The Lower North Thompson Community Forests Trail Restoration Project
The Lower North Thompson Community Forests Trail Restoration Project wrapped up boasting another 76 km of trail in the Mayson Lake area.
Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation AAC Increases
The Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation was pleased to announce that their annual allowable cut (AAC) was temporarily increased by 95,000 cubic metres per year.
North Island Community Forest Progresses
Rural communities in British Columbia have been looking for ways to derive benefits from the forests that surround the communities they live in. The
Mushrooms and Harvesting in Nakusp
Mushroom pickers petition against logging Mushroom pickers and buyers are fighting and petitioning against the Nakusp and Area Community Forest’s (NACFOR) pending logging in
Local Governments Support Community Forest Program Expansion
A call for increased community control of local forest resources was endorsed by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) at their recent convention in
Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op Update
The Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op’s primary goal this coming year will be working on their ongoing partnership with the Pacheedaht First Nations.
Prince George Community Forest Update
City Pushes for New, Expanded Community Forest License Prince George, B.C. – There is an effort underway to extend the City’s community forest license beyond its five year
McBride Community Forest Leverages Jobs
Two small sawmills in the Robson Valley re-opened last week with wood from McBride Community Forest.
Alberni Valley Community Forest Update
Circumventing red tape and bypassing bureaucratic bog down prompted the city to purchase shares in its own community forest corporation.
Community Forest Offer in the works for Misty Isles Economic Development Society
The Ministry of Forests and Range has offered the islands communities a short-term licence to cut 25,000 cubic metres of timber a year until
Cheakamus Community Forest logging delayed
Cheakamus Community Forest logging delayed Local officials still waiting for approvals from Province; harvesting plans to be adjusted
Wells Gray Community Forest Update
Community forest corporation discuss governance of funds at public meeting Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation has a much healthier balance sheet than a few
Community Forest Co-op helps keep jobs local
With Cowichan Valley loggers exporting logs to the highest bidder left right and centre, the Cowichan Lake Community Forest Co-op aims to keep logs,
Lake Babine Nation and the Village of Granisle pursue a Community Forest
The Lake Babine Nation and Village of Granisle will benefit from new jobs and stronger relationships
2010 PODIUMS PUT B.C. WOOD IN THE WORLD SPOTLIGHT
VANCOUVER – British Columbia wood will share the spotlight with the world’s best athletes thanks to 23 stunning podiums built from timber donated by
Community Development Program Funding Approved
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN HELPING COMMUNITY FORESTS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Builder of Communities by Pat Bell, Minister
Spring 2009 – Community Forests are an important part of our forest sector, our economy, and our cities, towns and First Nations. They are
Community forests contribute to Olympic podiums
It was with great pride that Robin Hood, President of the BC Community Forest Association, participated in the unveiling of the podiums for the
Probationary Period Removed
We are very pleased to report that Bill 13, Forest Amendment Act, 2009 was passed in the BC Legislature March 26th. This removes the