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The Cariboo Section team is dedicated to upholding the vision of the CIF-IFC by hosting members friends' events, attending CIF-IFC AGMs, participating in National Forestry Week, contributing to local community efforts, and networking students with forest professionals. We deliver our objectives through hosting events, technical sessions, field tours, and meetings among members and council.

The Coastal Douglas-fir Conservation Partnership is a collaboration of agencies, organizations and land managers who are interested in promoting and protecting healthy Coastal Douglas-fir and associated ecosystems into the future. The mission of the CDFCP is to promote the conservation and stewardship of the Coastal Douglas-fir and associated ecosystems in south-western British Columbia through sound science, Indigenous knowledge, shared information, supportive policies, and community education.

The North Island Woodlot Association strives to provide information about BC woodlots and advocate for excellence in small area tenure and private land management. NIWA's mission is to: promote and demonstrate small-scale forestry; deliver training and meetings to its members and the public; promote the woodlot program; network with other organizations; represent woodlot owners; relay small-scale forestry services. NIWA is one of twenty-three woodlot associations throughout BC belonging to the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations, an umbrella organization that represents the interests of all woodlot licensees and owners in British Columbia.

The Bulkley Valley Research Centre is an independent, not-for-profit organization located in Smithers, British Columbia. Our purpose is to supply the robust science required to inform and advance policy and practice related to sustainable natural resource management.

The Northern Silviculture Committee is committed to fostering healthy forests by advocating for sustainable silviculture practices. Our mission is to bring together forestry professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts who share a passion for maintaining and enhancing forest ecosystems. To achieve our goals, we organize engaging events such as our winter workshop and fall tour. The winter workshop serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, featuring expert speakers and interactive workshops that delve into the latest advancements in silviculture. Meanwhile, the fall field tour offers hands-on experiences in real forest settings, allowing participants to observe sustainable practices in action Together, these events foster collaboration and innovation within the forestry community, reinforcing our dedication to preserving the health of our forests.

The core purpose of the CSC is to: 1) Accommodate the sharing of current forest management and technical silvicultural information to all forest practitioners and the public in coastal British Columbia through delivery of two annual workshops; a short, one or two day, winter information workshop and a longer summer field based technical workshop. 2) Support development of silvicultural expertise in students at the post-secondary level through providing of awards, where surplus workshop revenue exists.

The Southern Interior Silviculture Committee has been in existence since the 1960s. Our purpose is to promote appropriate silviculture practices in BC by hosting two events each year a?\" a winter workshop conference and fall field tour excursion a?\" to provide venues for discussion of forestry issues and topics.

Established in 2004, the Timber Sales Advisory Council provides a forum to gather sector viewpoints and obtain advice on a range of legislative, policy, business practice and program performance issues significant to BCTS. The council consists of representatives from industry associations whose members are significant BCTS customers and clients, and key BCTS staff including the program executive and senior managers. Work with a representative in their area to have the issue brought to TSAC; or contact the TSAC Secretariat directly and the Secretariat will forward the request to the Chair to decide the appropriateness of bringing the topicforward.

The Association for Fire Ecology is an international organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management. The Association is made up of scientists, educators, students, managers, practitioners, policymakers, and interested citizens helping to shape the emerging profession and growing field of fire ecology.

The College of Applied Biologists is a professional regulator that is committed to acting in the best interest of the public by ensuring that all registrants meet and maintain the ethical standards of professional competency and conduct. The College of Applied Biologists was created by The College of Applied Biology Act in 2003. It was the only legislation of its kind in North America, and was the first time applied biologists have been granted full professional status through self-governing legislation. In 2021, the College and its registrants came under the Professional Governance Act.

Under the authority of the Professional Governance Act, FPBC is responsible for regulating and registering the people practising professional forestry in BC. FPBC sets the standards and criteria for admission to the profession and continuing practice. FPBC ensures only those with requisite education, experience, knowledge, and competence practise professional forestry and it holds registrants to account for following professional standards via a public complaint and discipline process.

