B.C. increases size of Babine Lake community forest

“The Babine Lake Community Forest Society is an important part of the community forest network that is making a big difference in rural and remote communities across the province. Through our work with Babine Lake Community Forest we know the dedication and effort they have invested to achieve expansion and we congratulate them on the new opportunities it will bring to the community.” BC Community Forest Association President Don Brown .

BURNS LAKE – The Province is significantly increasing the area covered by the Babine Lake community forest agreement, enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship in the region, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today. The Province added almost 2,344 hectares to the agreement with the Babine Lake Community Forest Society, an increase of almost 36 per cent. The society, which is a partnership between the Village of Granisle and the Lake Babine First Nation, requested the increase to help ensure the long-term viability of the community forest operation.

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