Eco certification reshapes BC forestry sales to US markets
BC forestry firms push eco certification to access the United States amid organized campaigns by environmental groups. US groups wield influence through protests and boycotts, pressuring retailers like Home Depot to adjust policies on Canadian lumber amid growing campaigns supported by NRDC and similar groups.
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Behind FSC certification to save BC forestry jobs
The Forestry Stewardship Council FSC meeting highlights how third party certification could preserve forestry jobs and support sustainable practices in British Columbia. It notes involvement of diverse groups including Indigenous communities and industry while flagging potential friction over land rights and First Nations ownership. Tony MacGregor’s contact provided.
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CFDCs future of communities in rural British Columbia
BCs 34 Community Futures Development Corporations partner with Western Diversification to deliver planning guidance business loans and program delivery in rural areas They fund 1300 start ups and expansions yearly totaling 31 million dollars leveraging 25 million from other sources Loans average under 24000 dollars supporting about 4000 private sector jobs and accounting for about 10 percent of BCs annual job creation or maintenance The CFDCs emphasize local decision making mentoring and post loan support to entrepreneurs including programs for youth and disabled founders
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