Minister of Forests Mandated to Expand BC’s Community Forest Program
In the recently released mandate letter to the Minister of Forests, Premier Eby outlined the provincial goals and expectations which will guide Minister Parmar’s
BCCFA Congratulates Newly Announced Three Rivers Community Forest in Quesnel, BC
The BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) is proud to welcome a new community forest to its growing provincial network. Three Rivers Community Forest (TRCF)
NACFOR Among 15 Community Forests Advancing Wildfire Protection Across BC
In 2021, the BCCFA provided Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR) with funding through the province’s Economic Recovery Initiative under the Crown Land Wildfire
Lower North Thompson Community Forest leads wildfire risk reduction in the Barriere Lakes Area
The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS) is actively reducing wildfire risk in the communities around its tenure area in the Barriere Lakes
Provincial Election Platforms Show Support for Growth of BC’s Community Forest Program
As British Columbia prepares for the 2024 Provincial Election, political parties have included specific support for expanding the community forest program in their platforms.
Northern Communities Call for Community Forest Expansion
In a news release issued on September 18, 2024, forestry communities from across northern and central BC came together to call on the government
BCCFA Executive Director Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
The BCCFA is thrilled to announce that Executive Director, Jennifer Gunter, has been honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Jennifer and Linda
BCCFA Key Recommendations & Priorities
BCCFA provincial forest policy priorities Link to Short Highlights Document Link to Longer Detailed Document
Province increases funding for community forest wildfire risk reduction
News Release We are pleased to announce that the BCCFA and the Ministry of Forests have deepened their partnership to support the efforts of
BC introduces new measures on old growth, innovation, forest stewardship
New announcement on process and funding for policy reforms and First Nation co-planning read more
2022 Robin Hood Memorial Award Winner Wetzin’kwa CF
Congratulations to Wetzin’kwa Community Forest for earning the Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry! Thank you to Minister Conroy for
Alberni Valley Community Forest puts the ‘community’ in its forest
By Susie Quinn Alberni Valley News September 30, 2022 The Alberni Valley Community Forest takes a community-based approach to management. While the forest
Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction on Community Forests
Partnerships in Thompson-Okanagan region reduce wildfire risk in community forests By BC Ministry of Forests Government of British Columbia September 22, 2022 People within
BC Community Forest Association’s annual conference returns this year
October 19-21 in Nakusp By Izaiah Reyes The Merritt Herald September 21, 2022 Community Forestry is a forest operation managed by local government, Indigenous
Statement on National Forest Week from the BC Minister of Forests
By Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests Government of British Columbia September 16, 2022 Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement to
UBCM Update
Province commits to consult on implementation of old growth recommendations Union of BC Municipalities September 14, 2022 VANCOUVER, BC — A provincial policy session
Sunshine Coast supports community initiatives
Seven local groups benefit from community forest Legacy Fund grants By Connie Jordison Coast Reporter August 30, 2022 There were seven big cheques and
Lennard Joe Announced as new Chief Executive Officer of BC First Nations Forestry Council
Congratulations to Joe! By Christina Jones BC First Nations Forestry Council August 30, 2022 The BC First Nations Forestry Council is thrilled to announce
FESBC Project Funding for Community Forests
Projects underway in northern B.C. will reduce community wildfire risk, enhance forest health By Ministry of Forests Government of British Columbia August 29, 2022
FESBC Project Funding for Community Forests
Projects underway in Cariboo will reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest health By Ministry of Forests Government of British Columbia August 29, 2022 Work is