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Document reveals approval to harvest remnant old-growth in B.C.’s northwest

On Aug. 9, 2025, BC Timber Sales approved a briefing note to open remnant old-growth in northwestern B.C., shown in a July 9 document with `approved` highlighted.
Following objections in specific timber supply areas, the agency says First Nations in the Bulkley, Morice and Lakes areas did not support 2021 deferrals, citing licence re-engineering and operational constraints.
Independent ecologist Rachel Holt warned remnant old-growth provides unique wildlife habitat, the briefing note said the shift `may invoke scrutiny` from conservationist environmental groups, and no update appears on B.C. government web pages for BC Timber Sales.
Len Vanderstar warned logging the last old-growth depletes ecological capital and harms community resiliency, while Rachel Holt linked poor management and scarce fibre to mill closures and job losses, noting logging ancient forests is not clean from a carbon or biodiversity perspective.
A provincial review said BC Timber Sales `can and should play a critical role in shaping a new model for forest stewardship`, while the briefing note lacks clarity on First Nations consent and was published by The Canadian Press Dec. 7, 2025.

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Document reveals approval to harvest remnant old-growth in B.C.‘s northwest

British Columbia's logging agency has changed a policy that conserved remnant old-growth forest in the province's northwest, with a government briefing note showing a plan to open those areas for harvesting has been approved.

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