Public to get say on species protection
Task-force report is released with recommendations for rule changes By Judith Lavoie, Victoria Times Colonist – July 5, 2011 Species at risk are not
Report Says Protect Ecosystems, Not Species
Fundamental changes needed in approach to species at risk: task force By Larry Pynn, Vancouver Sun – July 5, 2011 Increased funding for research,
NTFRs and Wells Gray Community Forest
SFU student conducts research about non-timber forest resources in Wells Gray Community Forest Clearwater Times – July 04, 2011Wells Gray Community Forest (WGCF) is
Time for new ideas to reduce wildfire risk for communities: NDP critic
Gordon HOEKSTRA, Prince George Citizen – June 29, 2011 Criticizing the latest $25 million available to communities to reduce wildfire risk, B.C. NDP forestry
At Last – Community Forest for Cortes Island
Cortes Islanders invited into the province’s Community Forest Program Campbell River Mirror – June 23, 2011 The Cortes Island Community Forest Advisory Group has
Port Alberni’s community forest chooses its winning logo
Alberni Valley Times – June 28, 2011 The Alberni Valley Community Forest has announced the winners of their logo contest held to help with
Burns Lake Community Forest insights shared
Burns Lake Lakes District News – June 22, 2011 Delegates to B.C. Community Forest Association’s 2011 conference and annual general meeting recently received some
Congratulations to Logan Lake – Community Wildfire Plan Completed
MERRITT – Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson recognized the District of Logan Lake for fully implementing its community wildfire protection
The Healthy Forests-Healthy Communities community dialogue
We need a new vision to manage B.C.’s forests Steve Mitchell, Vancouver Sun – June 22, 2001The last time there was a broad public
New woodland licence helps First Nations in forest industry
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations – June 22, 2011 As part of National Aboriginal Day, the Province has announced a new
Announcing the new First Nations Woodlands Licence
B.C. extends aboriginal forest rights By Tom Fletcher – BC Local News – June 21, 2011 VICTORIA – The B.C. government is extending its
Burns Lake Community Forest – 10 m trees and planting
Burns Lake Lakes District News – June 15, 2011 The 10 millionth tree was planted last week as part of the Burns Lake Community
Conference cultivates interest in community forests
By Carole Rooney – 100 Mile House Free Press – June 15, 2011 About 100 people from around the province attended the 2011 British
3 North Vancouver Island Communities collaborate on a Community Forest initiative
Tri-Port Communities enter forestry business North Island Gazette – June 16, 2011 North Island communities have collaborated to establish a new community forest on
Long Term Tenure for District of Sechelt
Sunshine Coast Community Forest receives 25 year tenure agreement Clearwater Times – June 12, 2011 SECHELT – The Board of Directors of the Sunshine
Congratulations – 4 New Community Forests Proposed for BC!!!!!!
Four Community Forests – Press Releases from BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations June 10, 2011
New community forest for Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE – The Williams Lake Indian Band and the City of Williams Lake have been invited to apply together for a new community
Farmers upset over community forest plan
By Joe Fries Prince George Free Press May 24, 2011 They can talk until the cows come home, but planners behind an ambitious proposal
Community Forest attempts to build bridges
Sunshine Coast Reporter – May 22, 2011With a new management team and vision plan, representatives from the Sunshine Coast Community Forest appeared at the
Call for Grant applications
Rikki Schierer, Smithers Interior News – May 17, 2011The Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation is putting out a call for applications for its annual community