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We are committed to better ways to manage and care for our forests so they can be resilient for generations to come. New Future for Old Forests The Old Growth Strategic Review report, A New Future for Old Forests (PDF 8MB), sets out a suite of 14 recommendations. Like forests themselves, the recommendations are deeply complex and interconnected, drawing on the need for new partnerships, perspectives and ways of collaborating. Government has worked with First Nations, industry and local communities to better understand these recommendations and their implications on the ground. From review to action Government is taking action to respond to every recommendation made in A New Future for Old Forests. Our action plan – titled From Review to Action – describes the steps we have already taken to implement the recommendations and charts a path forward. The actions in the plan are organized into three goals: Goal One: Expand stable and inclusive land governance Goal Two: Stewardship for healthy ecosystems Goal Three: Support the changing system Work has begun on every recommendation; however, some recommendations will take years to be fully implemented. Many of the actions are based on continuing work on existing initiatives. Learn more about the action plan What's underway across B.C. The Province and First Nation governments are working together to advance reconciliation through the co-management of forests. Further information about work underway to implement the recommendations of the Old Growth Strategic Review can be found below. Collaborative Stewardship The Province is working with First Nations to support stewardship through initiatives, forums and partnerships. Collaborative Stewardship Framework Forest Landscape Planning Plans are now underway with the leadership of First Nations and local representation to establish long-term approaches for managing forest resource values including timber, cultural, and biodiversity values. Forest Landscape Plans Old Growth Deferrals The Province, First Nations and industry across B.C. have worked in partnership to defer logging of at-risk old growth as a temporary measure until local discussions on long-term management of old growth values are concluded. Old Growth Deferral areas Silviculture Innovation Program The Silviculture Innovation Program will accelerate the growth of innovative silviculture by improving knowledge of these systems in British Columbia. Silviculture Innovation Program Taking action in B.C.'s forest sector Actions to strengthen resilience and conservation, creating opportunities to partner with First Nations and collaborate across the sector to promote sustainable forest practices. Taking action in B.C.'s forest sector Conservation Financing The Province has partnered with BC Parks Foundation to provide financing to conserve critical habitat, manage for climate change and protect important ecosystems including old growth forests. BC Conservation Fund Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework The draft Framework sets out a common vision and strategic direction for a more holistic approach to managing ecosystem health and biodiversity for multiple values. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation This first-of-its-kind agreement enables Canada, B.C. and First Nations to jointly identify projects and investments to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitats and species at risk in the province. Tripartite Framework Agreement on Nature Conservation news release LidarBC LidarBC provides open public access to three-dimensional landscape mapping and data to inform decisions about natural resource stewardship and management. LidarBC BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund The BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (MJF) will help manufacturing companies modernize, innovate, and grow by providing funding for capital projects in all regions in B.C., particularly in communities affected by economic impacts or downturns. MJF prioritizes helping the forestry sector retrofit and develop new, sustainable value-added business lines. BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund Supports for forestry workers and rural communities The Province is providing coordinated and comprehensive supports for workers, communities and First Nations and businesses to offset any economic impacts that may follow from new restrictions on harvesting old growth forests and other changes in the forest sector. Supports for Forestry Workers Value-Added Accelerators Working together to sustain, diversify and grow B.C.’s value-added wood manufacturing is a key government commitment to help get more jobs from the trees we harvest. The Value-Added Accelerators (VAA) will play an important role in making this happen. Value-Added Accelerators More topics Did you find what you were looking for? YesNo The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments. We can help in over 220 languages and through other accessible options. Call, email or text us, or find a service centre More info Home About gov.bc.ca Disclaimer Privacy Accessibility Copyright Contact us © 2026 Government of British Columbia