Forest Enhancement Society of BC

We have recently added a new Operations Manager to our team. Meet Tyler Field, a Registered Professional Forester with 25 years of experience in the forest sector.

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Meet Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) Operations Manager: Tyler Field The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) recently added a new Operations Manager to its team. Meet Tyler Field, a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with 25 years of experience in the forest sector. Growing up in Vancouver, Tyler always enjoyed escaping from the ‘big city’ to immerse him...

Our June ED newsletter is now available! It's packed with key updates from around the Province, including a message from Minister Bruce Ralston, a safety tip from the BC Forest Safety Council, a cover story in Canadian Forest Industries Magazine featuring FESBC-funded projects & more.

Don't miss out—read and subscribe today!: https://www.fesbc.ca/executive-directors-newsletter-june-2024/

We are excited to welcome a new Operations Manager to our team. Meet Travis Emsland, a Registered Professional Forester with over 20 years of work experience in the forestry sector.

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Meet Forest Enhancement Society of BC Operations Manager: Travis Emsland The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) welcomes a new Operations Manager to its team. Meet Travis Emsland, a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with over 20 years of work experience in the forestry sector. Initially drawn to forestry because of the opportunities it presented to work out

FESBC's story on how we are continuing to accept applications to fund forest enhancement projects has been featured in the BC Wood Specialties Group newsletter.

Thank you, BC Wood, for featuring this important story. Read the story here: https://www.fesbc.ca/fesbc-welcomes-applications-for-wildfire-risk-reduction-and-enhanced-fibre-utilization-project-funding/

City of Kimberley with funding support from FESBC, is making significant strides in wildfire risk reduction through a targeted project in the Wildland-Urban Interface southwest of the community. Read the full story:

City of Kimberley Advances Wildfire Risk Reduction with Support from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC Kimberley, B.C. – The City of Kimberley, with funding support from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC), is making significant strides in wildfire risk reduction through a targeted project in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) southwest of the community. This initiative, important to help ...

Wildfire Risk Reduction and Enhanced Fibre Utilization Project Funding

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) continues to accept applications to fund forest enhancement projects, year-round. In the Provincial Government’s Budget 2024, FESBC was entrusted with $60 million in funding; $20 million to be allocated each year over the next three years. Projects to receive funding are those whose primary goal is wildfire risk reduction, enhanced wood fibre utilization, or both, while also achieving additional benefits such as wildlife habitat enhancement, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from utilizing wood fibre, improving recreational opportunities, and rehabilitating forests.

To learn more and join the information session on Tue, Jun 25, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT visit: https://bcruralcentre.org/wildfire-risk-reduction-and-enhanced-fibre-utilization-project-funding/

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) continues to accept applications to fund forest enhancement projects, year-round.

In the Provincial Government’s Budget 2024, FESBC was entrusted with $60 million in funding; $20 million to be allocated each year over the next three years. Projects to receive funding are those whose primary goal is wildfire risk reduction, enhanced wood fibre utilization, or both, while also achieving additional benefits such as wildlife habitat enhancement, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from utilizing wood fibre, improving recreational opportunities, and rehabilitating forests.

“Forests are at the heart of our identity in B.C., and we are all responsible for ensuring their future,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests. “The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) has played a pivotal role in our work to support a strong and sustainable forest sector. FESBC is supporting projects that focus on better fibre utilization and wildfire risk reduction, helping to slow or stop the spread of wildfires by removing fuel from forests and also getting more fibre into the hands of the forestry sector. This provides jobs, keeps businesses running, and builds thriving families and communities across B.C.”

Learn more: https://www.fesbc.ca/fesbc-welcomes-applications-for-wildfire-risk-reduction-and-enhanced-fibre-utilization-project-funding/

FESBC Welcomes Applications for Wildfire Risk Reduction and Enhanced Fibre Utilization Project Funding Kamloops, B.C. – The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) continues to accept applications to fund forest enhancement projects, year-round. In the Provincial Government’s Budget 2024, FESBC was entrusted with $60 million in funding; $20 million to be allocated each year over the next three y...

We are so excited to see this month's Canadian Forest Industries cover story!

To read the complete article about this cover story and to read about the exceptional projects FESBC has helped fund in collaboration with First Nations and local communities, visit this link: https://www.fesbc.ca/the-forest-enhancement-society-of-bc-featured-in-the-latest-issue-of-the-canadian-forest-industries-magazine/

Thank you, for the feature, CFI Magazine!

