2026 New Forest Act Roadshow

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BC FORESTRY: WHAT COMES NEXT?Not just another report. Not just another campaign. It’s much more.A public presentation and discussion on the proposed New Forest Act by Jennifer Houghton of Boundary Forest.British Columbia’s forests are at a turning point. Naramata has witnessed its own issues with clear cuts, floods and wildfires. For decades, forestry policy has focused on industrial timber volume and short-term supply. But with rising wildfire risk, shrinking viable forests, mill closures, and growing pressure on rural communities, many are asking whether the current system is still delivering the outcomes British Columbians want.Join us in Penticton for a thought-provoking presentation on the proposed New Forest Act — a fully developed legislative framework for forestry reform in British Columbia.