You care about BC’s forests, climate, communities and future, and you deserve clear, trustworthy information about how forestry fits into all of that.
As a non-political, grassroots, nonprofit organization, Forestry Works for BC exists to give you real stories and transparent information from real people.
Because when you hear directly from Indigenous leaders, community members, local experts and people working in the forest every day, you can understand how a responsible forestry sector supports a sustainable future for the province we all love.
We’re here to steward BC’s forests for future generations.
Forestry touches more of your life than you might think, from climate and wildfire resilience to housing, jobs, health care and community well-being. With so many competing messages out there, you deserve clear, honest information. We’re here to share real stories and practices so you can see how responsible forestry connects to the challenges and solutions shaping BC’s future.
If you care about climate action, you might not immediately think forestry plays a role, but it does. When forests are managed with care and long-term stewardship, they can support the same climate goals you value.
With innovation in forest management, housing construction technology and bioenergy, you’re seeing a shift toward cleaner, smarter and more sustainable solutions, rooted right here in BC.
If you live in BC, you already feel the impact of worsening wildfire seasons – smoky air, emergency evacuations, higher insurance costs, lower water quality, rising anxiety and the fear of your community being at risk. You deserve to know how forestry can actually help reduce that threat.
Wildfire risk affects every British Columbian. And while there’s no single solution, active, responsible forest management is one piece you can count on. Doing nothing will result in the problem getting worse.
If you or someone you love have felt priced out of BC’s housing market or you’re struggling to simply find a place to live, you’re not alone. Affordability affects nearly every British Columbian, and responsible forestry can be part of the solution.
When forestry and innovation come together, the homes you’ve hoped for become more realistic, and more sustainable.
Strong communities rely on steady jobs, resilient local economies and services you depend on, and forestry plays a major role in that stability across BC.
And while every sector has its challenges, you’ll find people across BC working hard to make forestry better – more sustainable, more innovative and more aligned with community values.
If you want to understand forestry, you can start with the people behind it. With every replanted tree, innovative product and community supported by forestry, there are real people investing time, passion and care into the land.
These are the everyday British Columbians supporting communities and shaping responsible forestry practices across the province.
Passionate about everything forestry, he brings balance, communication and care to every phase of planning, harvesting and replanting.
A multi-generational woodlot owner in the Slocan Valley caring for the same forest for more than 40 years.
A local business owner who was a practicing forester sharing why forestry matters to his family, community and future.
Take a look at what’s happening across BC’s forests and communities through news updates, engaging stories and videos.
