The COUNCIL OF THE HAIDA NATION (CHN) and communities on Haida Gwaii have worked collaboratively for many years to manage a COMMUNITY FOREST based on shared principles of stewardship and community benefits and aim to have the forest’s tenure allocated in the coming year.
In 2013, the Province allocated 80,000 cubic metres for a community forest that had to be harvested in partnership with BC Timber Sales (BCTS). CHN leadership and Haida Gwaii communities have not accepted the offer, stating that it does not maximize local control, jobs, sustainable management, access to timber for local sawmills, and revenues that the public wants to see invested in Haida Gwaii.
Development to advise that the proposed 80,000 cubic metre tenure should be offered to the Council of the Haida Nation. A legal partnership between civic and Haida communities will manage the community forest for the benefit of all Haida Gwaii residents.
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