The SIP vision is that there is an accelerated growth of innovative silviculture by improving knowledge of these systems in British Columbia using research and extension. The SIP integrates both extension and knowledge creation to create impactful resources for forest practitioners. Using collaborative partnerships with communities and practitioners, we support diverse perspectives to fill critical knowledge gaps, enhance access to knowledge, and facilitate knowledge exchange.

The Forest Genetics Council of BC coordinates the production and use of tree seed so BC's future forests remain healthy, resilient and productive. FGC also owns Select Seed Company Ltd. , which produces lodgepole pine, spruce and Douglas-fir seed for BC's interior and provides program management services to Council.

The Western Forestry Contractors' Association represents independent businesses involved in forest management, ecosystem restoration and reforestation, wildfire management, pre and post-harvest planning and implementation services. The WFCA is based in British Columbia, Canada, and mission is to promote and support sustainable forestry practices, ensure a safe and healthy work environment, provide advocacy and representation to members, and represent the sector to the public. The WFCA believes in partnering with all governments, industry licensees, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders to achieve these goals. The non-profit organization is primarily funded through membership fees and is governed by a volunteer board. Through our funding, the WFCA supports initiatives that benefit the forestry sector and our forests. These include the Safe Forestry Program and the Silviculture Labour Force Strategy, annual conferences, and subject matter expert contributions to the development of our governments' forest policies. Membership with the WFCA is voluntary.

FESBC, in partnership with the Province of British Columbia, is a catalyst that unifies people around helping communities with sustainability, climate action, increasing First Nations participation in the forest economy, jobs for workers, abundant wildlife and healthy forests. The Forest Enhancement Society of BC continues to play a key role in the forests of B. C. , working with our partners to create healthier, more productive forests for the future. Through funding and direction from the government of BC, FESBC is able to support innovative projects throughout the province, delivered by Indigenous groups, communities, and contractors; projects which ensure value is generated from residual forest waste while reducing the risk from wildfires, improving wildlife habitat, and generating economic activity. The purposes of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC are: 1. To advance environmental and resource stewardship of British Columbia's forests by: Preventing and mitigating the impact of wildfires; Improving damaged or low value forests; Improving habitat for wildlife; Supporting the use of fibre from damaged and low value forests; and Treating forests to improve the management of greenhouse gases. 2. To advocate for the environmental and resource stewardship of British Columbia's forests 3. To do all such other things as are incidental and ancillary to the attainment of the foregoing purposes and the exercise of the powers of the Society.

The First Nation Forestry Council is committed to being a central resource where First Nations individuals, businesses, and governments can access the information, tools, resources, opportunities, and support they need to achieve their goals within the forest sector. The FNFC services are organized into three core areas: Workforce, Business and Forest Governance. These areas are then supported by Engagement Communications, a fourth service area which serves to amplify and enhance our efforts in each core area. First Nations Forestry Council is governed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives from the First Nations Summit, the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, and the BC Assembly of First Nations and a Forestry Tenure Member.

The Fire Chiefs' Association of British Columbia is a non-profit organization that serves as an essential source of information, education, and community for its members. It proactively engages with the government and standards organizations on issues relating to fire services, resulting in effective and supported fire departments across the province. The FCABC was formed in 1931 and is recognized today by the government and public as a trusted representative of BC's fire service. As a representative of over 300 fire departments across British Columbia, the Association works to improve safety and fire service delivery through advocacy, member support and services, and strategic partnerships at various levels.

The Truck Loggers Association is an influential voice in the forest industry on behalf of its 400 member companies across BC. Celebrating 82 years of advocacy, the TLA was formed to give independent loggers a collective voice in the changes taking place in society and the forest industry, as well as to share information about newly developing logging machines, methods, and technology. The TLA now represents independent timber harvesting contractors, phase contractors, market loggers, independent sawmills, industry suppliers and forest resource dependent communities.