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By Caden Fanshaw

BCNRF

‘It’s challenging right now’: Future of forestry discussed at BCNRF

Jan 18, 2023 | 4:46 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – It was a busy first full day for the 20th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. Several panels were held around forestry, the workforce, and partnerships with Indigenous people.

Stakeholders said the forestry sector is facing a triple whammy with market conditions, a skilled worker shortage, and a lack of fibre forcing changes in all corners of the province.

Jennifer Foster, Senior Vice President for HR and Corporate Affairs at Western Forest Products said the skilled worker shortage is one of those problems that keep her up at night.

Technology was one of the ways to overcome the skilled worker shortage, as forestry companies look to become more efficient.

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The moderator for the ‘Future of Forestry’ panel was Linda Coady, the new President and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries quick to point to the challenging times facing one of BC’s biggest industries, and the work needed to ease some of the issues.

The 20th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum wraps up in Prince George on Thursday.