Old-growth logging deferrals in B.C. increase to 2.1 million hectares: minister

Old-growth logging deferrals in B.C. increase to 2.1 million hectares: minister

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is introducing new approaches to manage timber resources that will protect more old-growth trees from logging, while supporting innovations to better care for the forests.

B.C. expands old-growth logging deferral to 2.1 million hectares, promises greater First Nations collaboration

The British Columbia government announced new measures Wednesday to better protect old growth by working with First Nations while it ramps up investments to encourage innovation in an industry that has been plagued by job losses.

Old-growth logging deferrals in B.C. increase to 2.1 million hectares: minister

VICTORIA -- The British Columbia government says it's expanding the logging deferral of old-growth forests to 2.1 million hectares, while bringing in new innovations to better care for forests.

Old-growth logging deferrals in B.C. increase to 2.1 million hectares: minister

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it's expanding the logging deferral of old-growth forests to 2.1 million hectares, while bringing in new innovations to better care for forests.

Old-growth logging deferrals in B.C. increase to 2.1 million hectares: minister

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it's expanding the logging deferral of old-growth forests to 2.1 million hectares, while bringing in new innovations to better care for forests.

Old-growth logging deferrals in B.C. increase to 2.1 million hectares: minister

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it's expanding the logging deferral of old-growth forests to 2.1 million hectares, while bringing in new innovations to better care for forests.