Nakusp and Area Community Forest compromises in logging
Mushroom pickers are breathing a little easier after talks with True North Forestry workers ended in logging changes being made.
The New Ministry of Natural Resource Operations
Putting all the permits, licences and authorities to use B.C.’s Crown-owned land in a single ministry is not all about allowing more efficient economic
Cheakamus Community Forest
Softwood dispute to produce no local impact, says forester. All of Whistler’s wood earmarked for consumption in Canada.
Christmas Non-Timber Forest Resources
Likely Xat’sull Community Forest – Nothing signals the coming of the holiday season like the fresh fragrance of cedar and balsam.
Lower North Thompson CF Reports at AGM
The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society had a lot to report on at their recent Annual General Meeting.
BCCFA Extension Services
The mission of the BCCFA is to promote and support the practice and expansion of sustainable community forest management in BC. The purposes of
Manager is hired to run Alberni Valley Community Forest
The Alberni Valley Community Forest Corporation has announced the hiring of Shawn Flynn, of Greenmax Resources, as the manager for the new enterprise.
Build Green with Wood
Build Green with Wood is a community for professionals to share their innovations, connect with industry news, and find out more about building green
Dungate Community Forest Updates
While the forestry sector may be struggling right now the Dungate Community Forest (Houston) was still able to post a profit this year.
BCCFA Presentation to the Senate Committee on Forestry
At the invitation of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, Executive Director Jennifer Gunter was in Ottawa on November 25th.
Cheakamus Community Forest Harvesting Begins
Logging under the auspices of the Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF) began on the weekend
Opportunities in Nakusp
Forestry is down, and it’s most likely not going to be where it was four years ago again, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t
The Lower North Thompson Community Forests Trail Restoration Project
The Lower North Thompson Community Forests Trail Restoration Project wrapped up boasting another 76 km of trail in the Mayson Lake area.
Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation AAC Increases
The Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation was pleased to announce that their annual allowable cut (AAC) was temporarily increased by 95,000 cubic metres per year.
North Island Community Forest Progresses
Rural communities in British Columbia have been looking for ways to derive benefits from the forests that surround the communities they live in. The
Mushrooms and Harvesting in Nakusp
Mushroom pickers petition against logging Mushroom pickers and buyers are fighting and petitioning against the Nakusp and Area Community Forest’s (NACFOR) pending logging in
Local Governments Support Community Forest Program Expansion
A call for increased community control of local forest resources was endorsed by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) at their recent convention in
Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op Update
The Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op’s primary goal this coming year will be working on their ongoing partnership with the Pacheedaht First Nations.
Prince George Community Forest Update
City Pushes for New, Expanded Community Forest License Prince George, B.C. – There is an effort underway to extend the City’s community forest license beyond its five year
McBride Community Forest Leverages Jobs
Two small sawmills in the Robson Valley re-opened last week with wood from McBride Community Forest.