A UNBC Instructor will be on a new Council tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest stewardship, while supporting communities and workers that rely on forests.
Jason Fisher, the executive director of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC was named to the Provincial Forest Advisory Council.
He also teaches a senior-level forest policy and management course at UNBC.
Other members of the Council are:
- Garry Merkel, director, Centre of Indigenous Land Stewardship, faculty of forestry, University of British Columbia (UBC) (Co-chair)
- Shannon Janzen, former vice-president and chief forester, Western Forest Products (Co-chair)
- Norah White, deputy chief forester, B.C. government
- Jeff Bromley, chairperson, United Steelworkers Wood Council
- Harry Nelson, associate professor, faculty of forestry, UBC
- Hugh Scorah, postdoctoral fellow, UBC
- Al Gorley, retired professional forester and former president, Professional Foresters Association
- Laurie Kremsater, professional forester, biologist, researcher and educator
“With boots on the ground visiting communities throughout B.C., I’ve met workers, businesses and partnered with First Nations,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests.
“I have seen what forestry means to them. It means good-paying jobs that support families and communities, all while protecting our biodiversity.”
According to the Provincial Government, the Council will provide recommendations to government to ensure there are clear and measurable outcomes that support healthy forests, healthy ecosystems, and a healthy forest sector.
The Council will provide an interim report to the BC Government this fall, with a final report expected by the end of the year.
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