Backroads remain closed across the Thompson Okanagan region
In a recent press release by BC Gov News, it states backcountry roads closed in October 2021 across the Thompson Okanagan region will remain closed.
Category: Forestry
Helicopter operation to remove flooding debris underway
BC’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has released an information bulletin advising that helicopter operations to clear debris from local waterways are ongoing, a move they hope will expedite the process of clearing the over 270 pieces of large debris identified in BC’s interior.
Kicking up dust: City of Merritt addresses airborne particulates
With increasing temperatures and debris from November’s flooding creating high concentrations of dust, the City of Merritt, along with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Interior Health has issued an information bulletin addressing Merrittonians concerns.
Merritt Fire Department performs prescribed burns throughout Merritt
The Merritt Fire Department are performing prescribed maintenance burn in accordance with their fuel management program.
Culturally Modified Trees show signs of Indigenous history
There are numerous species of trees which may be Culturally Modified, but the most prevalent are Western Red Cedar and Yellow Cedar.
Over four decades in industry for Merritt forester
Retired professional forester, Jerry Canuel, has spent more than 40 years in BC’s forest industry.
A handy glossary of wildfire terminology
Last year, the Herald provided a handy glossary of forestry terms to help people familiarize themselves with some common timber talk. This year, on the heels of a fire season that kicked off in April and became one of the most intense that BC has ever experienced, we are going to provide a glossary of terms related to forest fires.
Former Chief Forester of Aspen Planers owners says delayed stumpage fees a short-term solution
A former stakeholder for Aspen Planers sees the delayed stumpage fees as a band-aid solution.
Province to invest in forestry sector-affected workers
The province has announced that it plans to invest more than $450,000 in training and providing work experience to up to 25 British Columbians in the Clearwater, Merritt, South Cariboo and Kamloops areas.
Premiers blast U.S. lumber claim
Premier Christy Clark and other provincial and territorial leaders have written to Prime Minister...
Andrea Inwards: Regulating, organizing, educating in the forestry sector
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
The Timber Supply Review in a nutshell
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
Essay: A brief look at the Tsilhqot’in Nation Aboriginal title case
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
Letting it burn
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
Aleesha Rielley: Young forester harvesting a wealth of experience
This article is part of the Herald’s 2015 Forestry Supplement, put out each year to coincide...
Fire office plans busy Forest Week
With the new Wildfire Management Training Centre facility up and running, training courses are...
