Renewable B.C. wood products are in demand around the world, with B.C.’s forest industry exporting $13.7 billion worth of forest products in 2016, accounting for 34 percent of all provincial exports. One of the reasons why B.C. wood products are in such demand is that B.C. is a world leader in sustainable forestry.

clearcutting: refers to the complete or nearly complete removal of trees from an area of land.  Clear-cutting is the process of cutting down all trees in an area of forest at once. Topsoil erosion can remove many essential soil nutrients from the area, making it harder for replanted trees to grow.

silviculture: Allow for easier and efficient operations, because it is the simplest method to use. May have lower costs for forestry activities including planning, layout, supervision, harvesting, site preparation, and intermediate treatments. Harvesting may be less expensive due to the higher volume/hectare removal.

Selective Logging: is the practice of cutting down one or two species of trees while leaving the rest intact.