Community Forests manage for multiple values – featuring the Eniyud Community Forest
Like all community forests, the Eniyud Community Forest on the Chilcotin plateau manages for multiple values. This often calls for tradeoffs to reduce social
B.C. Premier calls Quesnel a ‘hub of innovation’ in face of forestry downturn
From the Quesnel Cariboo Observer: B.C. Premier John Horgan is visiting eight northern British Columbia communities to hear from community leaders how the province
Innovative forest inventories – Tree Frog News Q&A with Forsite Consultants, associate members of BCCFA
Sandy McKellar at Tree Frog News recently interviewed the team at Forsite Consultants to learn more about innovative inventories and how they are used
Forest Practices Board nearing 25 years of independent operation
In 2020, the Forest Practices Board will be 25 years old. When it was first established in 1995, one of the most important attributes
Community forests manage sensitive values – featuring the Williams Lake Community Forest
Community Forests manage a wide range of valuable resources. For example, 80% of the Williams Lake CF is considered sensitive with values like mule
First Nations Forestry Council sends FLNRORD their response to FRPA changes
From the First Nations Forestry Council: “On January 10, 2020, the Forestry Council sent a response letter to the Ministry of Forests regarding changes
Xaxli’p Community Forest seeking applicants for Community Forest Manager
The Xaxli’p Community Forest Corporation is looking for a self-motivated and experienced individual to fill the role of Community Forest Manager. The Community Forest
West Boundary Community Forest buys Wilgress land for outdoor education
From BC Local News: Students in the Boundary will soon have a new field trip option, relatively close to home. The West Boundary Community
Community forests give decision-making and benefits back to First Nations – featuring the Chinook Community Forest
The Chinook Community Forest is a bold partnership built of six Indigenous communities and two local governments with each holding equal shares: Burns Lake
December 2019 Newsletter
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Indigenous partnership to inform environmental regulatory enhancement
The Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRTFN) is leading an environmental monitoring study in collaboration with industry and the Province that will inform future
Community Forests provide education opportunities – featuring Tumbler Ridge Community Forest
This year Tumbler Ridge Community Forest opened an accessible interpretive trail in and around a recreation use area in partnership with the District of
Pinnacle Renewable Energy Announces Three-Year Fibre Supply Agreement with Alkali Resource Management (Esk’etemc Nation) for its Williams Lake Facility in B.C.
Pinnacle Renewable Energy (“Pinnacle” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a three-year fibre supply agreement (the “Agreement”) with Alkali Resource
Sonia Furstenau, MLA column: Forestry workers, communities deserve long-term solutions
The following article is an opinion piece written by Sonia Furstenau, MLA. The families of striking mill workers on Vancouver Island are facing
Community Forests reduce wildfire hazard – featuring the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest
McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest (MLMCF) and the District of Mackenzie co-chair the Mackenzie Wildfire Advisory Committee (MWAC) which brings together key local organizations
Minister’s statement on truck loggers rally
Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has released the following statement in response to the truck loggers rally
Fuel mitigation in Burns Lake underway
From BC Local News: Plans to remove hazardous fuels south of Burns Lake were delayed due to environmental considerations, but work is now underway,
Community Forests increase utilization of wood – featuring the Nakusp and Area Community Forest
Firewood is an important product for the Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR), donating and/or selling over 20 loads of firewood annually. NACFOR recently
Interior towns fighting for future out of forestry’s downturn
From Derrick Penner of the Vancouver Sun: There are hints of better news for a couple of communities mired in the downturn of
When B.C. Goes Up in Flames, Rural Communities Need the Most Support
From Aly Laube, The Runner: In 2017, British Columbia was swallowed by a wildfire season that left the skies hazy, rural communities devastated, and