New concept of community forests underway in West Boundary

West Boundary residents are learning about what it will be like to own a community forest through a consultation process underway in the area.

Recent public meetings were held in both Greenwood and Midway to give locals a chance to hear about the proposed community forest and voice concerns. The session in Greenwood was attended by nearly 20 people, said mayor Nipper Kettle. “There were a few citizens from the Jewel lake area who were concerned about the viewscape and how much logging would take place as well as truck traffic on the road,” said Kettle.  Mar 29, 2012
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