That's about the size of Continental Europe. More than 45 per cent of Canada is covered with forests. British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada, has a population of more than 4 million people. The province is internationally renowned for its rich and abundant forests.
Forests cover about two-thirds of the province.
These forests are central to British Columbia's way of life. They are vital to the province's economy and provide jobs for many who live here. Our forests are home to an abundance of wildlife, provide drinking water and opportunities for recreation, and speak to B.C.'s spiritual and cultural values.