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.
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