B.C. Forest Plan Sparks Debate | Vancouver News

British Columbia’s bold new forestry plan divides forests into three zones—working, multiple-use, and conservation—to revive the timber industry while tackling wildfire risks. With mills shuttering due to rising costs and U.S. tariffs, the province hopes faster permits and targeted harvesting will save jobs. But critics warn the “working forest” zone could open the door to more old-growth logging, sparking fierce debate. Environmental groups fear safeguards won’t be enough, while unions demand urgent action. Testing begins this fall in select areas, promising a high-volume harvest—but at what cost to conservation? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d43e9f2404b46a4c