Sunshine Coast Community Forest

The Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) annual general meeting is set for Monday, July 23, as the District of Sechelt continues its consultation on the future direction of the district-owned operation. The AGM will see the appointment of some new board members after the resignations of three members, including the chair and vice chair, at the end of May. The Community Forest was one of the issues addressed in a Coast Reporter Radio interview with Sechelt Mayor Bruce Milne about his decision to seek re-election.  Milne said the consultation, which will continue with an information booth at the Farmers’ Market July 21 and Aug. 18 and an online survey that will launch by the end of the month, is focused on “trying to ensure the right community values are shown in the operation of the Community Forest.