# Ministry of Forests

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-20**: Expert Warning — Environmental analysts report ongoing logging in areas promised for protection, citing regulatory failures.
- **2021-11-02**: Deferral Process Announced — B.C. government identifies 2.6 million hectares of at-risk old growth for potential deferral.
- **2020-04-30**: OGSR Report Released — Independent panel submits 14 recommendations to protect old-growth forests.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### B.C. Regulatory Gaps Enable Continued Old-Growth Logging Despite Protections
2026-03-21 05:13:59 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Environmental experts are sounding the alarm as the British Columbia government continues to issue logging permits for old-growth forests, contradicting previous conservation pledges. This regulatory disconnect highlights significant enforcement gaps and poses legal risks for forestry firms navigating evolving environmental standards.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/bc-old-growth-logging-regulatory-failure

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