B.C. increases size of Creston community forest

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October 10, 2013
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“Creston Valley Forest Corporation has been a member of the BCCFA from our inception. This expansion acknowledges the corporation’s leadership in the sustainable management of local resources and the contribution the organization makes to the economy and quality of life in their community.” BC Community Forest Association President Don Brown

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

CRESTON – The Province is increasing the area covered by the Creston 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 10,000 hectares to the existing 18,159 hectare agreement, and increased the annual allowable timber harvest in the community forest by 10,000 cubic metres, bringing the total to 25,000 cubic metres per year.