Dungate Community Forest continues to pursue expansion and is requesting community support
Goal to include Recreation Area for both economic and wildlife and wildfire protection benefits
Research focuses on the incremental costs of harvesting and transporting biomass logs
BC-based organizations partner to improve forest fibre utilization and forest resilience There is tremendous value to British Columbians in reducing forest slash burning. Benefits
Seizing the opportunity of COVID -19 to educate that forestry is more than cutting down trees!
University of Minnesota foresters start podcast for forestry storytelling Two University of Minnesota foresters started a biweekly podcast earlier this month to share stories
Wildfire Potential for 2020
The risk of wildfires across much of northern B.C. is high to very high, according to data from Natural Resources Canada Map, produced by
WFCA: Covid-19 Pandemic DRAFT Guidelines for Camps and Crews (Updated 31/03/2020)
From the Western Forest Contractors Association: April 1, 2020 by WFCA Office Please click here for the drafted Covid-19 Pandemic Guidelines for Camps and Crews. This
WFCA: Covid-19 Pandemic DRAFT Guidelines for Motels and Remote Accommodations (Updated 31/03/2020)
From the Western Forest Contractors Association: April 1, 2020 by WFCA Office Please click here for the drafted Covid-19 Pandemic Guidelines for Motels and Remote Accommodations
March 2020 Newsletter
Community Forests and COVID-19 Link to the newsletter We are living in a time of great uncertainty and unprecedented challenges. COVID-19 is a crisis we all
New BCCFA Documentary Film – PROJECT POSTPONED
Given the COVID 19 crisis, the uncertainty of how long the public health advisories to stay home will be in place and the potential
Engagement Agreement between FBCWA, BCCFA and the BCWS
This Engagement Protocol Agreement outlines the intent and expectation for strengthening engagement between the 3 parties. link to the document
Vancouver scientists head up four-year international wildfire study
By John Kurucz, Vancouver Courier They may be on the other side of the world, but we’ve got a lot in common with the
McBride may get boost in search for wood waste
By Fran Yanor, The Rocky Mountain Goat McBride’s pursuit of a black pellet biofuels plant may get a boost from the B.C. government. Boreal
Letter: An obituary for UBC’s tallest tree
From Ira Sutherland, The Ubyssey UBC has lost a very special member of its campus community. A local tree known as the Wesbrook
Wildfire Recovery in BC Community Forests Updated March 14, 2020
The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance and principles for Community Forests to consider after experiencing a wildfire event. The focus
Northern Development approves over $1.4 million in economic development projects in Northern B.C., including funding for the Dunster Community Forest
Press release from Northern Development Initiative Trust Northern Development today announced the approval of $1,424,018 for eight projects in its service region that seek
Vavenby tenure transfer approved, includes funds for Wells Gray Community Forest
From FLNRORD: Forestry workers, contractors and First Nations in and around Clearwater, Vavenby and Adams Lake will benefit from the transfer of Canfor’s Vavenby
Funding Opportunities for Landbase Investment in BC Community Forests Updated March 14, 2020
There are a range of funding opportunities available for Community Forests in BC to support investments on the Community Forest landbase. These are generally
Governments, First Nations enhance caribou protection
FLNRORD Press Release After years of respectful dialogue, the B.C government has partnered with the Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations and the federal
ABCFP 2020 Keynote Presentation by Minister Donaldson
From Kelly McCloskey at Tree Frog News: Citing a long list of “unacceptable trends” inherited by his government after the 2017 election—such as
Clearwater mayor loses patience with province’s slow pace on Canfor timber transfer
From Derrick Penner, Vancouver Sun Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell’s patience ran out last week when he heard Forests Minister Doug Donaldson say in the
UBC releases “Community Views on Wildfire Risk and Preparedness in the Wildland-Urban Interface” report
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have released a report for a project completed with support from BCCFA as well as the Union