May 2020 Newsletter
Link to the newsletter The 2020 planting season is underway on the Kaslo Community Forest Cloe Bayeur-Holland is a local, veteran, second-generation planter (who travelled
WorkSafeBC Forestry Covid Guidelines
Important information is available online about the requirements that licensees, employers and sub-contractors must adhere to in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19.
Powell River Community Forest allocates spring grants
Powell River Community Forest president Greg Hemphill announced the $2.8 million 2019 dividend from forest operations at the City of Powell River Council meeting
Nakusp and Area Community Forest Delivers Annual Report
“The advantage of a community forest is it’s long-term economic development, and it helps in building self-reliance for our community,” he says. “It boosts
BC Forest Safety Council – COVID-19 Resources – Updated May 26, 2020
COVID-19 Resources – Updated May 26th, 2020 Information is changing rapidly and will be updated regularly. As challenges caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020 Tree Planting Update
Learn about the silver linings of the COVID-19 health and safety protocols put in place in a tree planting camp! CBC Daybreak North Interview
Readying the 2020 Planting Season for COVID-19 Leaves Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Short Funds
By John Betts Western Forestry Contractors’ Association May 29, 2020
Dungate Community Forest continues to pursue expansion and is requesting community support
Goal to include Recreation Area for both economic and wildlife and wildfire protection benefits
Research focuses on the incremental costs of harvesting and transporting biomass logs
BC-based organizations partner to improve forest fibre utilization and forest resilience There is tremendous value to British Columbians in reducing forest slash burning. Benefits
Seizing the opportunity of COVID -19 to educate that forestry is more than cutting down trees!
University of Minnesota foresters start podcast for forestry storytelling Two University of Minnesota foresters started a biweekly podcast earlier this month to share stories
Wildfire Potential for 2020
The risk of wildfires across much of northern B.C. is high to very high, according to data from Natural Resources Canada Map, produced by
March 2020 Newsletter
Community Forests and COVID-19 Link to the newsletter We are living in a time of great uncertainty and unprecedented challenges. COVID-19 is a crisis we all
New BCCFA Documentary Film – PROJECT POSTPONED
Given the COVID 19 crisis, the uncertainty of how long the public health advisories to stay home will be in place and the potential
Engagement Agreement between FBCWA, BCCFA and the BCWS
This Engagement Protocol Agreement outlines the intent and expectation for strengthening engagement between the 3 parties. link to the document
Wildfire Recovery in BC Community Forests Updated March 14, 2020
The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance and principles for Community Forests to consider after experiencing a wildfire event. The focus
Funding Opportunities for Landbase Investment in BC Community Forests Updated March 14, 2020
There are a range of funding opportunities available for Community Forests in BC to support investments on the Community Forest landbase. These are generally
2020 Annual Community Forest Indicators Survey
Measuring the Benefits of Community Forestry Community forestry is an innovative form of forest management; whereby local communities gain the right to manage
