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
Community forests give back to their communities – featuring McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest
McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest contributed $84,923 in community project funding in 2018. Project proponents leveraged this investment totaling $32,737 in outside funding. In
City of Quesnel invited to be part of new Community Forest Agreement
From BC Local News The City of Quesnel has been invited to be part of a new Community Forest Agreement (CFA), something the mayor
Logan Lake Community Forest hosts UBC Master of Sustainable Forest Management students for field training with Forsite Consultants
Forsite and UBC MSFM students recently took part in a field day at Logan Lake BC, meeting Logan Lake, District Of council members and their Fire
Workshop will help move Quesnel Timber Supply Area community forest forward
BCCFAs Manager of Extension and Communication, Susan Mulkey will be presenting at a workshop facilitated by the City of Quesnel in April. Read more
Clinton and District Community Forest passes audit
From the Forest Practices Board An audit of the Clinton and District Community Forest in the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District has found
Powell River Community Forest annual report highlights 2019 operations
From the Powell River Peak On January 24, Powell River Community Forest Ltd. released its 2019 Annual Report to the Community as a four-page
Clearwater’s post-sawmill plans on hold for Ministry of Forests and Lands decision
From Derek Penner, Vancouver Sun The small town of Clearwater has sight of a future for forestry, though the community is still just eight
B.C. rethinks tree planting after wildfires, beetles deplete forests
From Tom Fletcher, Vernon Morning Star The B.C. NDP government is preparing to overhaul its reforestation program after widespread fires and the Justin Trudeau
BCCFA at the 2020 ABCFP AGM
This week, over February 5, 6, 7, the Association of BC Forest Professionals held its annual AGM and conference in Nanaimo. Representing BCCFA
Small businesses in Northern B.C. to benefit to the tune of $1.1 million
From K-J Millar The Northern View Small businesses in Northern British Columbia will benefit to the tune of $1.1 million in grant funding
Burns Lake Band signs historic agreement with B.C.
From BC Local News The Burns Lake Band — along with six other Carrier Sekani First Nations — has signed a historic partnership
Thinking Locally: BC Communities and Forest Management
From Kelly McCloskey, The Tree Frog Forestry News Forest Minister Doug Donaldson said the future of forest management in BC will involve communities
Mayor says 2020 should be a busy year for forestry in the Quesnel area
From George Henderson, My Cariboo Now Mayor Bob Simpson says starting this week they will be working with the Ministry of Forests and Lands
Community Forests reduce waste – featuring the Cheakamus Community Forest
Situated on 33,018 Ha surrounding Whistler, the Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF) is a partnership between the Lil’wat and Squamish First Nations and the Resort