Fungi that evolved to eat wood offer new biomass conversion tool
Twenty years ago, microbiologist Barry Goodell, now a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and colleagues discovered a unique system that some microorganisms
2017 Robin Hood Memorial Award Recipient Announced
The Harrop-Procter Community Co-Operative was awarded the Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry. In its second year, this $10,000 grant honours
Local forests, Local people
Community Forest project focussed on multiple benefits By Jim Hilton, professional agrologist and forester Jun 15, 2017 Williams Lake Tribune Last week the members
Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the Association of BC Forest Professionals working to address issues raised in Forest Practices Board report
By the Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the Association of BC Forest Professionals Marketwired September 15, 2017 Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the
Powell River Community Forest posts record profits
“The record profits resulted from an increase in our allowable cut, a very strong market for our timber and some sound strategic decisions” By
New lichen database takes big picture approach to forest monitoring
By Amy McDermott May 22, 2017 Mongabay The United States Forest Service is about to release a huge new database chronicling the abundance and
2016 Community Forest Indicators Report
Link to the Report Link to the News Release The BC Community Forest Association is pleased to share the report of their 3rd annual
Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation creates legacy fund for city
By Alex Cooper May 19, 2017 Revelstoke Review Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation’s first dividend to the City of Revelstoke will go towards a special
RBC Research Note Wood Market Forecast
Wood Markets Conference By Paul Quinn May 17, 2017 RBC Capital Markets Russ Taylor and his team at Wood Markets hosted its annual softwood
Nakusp and Area Community Forest
Check out this innovative approach to reporting out to the community! NACFOR’s newly posted infographic – it’s a great snapshot of their 2016 activities. read more
Challenges for the new community forest
Province’s caribou plan threatens forestry restart in the Northern Rockies By Bronwyn Scott May 11, 2017 Alaska Highway News The economic viability of the
Burns Lake
Comfor engages local contractors By Flavio Nienow May 10, 2017 Burns Lake District News Local contractors recently had a chance to provide feedback to
Wells Gray
Community forest reports at annual meeting Apr 20, 2017 Clearwater Times General manager George Brcko highlighted the WGCFC (CF) activities for 2016, what is
Support for Sunshine Coast Community Forest: Opinion Piece
ELF does not speak for mountain bikers Letter by Warren Hansen, RPF, Langdale In the April 7 opinion letter (“Trail won’t stand up”), ELF’s
Licensee Liability
What are the responsibilities regarding the safety of workers, volunteers, visitors and learners for Community Forest Agreement holders on their licence? read more
New community forest for area near Likely, Big Lake
The invitation to apply is for approximately 20,000 cubic metres of allowable annual cut over a 25-year term, providing 10,000 cubic metres to each
Community Forests — Community Benefits: The Economic Contributions of Community Forests to Rural Communities
The Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC), and the BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) announce the release of an important report on the significant