New regulations enact historic Great Bear Rainforest legislation

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

The Great Bear Rainforest (Forest Management) Act is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2017, following the enactment of regulations that bring the act into force and fulfill government’s commitment to ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/13388

 

Great Bear Rainforest receives prestigious recognition by The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Initiative

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

The Great Bear Rainforest was the largest forest conservation project showcased today at a special ceremony by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace under The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Initiative.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/12816

 

Great Bear Rainforest legacy to be recognized on international stage

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Premier Christy Clark will be the first Premier in over 40 years to attend an official function at Buckingham Palace. She will be attending The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Initiative recognition ceremony.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/12792

 

Premier honours outstanding B.C. public service achievements

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

British Columbia public service employees were recognized for the outstanding work they do on behalf of the Province at the Premier’s annual Innovation and Excellence Awards ceremony.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/12436

 

Great Bear Rainforest legacy established

Monday, September 26, 2016

A new $1-million trust will be established to commemorate the visit of Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and celebrate the endorsement of the Great Bear Rainforest under The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy initiative.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/12436

 

Great Bear Rainforest to receive special designation

Monday, September 12, 2016

As part of their upcoming Royal Tour, Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will officially endorse the Great Bear Rainforest under The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy initiative, Premier Christy Clark confirmed.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/12004

 

Legislation supports innovative forest management in Great Bear Rainforest

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 10:21 AM

The Great Bear Rainforest (Forest Management) Act, supports a strict new ecosystem-based management regime created through unprecedented collaboration for the globally unique region along British Columbia’s north and central coast.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/10408

 

Globally significant landmark agreement reached

Monday, February 1, 2016 10:15 AM

First Nations, environmental groups and coastal forest industry representatives joined the Province to celebrate achieving ecosystem-based management in the Great Bear Rainforest.
https://news.gov.bc.ca/10203