How BC Timber Sales Is Failing Us – And What We Can Do About It. (BC’s Forestry Crisis – Dr. Rachel Holt on old growth, carbon, and the future (Power of Forests Series #1)

From our colleagues at Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society, from their recent Power of Forests lecture series.

Joe Karthein’s Bold Vision for Forestry Reform

Have you ever wondered why BC’s forests are being depleted at an alarming rate, while communities and workers see little benefit? Joe Karthein, a small business owner and forestry advocate, reveals a startling truth: BC Timber Sales (BCTS), the government agency meant to act in the public’s interest, is leading the charge in unsustainable logging.

In BFWSS’s latest Power of Forests video, Joe pulls back the curtain on BCTS, revealing inefficiencies, outdated practices, and missed opportunities that hurt not only our ecosystems but also the livelihoods of British Columbians.

Joe doesn’t see himself as a radical. Armed with his trusted Stihl 440 chainsaw and a lifetime of outdoor experience, he’s advocating for practical, achievable reforms that will:

• Make BCTS more accountable to the people of BC.
• Promote truly sustainable logging practices.
• Ensure that our forests are managed with modern science and public interests in mind.

This is about fixing a broken system—not choosing sides. Joe believes we can have a thriving forestry industry that benefits everyone, from loggers to local communities.

Watch Joe’s presentation now and see how we can work together to demand the changes BC desperately needs

Let’s Fix This Together

Reforming BC Timber Sales is essential if we want a forestry industry that works for all of us. Share this video with friends, family, and anyone who cares about BC’s future—because the more people who know, the stronger our movement will be.

Joe is doing great work.  After you watch the talk, give him some support!

Thank you for standing with us to create a better future for British Columbia’s forests and communities.