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC featured in the latest issue of the Canadian Forest Industries Magazine Quite often, the creation of community fuel breaks to reduce wildfire risks also achieves multiple synergistic benefits such as improved wildlife habitat (more seed and berries that benefits the whole food chain), increased recreational opportunities, greenhouse gas reductions, economic activity, be

Join us in congratulating Senior Manager Gord Pratt on his retirement after a distinguished career in forestry and with FESBC that has helped shape the organization's successes to date. His departure is a moment of both reflection and celebration.

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FESBC Celebrates Senior Manager’s Legacy in Forestry Kamloops, B.C. –The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) congratulates Senior Manager Gord Pratt on his retirement after a distinguished career with the organization and within the forestry sector. His departure is a moment of both reflection and celebration, as his contributions have signific...

FESBC is searching for its new executive director after Steve Kozuki, who has led the organization for almost seven years, announced his retirement.

Thank you, Canadian Biomass for sharing this important story!

Read the full story here: https://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/forest-enhancement-society-of-bc-begins-search-for-new-executive-director/

Our May Executive Director's Newsletter is out!

Read: safety tip from BC Forest Safety Council, a Hermes Gold Creative Award, a video on Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation's forest rehabilitation work, a fantastic wildfire mitigation project from Atli Resources LP and more...

Subscribe today: https://www.fesbc.ca/executive-directors-newsletter-may-2024/

“I look forward to helping with the transition for our new Executive Director. The future of FESBC and its role in the forestry sector is bright,” said FESBC's current ED .

Read the full press release here:

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC Seeks New Executive Director Kamloops, B.C. - With Executive Director Steve Kozuki retiring from Public Service to enjoy new adventures in life, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is seeking a dynamic individual to become its new Executive Director. “This role has been very fulfilling,” shared Kozuki. “After lea...

Watch what new initiatives, such as Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation's pilot project to rehabilitate the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire-affected area at Pressy Lake, with support from FESBC funding, could potentially do to bring balance to the sector:

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd.'s Forestry Pilot Project at Pressy Lake: "What we Learned" In light of the ongoing challenges facing the forest industry, including mill closures, timber supply shortages and unprecedented wildfire seasons, Central C...

We are thrilled to announce that we recently won a Gold Hermes Creative Award in the Strategic Campaigns category for communications. This recognition celebrates the success of our communications for last year’s announcement on the 42 newly funded forest enhancement projects.

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FESBC Wins Gold Hermes Award for Communications We are thrilled to announce that the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) recently won a Gold Hermes Creative Award in the Strategic Campaigns category for communications. This recognition celebrates the success of our communications for last year’s announcement on the 42 newly funded forest e...

FESBC is now seeking a dynamic individual to become its new Executive Director to create significant benefits for people and the environment.

Details of the job description and how to apply can be found here:

Career Opportunity: Executive Director The Candidate You are an experienced natural resource management leader with a flair for working with others. Your operational background includes overseeing multiple organizational functions including finance, administration, strategy, communications, and operations. You are passionate about enh

Across North America and Western Europe, rural communities share many of the same issues and challenges. It can be both helpful and inspiring to hear how small rural communities, First Nations, and rural development organizations from outside and throughout B.C. have successfully strengthened their rural communities.

The BC Rural Centre is organizing and hosting their 'Keeping in Rural Conference' at the Four Points by Sheraton profiling successful and innovative rural development initiatives. Our Executive Director, Steve Kozuki will be sharing as a part of the Emergency Preparedness panel.

For more information: https://www.fesbc.ca/fesbcs-to-address-forestrys-role-in-rural-development-at-keeping-it-rural-conference/

FESBC’s Executive Director to Address Forestry’s Role in Rural Development at “Keeping it Rural” Conference Kamloops, B.C. – The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is pleased to have its executive director, Steve Kozuki be a featured speaker at the Keeping it Rural conference. Hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton in Kelowna from May 21-23, this year’s conference will explore the theme "Sowing S...

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation has just released a video titled "Trying Something New" on their Pressy Lake pilot project, featuring FESBC's Executive Director Steve Kozuki.

Read more about the pilot project and watch the video here: https://www.fesbc.ca/central-chilcotin-rehabilitation-ltd-releases-video-on-pressy-lake-pilot-project-featuring-fesbcs-executive-director/

Two New Videos Highlight First Nations-led Forestry Project to Rehabilitate Wildfire Impacted Land CCR has released two new videos highlighting the ongoing efforts and successes of a pilot project to rehabilitate wildfire-affected areas.

