B.C. announces new plan to protect old growth forests

B.C. Premier David Eby announced Wednesday the province’s eight-point plan meant to protect more old growth, collaborate with First Nations, and promote innovation in the forestry industry. The plan includes $25 million for new Forest Landscape Planning tables and a doubling of the new BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund to $180 million while expanding eligibility provincewide.

• B.C. introducing measures for old growth, forest stewardship with Indigenous collaboration