Ministry of Forests - Province of British Columbia
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Ministry of Forests - Province of British Columbia
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Ministry of Forests
Last updated on January 29, 2026
The Ministry of Forests is responsible for supporting a sustainable and competitive future for B.C.’s forest sector, while taking action to keep forests healthy and protect communities in the face of climate change and extreme weather events.
Featured topics
Forestry
Forest stewardship, supports for forest workers, tenures and information on innovation and a competitive forest industry.
B.C.'s Approach to Old Forests
B.C. is embarking on a new approach to old forests and is committed to working with First Nations, industry and other stakeholders on a path forward.
Softwood Lumber Dispute with the U.S.
Access information about the recent U.S. lumber industry petition to try and limit Canadian lumber shipments, and further information on various topics related to this Canada-U.S. trade issue.
Archaeology in B.C.
Archaeological sites are the physical evidence of where and how people lived in the past, and are critically important to First Nations communities. Also find information on the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project and permitting.
Resource Roads
Resource roads, many of which are Forest Service Roads, are typically one or two-lane gravel roads built for industrial purposes to access natural resources in remote areas. Access safety information, engineering standards and climate information.
Featured services
BC Wildfire Service Updates
Up-to-date information on current wildfires of note.
Natural Resource Online Services
Explore popular natural resource activities, search by activity, receive application guidance or explore activities by location. Also find permits for cutting firewood or Christmas trees on Crown land.
Supports for Forestry Workers, Communities and Businesses
B.C.’s forestry sector is vital to the province's economy and well-being, driven by the dedication and resilience of the people and their communities. The Province knows there are challenges too and is committed to helping through comprehensive and targeted supports
Minister
Honourable Ravi Parmar
Minister of Forests
Biography
Mandate letter (PDF, 140KB)
Deputy Minister
Makenzie Leine
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Ian Meier
Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Ministry information
Ministry in the News
Ministry Service Plan
Ministry Annual Service Plan Report
Ministry Contacts
Did you find what you were looking for?
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.
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British Columbians and our governments
/
Organizational structure
/
Ministries and organizations
/
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/
Forests
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Ministries
Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Forests
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure
Jobs and Economic Growth
Labour
Mining and Critical Minerals
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Transit
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Ministry of Forests
Last updated on January 29, 2026
The Ministry of Forests is responsible for supporting a sustainable and competitive future for B.C.’s forest sector, while taking action to keep forests healthy and protect communities in the face of climate change and extreme weather events.
Featured topics
Forestry
Forest stewardship, supports for forest workers, tenures and information on innovation and a competitive forest industry.
B.C.'s Approach to Old Forests
B.C. is embarking on a new approach to old forests and is committed to working with First Nations, industry and other stakeholders on a path forward.
Softwood Lumber Dispute with the U.S.
Access information about the recent U.S. lumber industry petition to try and limit Canadian lumber shipments, and further information on various topics related to this Canada-U.S. trade issue.
Archaeology in B.C.
Archaeological sites are the physical evidence of where and how people lived in the past, and are critically important to First Nations communities. Also find information on the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project and permitting.
Resource Roads
Resource roads, many of which are Forest Service Roads, are typically one or two-lane gravel roads built for industrial purposes to access natural resources in remote areas. Access safety information, engineering standards and climate information.
Featured services
BC Wildfire Service Updates
Up-to-date information on current wildfires of note.
Natural Resource Online Services
Explore popular natural resource activities, search by activity, receive application guidance or explore activities by location. Also find permits for cutting firewood or Christmas trees on Crown land.
Supports for Forestry Workers, Communities and Businesses
B.C.’s forestry sector is vital to the province's economy and well-being, driven by the dedication and resilience of the people and their communities. The Province knows there are challenges too and is committed to helping through comprehensive and targeted supports
Minister
Honourable Ravi Parmar
Minister of Forests
Biography
Mandate letter (PDF, 140KB)
Deputy Minister
Makenzie Leine
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Ian Meier
Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests
Deputy Ministers' Council of British Columbia
Ministry information
Ministry in the News
Ministry Service Plan
Ministry Annual Service Plan Report
Ministry Contacts
Did you find what you were looking for?
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.