Truck Loggers Association

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[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

Today is National Tree Day! 🌲

Today we acknowledge what an abundant province we live in, that allows this renewable resource to contribute to our daily lives and quality of life.
How can you participate today?
Try identify all the things at home that are made of wood!

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

The TLA was pleased to welcome mayors and MLAs from across the province to engage in meaningful discussions on forestry. We were also honoured to have MOF, Ravi Parmar join us for an important discussion on the future of the sector.
Thank you to everyone who attended.

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

Behind every forestry job is a family, a business, and a community.

Across British Columbia, forestry supports thousands of people while helping care for the forests.

It's a about balancing livelihoods, communities, and the environment.

[Resource Works @Resource_Works]

"I've been in the forest sector for around 35 years and I've never seen it this bad. Actually, it's worse now." — Peter Lister, CEO, @truckloggerBC, on the state of the sector a year after he said the same thing from this stage
Forestry is a Solution: B.C.'s Homegrown Advantage at #GetItDoneBC, with @Kimmy_Haak of @COFI_INFO and moderated by @cmcalpine.

[BC Council of Forest Industries @COFI_INFO]

“Forestry is BC’s most important industry.” — Minister Adrian Dix, speaking at today’s Resource Works #GetItDoneBC event.

We couldn’t agree more.

Kim Haakstad @COFI_INFO joined the conversation with Peter Lister @truckloggerBC, and Cam McAlpine about what it will take to strengthen BC’s forest sector and get more wood moving.

The impact of the forest sector reaches across BC. It supports workers, suppliers and communities. It produces building materials for homes, essential products we rely on every day, and opportunities for renewable energy through biomass. Forest Service Roads also provide access for tourism, recreation and mineral exploration.

BC has the expertise, skilled workforce and infrastructure. Let’s get the wood moving and put those advantages to work.

The opportunity is here. The need for action is urgent. Let’s Get It Done for BC forestry.

#BCForestry #BCPoli #ForestryIsASolution #GetItDoneBC #UBCM2026 @adriandix

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

Immediate Provincial Action Required to Address the Deepening Crisis in British Columbia’s Forest Sector

BC’s forest sector is at a breaking point. Immediate action is required.

Read the release here: https://t.co/fS7gO4PUXq

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

A healthy future starts with healthy forests.

As trees grow, they capture carbon from the atmosphere. When turned into homes and buildings, that carbon stays stored for decades.

It's one way BC's forests continue working for future generations.

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

Building from wood starts in the forest.

The wood used to build BC's homes, schools and hospitals, comes from forests that are carefully replanted.

It's a cycle that helps build communities while keeping our forests renewed.

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

TLA Statement on Domtar’s Howe Sound and Bayview Fibre Indefinite Idling

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/y2R2pgSHHl

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

True Grit

How Castlegar is working to become a leading forestry cluster

Read the full article here: https://t.co/Mwbd4Cp6ZB

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

The TLA congratulates Iskum Investments LP on today's significant federal investment announcement, and we're pleased to see continued support for Indigenous leadership in BC's forest sector.

Read the full release here: https://t.co/sDAETvEykm

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

Teaching Moments

A successful forestry trainer needs not only knowledge and experience, but skill in delivering instruction.

Read the full article here: https://t.co/OTCFEbg4y4

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

TLA members and independent contractors are proud to be an integral part of the strike teams who work with fire crews through the day and night, using their equipment to help build guard and fight wildfires.

https://t.co/TI5JEAtRfZ

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

TLA Statement on Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill Closure

https://t.co/14ElyoAl5M

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

B.C. Is Burning examines the growing wildfire crisis in British Columbia, why fire seasons are becoming more destructive, why smoke now defines summers across western Canada, and what practical steps can help reduce future risk.

Watch the full film here: https://t.co/Ghk5SlWHdu

[Ravi Parmar @rparmar_BC]

There are serious global pressures impacting forestry workers in BC, including unfair duties and tariffs

That’s why in partnership with the Federal Government we’re creating the Forestry Worker Support Grant with $20.8M to support workers now

https://t.co/97nNIFsxY1

 #bcpoli

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

TLA President's Message

A Strong Future For Forestry

Read the full article here: https://t.co/YgNcxVqJK3

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

TLA Executive Director's Message

A Turning Point for BC Forestry

Changing times require a new path forward

Read the full article in the Spring 2026 TruckLogger BC Magazine here: https://t.co/RPZyc3oxEk

[Ravi Parmar @rparmar_BC]

Always a pleasure to meet with the Truck Loggers Association. 

We had a great lunch and conversation here at the Legislature to discuss how we can work together to help the timber harvesting contractors they represent thrive. 

#bcforests #forestrybc

[Truck Loggers Association @truckloggerBC]

Many thanks to everyone who joined the TLA and City of Campbell River hosted screening of BC is Burning.
Thanks also to filmmaker Murray Wilson for joining us and facilitating the Q&A following the film.