The Wood Pellet Association of Canada acknowledges the release of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Task Force report and the government’s commitment to strengthening fibre access across the province.

British Columbia’s forest sector is facing a crisis on many fronts, and central to that crisis is the severe challenge of accessing enough fibre to keep mills operating. For the pellet sector, this issue is especially acute: our industry relies on sawmill residuals, and when sawmills struggle, so do we. Stable and predictable fibre supply is the foundation for a healthy, resilient and diversified forest sector.

While we welcome the report’s recognition of the need for improved fibre access, we remain concerned that the proposed fibre targets may not be ambitious enough to match the urgency of the situation. Without timely and effective action to improve access and accountability, the whole value chain — including pellets — will remain at risk.

WPAC stands ready to work collaboratively with government, industry partners, and First Nations to ensure that reforms to BCTS deliver real improvements in fibre flow. Strengthening fibre security is essential not just for sawmills and contractors, but for the pellet industry’s ability to contribute to jobs, climate solutions, and the future of BC’s forest economy.

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Gordon Murray is the Executive Director of the Wood Pellet Association of Canada.