Provincial Election Platforms Show Support for Growth of BC’s Community Forest Program

As British Columbia prepares for the 2024 Provincial Election, political parties have included specific support for expanding the community forest program in their platforms. 

“Community forests represent a future where forest management decisions, investments and benefits are realized in the community and for the land.  It is great to see a recognition of community forests in BC as a way forward as we grapple with climate change, wildfire risk, watershed management and Indigenous reconciliation.” – Randy Spyksma, President, BCCFA

“Our nations have expressed support for the continuance and growth of community forests. Community forests not only contribute to the diversity of tenures in a timber supply area but also provide diversity, capacity, and a voice on how our rural communities take on the responsibility of the well-being of the land for current and future generations. The stewardship of the land is all our responsibility, and we are all in this together.” – Lennard Joe, CEO, BC First Nations Forestry Council 

Read the full news release here.