This session will explore the findings of the BC Timber Sales review and its implications for forest professionals, licensees, and government. Panelists will discuss how BC Timber Sales can continue to fulfill its dual mandate of supporting market-based pricing and timber access while adapting to new policy directions. The session aims to gather perspectives on how the program can remain effective, transparent, and aligned with the future of forest management in BC.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will learn:

1. The core findings of the BC Timber Sales Review and the economic, operational, and policy drivers prompting changes to the program.
2. The initiatives and next steps being led by government and BC Timber Sales to implement the review’s recommendations.
3. Important considerations and potential impacts for licensees, BC Timber Sales staff, and Indigenous partners as the program evolves, including streamlining processes and expanded scope.
4. A clearer understanding of both the benefits and the criticisms of the current BC Timber Sales review, and actionable recommendations for enhancing program effectiveness, transparency, and confidence across the forest sector.