Chinook Community Forest

• Type of Organization: Limited partnership
• Tenure: Long Term community Forest Agreement
• Volume (ACC): 150,000 m3
• Area: ~88806 ha (gross area) ~58,000ha THLB
• Partners:
• Organizational Structure: Limited Partnership with each partner holding equal shares: Burns Lake Band, Village of Burns Lake, Cheslatta Carrier Nation, Lake Babine Nation, Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Regional District (Area B and E), Skin Tyee First Nation, Wet'suwet'en First Nation
• Board Members: Each shareholder appoints a director
• Mission Statement: Chinook's vision is sustainable forest management that fosters and supports a healthy and vibrant local community and economy for current and future generations. Chinooks mission is to effectively and efficiently manage a community forest to maximize the benefits to all residents in the Lakes District.
• Contact Information: Ken Nielsen, Manager email: ken.nielsen@chinookcomfor.ca mailing address: Box 4000 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
• Website: Chinook Community Forest