.co/Vh1cvfvkYy) with Indigenous Nations, stakeholders and communities. https://t.co/Qh1zbLA9yO
The Trump administration's decision to gut the Roadless Rule will open nearly 60 million acres of our national forests to destructive logging and degradation. We cannot let that happen.
Logging can help reduce wildfire risk when done right. However, outdated regulations, long delays, and poor coordination can get in the way.
How can BC better align forestry with fire resilience?🌲🔥
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"Canada should start reviewing CUSMA (the trilateral trade deal with Mexico and the US).." earlier than anticipated (2026) but not before taking a firm, united stance on trade "Let's be steady, let's be confident, let's be serious ..." https://t.co/v9lECNip2K
"Continental energy security" was the watchword of both governments and industry for much of the past quarter century in North America ...it was assumed (the threat)— would come from outside North America." https://t.co/cm0VegA0L3
Eby says British Columbians should rethink trips to the U.S. and purchases of American products, as the province establishes a task force to respond to Trump's threatened tariffs.
https://t.co/TFWhxPB3K5
Alberta has lifted its coal ban on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, reports the Canadian Press.
From Jan. 9, read Andrew Nikiforuk’s timeline of the Australian mining tycoon Gina Rinehart’s fight to roll back Rocky Mountain watershed protections.https://t.co/jIHJVmdv5p
"Province launches review of Bc timber sales" ... to provide recommendations on broad range of forestry issues including those already identified in recent policy decisions https://t.co/Aqyl8GwL3S
"Canadian forests are more prone to severe wildfires" Wang et al. found that fuel aridity (and dry fuel, in southern regions) and droughts (impacted by changing climate, in northern regions)" led to increased burn severity and likelihood of wildfires. https://t.co/xGenKCzbhs
"BC Wildfire Service reflects on 2024; Minister of forests preparing for 2025" strategies, tools and wildfire training and education will be the focus again but more local community involvement (not just engagement) will be key to effective implementation https://t.co/GxjgJ5119e