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MYTH BUSTERS: Here's why log exports do not cost BC jobs

Posted on Articles by · February 28, 2017 6:47 PM

It's common to hear that selling logs to foreign countries is bad for British Columbia jobs. In fact, precisely the opposite is true. Stewart Muir explodes the myth in these six charts that take a long-term view of the evidence.

British Columbia’s pulp and paper industry is facing tough times despite its hefty impact on the economy

Posted on Articles by · February 01, 2017 7:15 AM

The problem is a provincial tax structure that hands an advantage to competitors in other parts of the country and elsewhere in the world.

The 7 myths of BC's resource economy

Posted on Reports by · December 01, 2016 12:43 AM

It can be difficult to grasp just how important the resource sector is to the province's economy. But a research report produced by economist Philip Cross for Resource Works gives us a useful picture

Is there a "simple fix" in the battle over lumber?

Posted on Articles by · October 26, 2016 10:38 AM

An emerging viewpoint has it that restrictions on exporting logs are a "net loss" to the Canadian economy. Meantime, American critics are disputing the policy on different grounds...

Municipal forestry ban attempt leaves First Nations frustrated

Posted on Articles by · September 30, 2016 1:06 PM

A Vancouver Island First Nation takes issue with civic politicians attempting to limit aboriginal forest activity

A moment to consider forests and forestry

Posted on Articles by · September 19, 2016 11:05 AM

National Forest Week is a reminder of Canada's long dependence on its forests. Keeping them healthy is the only path toward future sustainability.

Log exports part of sustainable forest industry in 2016

Posted on Articles · July 27, 2016 9:53 AM

Should our trees only be processed in local mills? Or have global markets irreversibly affected how forest products are manufactured today? Here are 8 arguments for taking a global trade approach.

17 facts about the Timber Kings

Posted on Articles · March 23, 2016 2:14 PM

The town of Williams Lake, BC has been on the map in a new way since launch of reality TV show Timber Kings.

Resource industry wages well above average aren't anything new

Posted on Articles · March 20, 2016 7:29 PM

Resource jobs have always meant opportunity for hard-working British Columbians. Consistently higher-than-average wages in sectors like forestry, mining, oil, and gas have allowed workers to support themselves, support their families, and contribute back into their communities. That's been true throughout BC’s economic history.

Resources and the true meaning of stewardship

Posted on Articles by · March 13, 2016 3:39 PM

Looking after the land today is the only way we'll be able to reap its beneficial products tomorrow. A group of foresters looked deeply into the concept of stewardship and provided some pointers that might just help a broad audience gain better understanding.

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MYTH BUSTERS: Here's why log exports do not cost BC jobs

It's common to hear that selling logs to foreign countries is bad for British Columbia jobs. In fact, precisely the opposite is true. Stewart Muir explodes the myth in these six charts that take a long-term view of the evidence.

British Columbia’s pulp and paper industry is facing tough times despite its hefty impact on the economy

The problem is a provincial tax structure that hands an advantage to competitors in other parts of the country and elsewhere in the world.

The 7 myths of BC's resource economy

It can be difficult to grasp just how important the resource sector is to the province's economy. But a research report produced by economist Philip Cross for Resource Works gives us a useful picture

Is there a "simple fix" in the battle over lumber?

An emerging viewpoint has it that restrictions on exporting logs are a "net loss" to the Canadian economy. Meantime, American critics are disputing the policy on different grounds...

Municipal forestry ban attempt leaves First Nations frustrated

A Vancouver Island First Nation takes issue with civic politicians attempting to limit aboriginal forest activity

A moment to consider forests and forestry

National Forest Week is a reminder of Canada's long dependence on its forests. Keeping them healthy is the only path toward future sustainability.

Log exports part of sustainable forest industry in 2016

Should our trees only be processed in local mills? Or have global markets irreversibly affected how forest products are manufactured today? Here are 8 arguments for taking a global trade approach.

17 facts about the Timber Kings

The town of Williams Lake, BC has been on the map in a new way since launch of reality TV show Timber Kings.

Resource industry wages well above average aren't anything new

Resources and the true meaning of stewardship

Looking after the land today is the only way we'll be able to reap its beneficial products tomorrow. A group of foresters looked deeply into the concept of stewardship and provided some pointers that might just help a broad audience gain better understanding.

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