An important story of forestry achievements for communities on Northern Vancouver Island was just released on our website. Check it out to see what the project was all about & what the 'Namgis Chief had to say about the project:

‘Namgis Chief Victor Isaac Acknowledges Important Forestry Achievements for Communities on Northern Vancouver Island Port McNeill, Alert Bay and Surrounding Communities, B.C. – Atli Resources LP, a ‘Namgis First Nation-owned company, in collaboration with the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC), is celebrating an important milestone in sustainable forestry practices with the successful recovery of 35,000 ...

Steve Kozuki’s leadership has been instrumental in driving positive change through the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) and through forestry. As he retires from Public Service, FESBC is looking for a new Executive Director to join and lead the team.

Read the full story here: https://www.fesbc.ca/the-forest-enhancement-society-of-bc-seeks-new-executive-director/

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC Seeks New Executive Director Kamloops, B.C. - With Executive Director Steve Kozuki retiring from Public Service to enjoy new adventures in life, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is seeking a dynamic individual to become its new Executive Director. “This role has been very fulfilling,” shared Kozuki. “After lea...

Faces of Forestry is an initiative of FESBC to highlight people doing great work to enhance our forests throughout British Columbia. In this month’s Faces of Forestry, we are featuring John Massier, one of FESBC’s Board Directors and a leader in the industry with five decades of operational forestry experience.

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John Massier, FESBC Board Director 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. In this month’s Faces of Forestry, we are featuring a Face of FESBC to highlight one of the exceptional individuals on our Boa...

The Keeping It Rural conference by BC Rural Centre is happening soon and FESBC's Executive Director Steve Kozuki will be a panellist on the Emergency Preparedness panel.

Have you signed up yet? Read the full story here:

FESBC’s Executive Director to Address Forestry’s Role in Rural Development at “Keeping it Rural” Conference Kamloops, B.C. – The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is pleased to have its executive director, Steve Kozuki be a featured speaker at the Keeping it Rural conference. Hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton in Kelowna from May 21-23, this year’s conference will explore the theme "Sowing S...

Have you subscribed to our monthly FESBC Executive Director's Newsletter? If not, here's a glimpse of what you're missing: https://www.fesbc.ca/executive-directors-newsletter-april-2024/

Executive Director's Newsletter April 2024 We have developed this monthly newsletter to curate the good news stories we share throughout the province featuring FESBC-funded projects which are generating excellent economic, social, and environmental benefits. Stories are shared in collaboration with our project partners to highlight the ex

Our Executive Director Steve Kozuki will be speaking at the BC Rural Centre's Keeping it Rural conference this May.

“Forestry has been an unsung hero, often overlooked in its extensive capabilities to address environmental, economic, and social challenges, including challenges faced by rural communities. When it comes to wildfires, we work closely with partners like the BC Wildfire Service, Fire Chiefs, FireSmart BC and local communities and First Nations to help bolster community defenses against the ever-growing threat of wildfire through thoughtful planning and collaboration. While a focus of our funded projects may be on wildfire risk reduction, our projects yield significant secondary benefits which include creating jobs, enhancing wildlife habitats, reducing greenhouse gases and creating recreational trails—all of which naturally contribute to strengthen local economies. I’m excited to share how integral forestry is to both rural sustainability and emergency preparedness on this year’s panel.” - Steve Kozuki

https://www.fesbc.ca/fesbcs-to-address-forestrys-role-in-rural-development-at-keeping-it-rural-conference/

Our thanks to the team at BC Wood Specialties Group for the opportunity to share in your latest newsletter about FESBC's Impact on B.C.'s Forests and Forest Industry.

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Faces of Forestry is an initiative of FESBC to highlight people doing great work to enhance our forests throughout BC.

This month, we feature Aurora Lavender, representative of the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corp, on the BC Community Forest Association - BCCFA Board of Directors.

Faces of Forestry: Aurora Lavendar 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 Aurora Lavender, representative of the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation (WCFC) on the BC Communi...

Today's Tree Frog Daily Forestry News features the important story of NorthPac Forestry Group's work on three wildfire risk reduction and fibre utilization projects in Northwestern BC, with support from FESBC funding.

Read: https://tinyurl.com/mshjw9cv

Thank you, Tree Frog News, for the feature!

FESBC has been instrumental in most recently supporting three critical projects undertaken by NorthPac Forestry Group Ltd. to ensure waste wood is not left behind to be burned, but instead utilized efficiently.

Read the full story here:

Forest Enhancement Funding Boosts Sustainable Forest Management Efforts in Northwest B.C. Terrace, B.C.: The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable forest management practices through its funding for wildfire risk reduction and fibre utilization projects across the province of British Columbia. Through funding initiatives, FESBC