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Get to know BC Timber Sales through the stories and perspectives of our staff, partners, and communities across the province. Here, we share real examples of the work happening on the ground, from forest stewardship and wildfire recovery to partnerships that support local economies and resilient communities.
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BCTS advances commercial thinning through two Prince George Business Area projects
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is working on new ways to help forests stay healthy by exploring the use of commercial thinning. Commercial thinning is the removal of some trees in densely stocked stands to improve the growth conditions of the remaining trees. By reducing competition, the residual trees have increased access to light, moisture and nutrients, which can enhance their vigour and long-term value. BCTS has…
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Strengthening partnerships through listening: new BCTS partnerships web page
Over the past year, BC Timber Sales (BCTS) has heard clearly from First Nations, communities and forest sector partners throughout British Columbia: strong relationships, clarity and flexibility are essential to meaningful collaboration. Through engagement during the BCTS Review, many First Nations and partners shared that while there are opportunities to work collaboratively with BCTS, it has not always been easy to understand…
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About BC Timber Sales
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is part of the Ministry of Forests and plays an important role in how public forests are managed in British Columbia. BCTS sustainably manages the harvesting and reforestation of 20 per cent of the timber available for harvest on public land. This land is called the timber harvesting land base, which is the subset of the…
