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Vanderhoof and Saikuz First Nation are demanding a major overhaul of B.C.’s forest management, arguing that dwindling timber supplies must stay local to sustain their mills and jobs—not shipped away. Years of beetle damage, wildfires, and over-harvesting have crippled the forests, yet the province continues approving logging at unsustainable levels. With big corporations securing timber rights even after shuttering local sawmills, communities like Vanderhoof are feeling the economic blow—especially after the Plateau sawmill closure left hundreds unemployed. The call is clear: cut here, process here, keep the wealth local. Together, they’re pushing for a sustainable, community-driven future that heals the land and rebuilds the regional economy.

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