BC transferred about 1 million cubic meters of Morice TSA timber to a First Nations coalition, reallocating a Canfor undercut, the Terrace Standard reported.
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Canadian Wildfire Study Finds Fewer Fires but Bigger Blazes
A Canadian Forest Service study finds wildfire damage is rising despite fewer fires, as a growing share of burned area comes from increasingly large blazes, CBC reported.
BC Postpones Introduction of Heritage Conservation Act Amendments
BC has postponed planned amendments to the Heritage Conservation Act, citing the need for further engagement with industry, First Nations, and local governments.
BC Court Nullifies Skeena Sawmills Forest License Transfer
A BC Supreme Court judge set aside approval of a Skeena Sawmills forest license transfer, citing failures to consult the Gitanyow First Nation, the Prince George Citizen reported.
Federal Judge Blocks Three Oregon Timber Sales
A federal judge blocked three Oregon timber sales, ruling the Forest Service misused a categorical exclusion for projects it said were justified by wildfire risk, the Salem Statesman Journal reported.
US Forest Service Begins 10-Year Partnership to Reduce Wildfire Risk in Colorado
The US Forest Service said a 10-year, $7.3-million partnership will treat about 2,000 acres near Colorado Springs to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest resilience.
Severe Storm Fells Estimated 10 Million Cubic Meters of Forest in Sweden
Storm Johannes is estimated to have felled about 10 million cubic meters of forest across northern Sweden, the Sweden Herald reported.
Zombie Wildfires Put BC Fire Officials on Early Alert
The BC Wildfire Service says the province is heading into winter with 24 wildfires still burning underground.
Colorado Expands Wildfire Mitigation Efforts as Pine Beetle Outbreak Grows
Colorado officials announced expanded wildfire mitigation efforts as a growing mountain pine beetle outbreak threatens Front Range ponderosa pine forests.
BC Wildfire Service Releases 2025 Wildfire Summary
BCWS said 1,350 wildfires burned 886,360 hectares (2,190,243 acres) across BC in 2025.