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February 4, 2026
Category: Today's Takeaway
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Don’t miss the FSC Canada, February Update: Canada’s Taan Forest is now the first FSC Verified Impact Forest, recognizing protection of Indigenous cultural values and biodiversity. FSC Canada is inviting input via a social metrics survey open until March 16, 2026. The edition also highlights two new job opportunities, an updated trademark policy for certificate holders, newly welcomed Canadian promotional licence holders, a new guide on integrating FSC certification into impact investing, and details on where FSC will be present at events in 2026.
B.C. forests policy likened to paddling in circles
By Vaughn Palmer
The Vancouver Sun
February 3, 2026
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada, Canada West
Vaughn Palmer
The co-chair of the provincial forestry advisory council… Garry Merkel presided over the release of what he characterized as “another freakin’ review” of BC forest policy. …The council report cast doubt on two other mainstays of NDP forest policy. It suggests “many” of the 54 recommendations in the recent review of BC Timber Sales should be paused or ceased altogether. Merkel also disparaged the forest landscape plans. …His co-chair, Shannon Janzen, former vice-president of Western Forest Products… and their half dozen colleagues believe they’ve produced a set of recommendations — 10 in all — to get everyone paddling together and in the same direction. The changes would be sweeping and fundamental. …A report that offers “no comfort” for today’s crisis in the industry, but suggests waiting five years and maybe things will be better? I doubt the New Democrats will put it at the top of the cabinet agenda for action this day.
Hello early bird! We just want you to know that the news team is busy adding stories to this page. Be sure to check back at 9:00 am (PST) for the full line up of articles.
Don’t miss the FSC Canada, February Update: Canada’s Taan Forest is now the first FSC Verified Impact Forest, recognizing protection of Indigenous cultural values and biodiversity. FSC Canada is inviting input via a social metrics survey open until March 16, 2026. The edition also highlights two new job opportunities, an updated trademark policy for certificate holders, newly welcomed Canadian promotional licence holders, a new guide on integrating FSC certification into impact investing, and details on where FSC will be present at events in 2026.