British Columbia’s forest sector faces mounting pressures: declining land base, reduced harvest levels, and diminishing returns to both government and the public. At the 2026 Forest Professionals BC Vancouver conference we are bringing together key voices to explore what it takes to maintain a stable forest economy in today’s climate. …Panelists Nick Arkle, CEO, Gorman Group; Makenzie Leine, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests; and Kurt Niquidet, President, BC Lumber Trade Council and Vice-president and Chief Economist, COFI, will examine the economic indicators and drivers behind current forest sector stress; the initiatives and progress by the province on restoring sector health, with a focus on stabilization of the timber harvesting landbase; and important factors to consider and steps the sector can take to stabilize and expand investment levels as well as timber supply.