COMMUNITY FOREST
INDICATORS REPORT

The BCCFA proudly marks the 10-year anniversary of its annual Indicators Report, “Measuring the Benefits of Community Forestry”

The past decade of data highlight increased investments in community priorities such as education and recreation, strong partnerships with First Nations, job creation surpassing industry averages, and significant wildfire risk reduction efforts. Eighteen indicators provide tangible, quantitative information on the economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits of community forests. 

“The Indicators Report is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the vital role of community forestry in BC. Congratulations to the BCCFA for 10 years of data driven analysis and for promoting the significant benefits that community forests provide.” – Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests 

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2024 Community Forest Indicators Report
2023 Community Forest Indicators Report
2022 Community Forest Indicators Report
2021 Community Forest Indicators Report
2020 Community Forest Indicators Report
2019 Community Forest Indicators Report
2018 Community Forest Indicators Report
2017 Community Forest Indicators Report
2016 Community Forest Indicators Report
2015 Community Forest Indicators Report

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Indicators Methodology

18 INDICATORS

INDICATOR 1
NUMBER OF JOBS

Creating local jobs

INDICATOR 2
TOTAL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

Boosting the local economy

INDICATOR 3
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Supporting local priorities

INDICATOR 4
FUNDS LEVERAGED BY THE COMMUNITY FOREST

Seed money grows opportunities for more fundraising

INDICATOR 5
CUT CONTROL

Contributing logs to the market

INDICATOR 6
DISTRIBUTION OF LOG SALES

Providing logs to the full spectrum of milling and manufacturing facilities

INDICATOR 7
INVESTMENTS IN INTENSIVE SILVERCULTURE

Increasing future forest productivity

INDICATOR 8
ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION

Generating benefits beyond the sale of logs

INDICATOR 9
COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY

Annual reporting to the community on activities and priorities

INDICATOR 10
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Engaging the full diversity of community members and stakeholder groups

INDICATOR 11
INVESTMENTS IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Increasing local forest awareness and skills

INDICATOR 12
INVESTMENTS IN RECREATION

Creating, improving and maintaining local recreational infrastructure and opportunities

INDICATOR 13
PROACTIVE MANAGEMENT OF WILDFIRE HAZARD

Reducing the risk of wildfire

INDICATOR 14
FOREST WORKER SAFETY

Meeting safety obligations in all operations

INDICATOR 15
FIRST NATIONS INVOLVEMENT

Breadth and depth of First Nations’ involvement

INDICATOR 16
MANAGEMENT OF SENSITIVE AREAS

Operating in constrained and challenging areas

INDICATOR 17
INVESTMENTS IN FOREST STEWARDSHIP

Restoring ecological integrity of forests beyond legal requirements

INDICATOR 18
COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

Compliance with legal requirements