Prince George, B.C.-  Shutterbugs get ready,  you have a chance to  win   a photo contest,  this one being  sponsored by the Council of Forest Industries and CFI magazine.

“The forest industry is the backbone of the B.C. economy, and the people who live and work in the industry are the lifeblood of many parts of our province,” said Susan Yurkovich, President and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries.  “With this community photo contest, we would like to showcase the role that B.C.’s forest industry plays in the everyday lives of British Columbians.”

This is the second year for the contest.

From now until  August 23, 2017, COFI and CFI magazine will accept photo entries that capture the essence of the forest industry in British Columbia.

Photos can be submitted in three thematic areas:

• Live: B.C. is home to 140 forest dependent communities, and we would like to see yours. Take us on a tour through your town or neighbourhood and show us the diverse faces of the people who make your community the best place to live.

• Work: bring us images that capture the modern forest industry in action – technology and machinery, research and development, and the people who work hard to make this industry great.
• Play: give us a glimpse of your adventures hiking, biking, camping, or exploring the world’s most beautiful playground – the sustainably managed working forests of B.C.

The grand prize winner will be featured in CFI magazine, and will receive their choice of a Canon Rebel T6 with 18-55mm DC III Lens, or a $500 gift card to London Drugs.

Photos from each thematic area will also be selected to have their photos published in CFI magazine. Winners in each category will receive a basket of summer essentials, including a Coleman cooler, picnic blanket, Nalgene water bottle, and game of Spike’n Smash, to help you get outside and enjoy all that B.C. has to offer.

Full contest rules and entry information can be  found by clicking here.