The history of British Columbia’s forestry profession is based in the context of the development of forestry practice and policy. The profession in North America was transplanted from Europe, where it grew as a result of policy initiatives designed to alleviate or prevent forest crises. Looking at the historic patterns of change in these three interrelated areas—practice, policy and the profession—may well provide insights as we look ahead to the next fifty years.

A history of the forestry profession in British Columbia, entitled “Forest Practice, Policy and the Profession,” was produced in celebration of the association’s 50th anniversary in 1997.

Forms & Publications
Our First 50 Years: Forest Practice, Policy and the Profession (3.5 MB)

Additional Resources
Our History

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