Emergency Funding for COVID-19 Safety Measures in Forest Operations
We will be following up to learn more about this program and how community forests can access the funding From: Natural Resources Canada News
Fort Nelson Forestry Partnership means community reinvestment
Community Forest with an annual allowable cut of up to 217,650 cubic metres By Scott Brooks Energetic City July 10, 2020 FORT NELSON, B.C.
City of Quesnel moves one step closer to getting a community forest
Agreement in Principle between 2 local governments and 4 First Nations There is still a lot of work to do but Mayor Bob Simpson
Forest Enhancement Society of BC provides Grant to Cheslatta Carrier Nation
Post fire clean up will improve wildlife and Community Forest conditions
Northern Goshawk nest halts harvesting activities on Alberni Valley Community Forest
Biologists will take two years to study nest site
Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) Program Webinar Recording June 10, 2020
Link to the Webinar Co-hosted by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) and the BCCFA, the purpose of this session is to provide an
Granisle on track to grow deciduous trees around the village
Innovative Wildfire Mitigation Project Supported by the Village, the Babine Lake Community Forest, Lake Babine Nation and the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia
City of Port Alberni receives $2M from community forest
The big dividend was possible because the board had set aside monies to purchase more land, but decided to set that idea aside for
New allowable annual cut set for Mission Tree Farm Licence area
First Community Managed Forest in BC and BCCFA Member Effective immediately, Diane Nicholls, British Columbia’s chief forester, has set the new allowable annual cut
Continuation of Silviculture Operations During Covid-19
Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Since the beginning of May, the silviculture sector has been operating under communicable disease prevention guidelines issued by the Provincial
Creston Community Forest backs restoration plan
Board donates $75,000 to reservoir restoration project The mitigation of the old and now unused open water reservoirs on Crawford Hill got a major
NACFOR adapting to challenges of COVID and downturn in log markets
“It’s just adaptation. I think we’re sort of used to thinking on our feet- it’s just the nature of our industry,” says Hugh Watt,
Mackenzie Mayor calls on BC Government for sustainable forestry plan following mill curtailment
“We don’t want handouts from the government, we want jobs. We want a secure industry and some longevity to this community”
Wildfire preparedness project launched by Cheslatta Carrier Nation
8 community wildfire initial response units now available
WorkSafeBC Forestry Covid Guidelines
Important information is available online about the requirements that licensees, employers and sub-contractors must adhere to in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19.
Powell River Community Forest allocates spring grants
Powell River Community Forest president Greg Hemphill announced the $2.8 million 2019 dividend from forest operations at the City of Powell River Council meeting
Nakusp and Area Community Forest Delivers Annual Report
“The advantage of a community forest is it’s long-term economic development, and it helps in building self-reliance for our community,” he says. “It boosts
BC Forest Safety Council – COVID-19 Resources – Updated May 26, 2020
COVID-19 Resources – Updated May 26th, 2020 Information is changing rapidly and will be updated regularly. As challenges caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020 Tree Planting Update
Learn about the silver linings of the COVID-19 health and safety protocols put in place in a tree planting camp! CBC Daybreak North Interview
Readying the 2020 Planting Season for COVID-19 Leaves Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Short Funds
By John Betts Western Forestry Contractors’ Association May 29, 2020