BC Forestry Revitalization Plan Aims At Jobs Growth
British Columbia outlines a broad forestry revamp to boost jobs and economic growth across 600 mills. The plan shifts timber flow to maximize regional value, diversifies forestry to smaller firms and First Nations, reallocates 20 percent of long term cutting rights, and sets up a 75 million dollar worker support fund plus 200 million for compensation. Aiming for a globally competitive, diversified forest sector, the plan promises more opportunities while safeguarding affected communities.