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LETTER FROM THE CEO
Welcome to Fall! We are clearly in a time of political uncertainty with the upcoming election on October 24th, but the PFLA Board and staff are working hard behind the scenes to advance private forest land owners advocacy issues and education offerings.
I'm very happy to report that as we continue to work towards a revised and fair methodology for Class 7 Managed Forest lands, BC Assessment has responded to our advocacy with a decision at their September 16th BCA Board meeting to freeze the 2021 roll rate Class 7 bare land rates and trend the cut timber rates. After the interregnum period we will continue our monthly meetings to bring resolution to this assessment file and discuss tax policy as a next step.
Response to the PFLA Webinar Series has been very strong and we look forward to welcoming you to our next webinar training session on the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulations (see details below).
We are planning several other webinar topics based on your input. Look
for our annual survey coming out later this month.
As always, please feel free to contact us at any time. We are always
receptive to feedback and input from our diverse membership!
Best wishes for a healthy Fall.
Megan Hanacek, PFLA CEO
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FUEL MANAGEMENT & AIR QUALITY -
QUICK LINKS
With a relatively quiet wildfire season behind us, private forest land owners this Fall will be planning fuel management treatments that may include pile burning that is compliant with the hazard abatement requirements of the Wildfire Act.
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COFI REPORT: DEEP ROOTS. STRONG COMMUNITIES A Regional Supply Chain Study
A recent addition to the PWC report commissioned by the PFLA, showing over $1 billion in annual economic activity and 4750 employment positions from private forest land activities, the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has commissioned a report to compile forest activity benefits from crown lands.
The report assesses the economic and social benefits flowing from the supply chain of 19 COFI member companies representing the majority of lumber, pulp and paper, and manufactured wood producers from across the province.
The study found that, in 2019, COFI member companies purchased $7 billion worth of goods and services from nearly 9,900 B.C.-based suppliers located in every region of B.C. In total, the supply chain includes more than 340 communities and 120 Indigenous Nations and organizations.
Importantly, the study confirmed that people in communities both urban and rural, and of all sizes, benefited economically from the forest industry supply chain.
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PROVINCIAL GENERAL ELECTION, 2020
A Provincial General Election has been called for Saturday October 24, 2020 and Elections BC is offering three ways to safely exercise your right to vote:
Ways to Vote
- Vote in person: You may vote in person on General Voting Day on Saturday, October 24, in advance from Thursday, October 15 to Wednesday, October 21, or at a district electoral office from now until 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24. Additional advance voting opportunities have been added to reduce the number of voters in voting places. Find out more about Where to Vote.
- Vote by mail: All voters can vote by mail: you don't need a special reason. Voting by mail is a great option for voters who are not comfortable voting in person because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Contact Elections BC to request a vote-by-mail package as soon as possible. Your package will be mailed to you. You can ask for one by:
- Accessible voting for at-risk voters and voters with disabilities: These options include curbside voting, assisted telephone voting, and site-based voting.
Who Are the Candidates In My Area?
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PFLA WEBINAR SERIES
The PFLA's Webinar Series continues with a presentation October 29, 2020 on the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation. Please register in advance using the link below. And stay tuned for announcements of upcoming presentations in the PFLA Webinar Series.
Open Burning Smoke Control Regulations: An Overview
29-Oct-2020 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This presentation provides an overview of changes to the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation and related implementation strategies.
Presenter: Cindy Walsh, Air Quality Science Specialist, Ministry of Environment
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New Recovery Benefits
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Individuals who were receiving CERB may now be eligible for one of the new recovery benefits retroactive to September 27, 2020 and available until September 25, 2021.
- The Canada Recovery Benefit will provide eligible workers with $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to 26 weeks for those who have stopped working and who are not eligible for EI, or had their employment/self-employment income reduced by at least 50% due to COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in two-week periods.
- The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) will provide $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to 26 weeks per household for workers unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they must care for a child under the age of 12 or family member because schools, day-cares or care facilities are closed due to COVID-19, or because the child or family member is sick and/or required to quarantine or is at high risk of serious health implications because of COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in one-week periods.
- The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) will provide $500 per week (taxable, tax deducted at source) for up to a maximum of two weeks, for workers who are unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they contracted COVID-19, self-isolated for reasons related to COVID-19, or have underlying conditions, are undergoing treatments or have contracted other sicknesses that, in the opinion of a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, person in authority, government or public health authority, would make them more susceptible to COVID-19. This benefit will be paid in one-week periods.
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FOR SALE
Used 1975 Caterpillar 931B tracked loader with a 4-in-1 bucket. Contact: Ian Blaney, Phone 250-646-2573 or Email [email protected]
To list an item in the PFLA Buy, Sell & Trade, please email details to [email protected]
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PFLA NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
The PFLA Newsletter is published bimonthly. To make a submission to the PFLA Newsletter, please email us at: [email protected]. Your email should outline the subject of your contribution, an estimated word count, and include your contact information. The PFLA reserves the right to make final publishing decisions.
PFLA NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
- November 2020 Issue
Now Accepting Submissions
Publication Date: November 15, 2020
Deadline for submissions: November 1, 2020
- January 2021 Issue
Publication Date: January 15, 2021
Deadline for submissions: January 1, 2021
- March 2021 Issue
Publication Date: March 15, 2021
Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2021
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CONTACT US
Private Forest Landowners Association
PO Box 764 STN A, Nanaimo BC, V9R 5M2
Tel: 250-642-4300 Toll Free: 1-888-994-8518
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