The province says a major new investment in reforestation and habitat restoration will help rebuild forests across British Columbia, including areas impacted by wildfires in the northeast.
According to a recent government announcement shared in , B.C. is contributing more than $155 million toward reforestation efforts, with federal funding pushing the total investment beyond $355 million.
Officials say the funding will support large-scale tree planting, wildfire recovery, and habitat restoration projects across the province. The work includes replanting trees and restoring vegetation aimed at reflecting natural ecosystems and supporting species at risk.
For communities in northeast B.C., the investment is expected to play a role in restoring landscapes damaged by recent wildfire seasons. The province says tens of millions of trees will be planted in wildfire-affected areas, helping to regenerate forests and support long-term sustainability.
One project with a direct connection to the northeast is taking place in Fort Nelson First Nation territory. The initiative will see more than 450,000 seedlings planted to restore boreal habitat along seismic lines in the region.
The broader funding package also includes targeted habitat restoration work, with millions of additional trees planned to support ecosystems and protect wildlife across B.C.
Provincial officials say the investment builds on existing programs that already plant tens of millions of trees annually, with plans to plant more than 48 million seedlings through the Forest Investment Program in 2026 alone.
The province adds the goal is not only to restore forests after wildfire damage, but also to strengthen ecosystems and support forestry jobs in communities throughout British Columbia, including the Peace Region.