The New Forest Act is a legislative proposal to fix what’s broken in BC forestry—from the ground up.
It’s about three things: ecological integrity, community decision-making, and stable local economies.
It’s a clear, actionable plan to protect watersheds, restore degraded forests, and secure sustainable rural jobs—rooted in science and community priorities.
This isn’t a PR campaign or a protest slogan. It’s a fully developed policy framework—already being presented to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), government staff, and local councils across the province.
What This Campaign Is Doing
The goal is simple:
Advance a complete legislative proposal into government and public awareness until it becomes unavoidable.
This happens through:
- Direct presentations to MLAs and government staff
- Public education across communities in BC
- Ongoing outreach through media, video, and written analysis
- Building recognition that the current system is structurally failing
BFWSS is the lead organization, supported by a growing network of rural residents, scientists, forest workers, and local groups. These are not paid lobbyists or corporate-backed activists—they are people with a stake in BC’s future.
From Corporate Control to Public Stewardship
Most forest policy in BC still serves the same centralized, industry-run system that’s been in place for decades. The result? Degraded watersheds, rural job loss, and escalating climate risks.
The New Forest Act is a different kind of reform. It’s built on public-interest governance, ecological integrity, and local decision-making—anchored in law, not industry goodwill.
It’s politically bold, legally feasible, and grounded in ecosystem science. Most importantly, it prioritizes ecological integrity, and shifts control of public forests back to the people who depend on them.
Why This Approach
For years, reports, reviews, and recommendations have identified problems in BC forestry. Very little has changed. Because nothing changes until the legislation changes.
This campaign is built around that reality.
What Makes This Different
Most efforts focus on:
- influencing policy within the existing system
- adding new guidelines or recommendations
- reacting to individual logging decisions
This campaign focuses on: Replacing the system itself.
- A defined legislative framework
- A clear governance model
- A transition pathway
This is not advocacy for better practices. It is a proposal for structural change.
Where the Campaign Is Now
The work has moved beyond development. The New Forest Act framework is complete and is now being:
- Presented to elected officials
- Discussed with government staff
- Delivered directly to communities across the province
The focus now is expansion and visibility.
How the Campaign Moves Forward
Progress happens in stages:
- Build understanding of the structural problem
- Present a clear legislative alternative
- Establish credibility with decision-makers
- Expand public awareness and support
- Create conditions where legislative change becomes viable
This is long-term work. It is designed to build pressure and alignment over time.
This Campaign Runs on Public Support
We don’t get government grants. We don’t have corporate sponsors. This work happens because people like you chip in.
Funding allows the campaign to continue:
- presenting across the province
- producing materials and content
- engaging with decision-makers
If you want to see a real solution implemented, support the campaign.
Prefer e-transfer? Send your donation directly to [email protected] – no fees, 100% goes to the campaign. Send cheques to 11275 Granby Road, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0. (We’re a BC non-profit – not a charity – we can’t issue tax receipts.)