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Forest Enhancement Society of BC
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Enhancing forest resilience to wildfire & climate change for B.C.'s environment, wildlife, forest health, & communities.
This project came to fruition through the hard work and vision of the Shuswap Band. With funding investments from FESBC, Kenpesq't Forestry LP, a forestry company owned by the Shuswap Band, began treatment work in the Juniper Heights area.

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November 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd., a joint venture of Tŝideldel First Nation, Tl'etinqox Government, and Yunesit’in Government, is applying the lessons it learned from Pressy Lake fibre utilization pilot project to another large-scale forest rehabilitation opportunity.

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November 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Our October FESBC newsletter is out!

In it, you'll find:
- A message from our ED Jason Fisher
- A Special Feature, written by Lennard Joe, CEO of the BC First Nations Forestry Council.
...and more!

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October 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Returning Cultural Burns to a Parched Okanagan Landscape

As communities across B.C. face wildfire threats, the work of Ntityix Resources LP, owned by Westbank First Nation, is a powerful example of effective and culturally informed forest management.

Read more: fesbc.ca/returning-cu...
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Join the Forest Professionals BC's webinar and learn how the Steffens Estates Wildfire Risk Reduction Project is helping reduce wildfire risk in B.C.’s dry southern Interior through targeted fuel treatments and Indigenous-led collaboration.

October 29 | 1–2:30 p.m.

www.fpbc.ca/event/fpbc-w...
October 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Between 2018-2021, Taan Forest LP – a subsidiary of Haida Enterprise Corporation – utilized over $1.6 million in investments from FESBC to support ecological restoration of riparian and other key wildlife habitat areas in Haida Gwaii.

Read more: fesbc.ca/taan-forest-...
October 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Our operations are currently being carried out at reduced capacity, as not all of our Operations Managers are members of the BC General Employees’ Union or the Professional Employees Association.

For any questions, reach out to Chris McGourlick, [email protected] or Tyler Field, [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thank you, Forest Professionals British Columbia, for sharing our Special Report with the BC First Nations Forestry Council in your newsletter.

We are also excited for the upcoming webinar to learn more about the Steffens Estates Wildfire Risk Reduction Project.

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October 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Faces of Forestry is an initiative of FESBC to highlight people doing great work to enhance our forests throughout British Columbia.

This month, we feature Jake Power, President and Managing Director of Power Wood.

Read more: fesbc.ca/faces-of-for...
October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Silviculture Innovation Program (SIP) recently launched the SIPex (or SIP Exchange), a new online knowledge hub designed to make information on innovative silviculture easier to find, share, and apply in the field.

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October 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
After successfully recovering over 100,000 cubic metres of fibre between 2023 and 2025, Atli Resources LP has plans to deliver more by the end of this year. This sustained effort, with funding support from FESBC, will ensure that less wood fibre goes to waste.

Read more: fesbc.ca/first-nation...
October 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Forestry has Always Been Part of Our Way of Life

Written by Lennard Joe, CEO of the BC First Nations Forestry Council, as part of a Special Report done in collaboration with FESBC, this story highlights how First Nations are reclaiming their roles as stewards of the land.

fesbc.ca/forestry-has...
October 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
With funding investments from FESBC and the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, 91.6 hectares along Highway 39 were treated, reducing the risk of a compromised evacuation of the communities in the event of a wildfire.

Read more: fesbc.ca/mitigating-w...
October 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thank you, Tree Frog Forestry News, for sharing the news about FESBC's recent Expression of Interest announcement.

Submissions can be made between October 1, 2025, and November 30, 2025. Visit our website for more details: fesbc.ca/funding-oppo...
October 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Join the Forest Professionals BC's webinar and learn how the Steffens Estates Wildfire Risk Reduction Project is helping reduce wildfire risk in B.C.’s dry southern Interior through targeted fuel treatments and Indigenous-led collaboration.

October 29 | 1–2:30 p.m.

www.fpbc.ca/event/fpbc-w...
October 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Thank you to the BC Community Forest Association for sharing our latest newsletter, which highlights our Special Report, created in collaboration with the BC First Nations Forestry Council.

Read more: mailchi.mp/fesbc.ca/for...
October 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
FESBC is accepting expressions of interest for projects to assist the Province of British Columbia in advancing the environmental and resource stewardship of B.C.’s forests.

Submissions can be made until November 30, 2025.

Read more: fesbc.ca/funding-oppo...
October 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Our September FESBC newsletter is out!

In it, you'll find:
➡️A message from our ED Jason Fisher
➡️A message from the Minister of Forests, Ravi Parmar
➡️A Special Report by FESBC and the BC First Nations Forestry Council to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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September 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
FESBC has released a Special Report in collaboration with the BC First Nations Forestry Council, published to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2025.

Read more: fesbc.ca/special-repo...

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September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Faces of Forestry is an initiative of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) to highlight people doing great work to enhance our forests throughout British Columbia.

This month, we feature Rob Robinson, Fire Chief for Summerland Fire Rescue.

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September 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Faces of Forestry is an initiative of FESBC to highlight people doing great work to enhance our forests throughout British Columbia.

We feature Florian Bergoin, Natural Resources Manager with the Nazko First Nation and Director for the Three Rivers Community Forest.

fesbc.ca/faces-of-for...
August 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thank you to Forest Professionals British Columbia for featuring FESBC's recent funding to Woodlots BC in your newsletter!

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August 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Our July FESBC newsletter is out!

In it, you'll find:
➡️ A message from our ED Jason Fisher
➡️ A safety tip from the BC Forest Safety Council
➡️ A news release on wildfire risk reduction projects to be led by Woodlots BC.
... and more!

Read the full newsletter and subscribe: fesbc.ca/fesbcs-july-...
July 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Thank you, Tree Frog Forestry News, for sharing the news about the recent funding approval to Woodlots BC, which will help carry out wildfire risk reduction projects across the province.

Read more: fesbc.ca/woodlots-bc-...
July 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
FESBC recently approved up to $1.7 million to the Woodlot Product Development Council (Woodlots BC) to carry out wildfire risk reduction treatments over a 2-year fiscal period.

Read more: fesbc.ca/woodlots-bc-...
July 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM