December 2021 Newsletter
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Sunshine Coast Community Forest to log 11.7-hectare site near residential areas of ts’ukw’um (Wilson Creek)
Logging in ts’ukw’um planned for this spring By Connie Jordison Sunshine Coast Reporter March 31, 2022 Plans to log an 11.7-hectare site near residential
Bill 28 – 2021: Forest Amendment Act, 2021
Minister Conroy, pictured here with Nelson-Creston MLA, Brittny Anderson during a field trip to the Harrop Procter Community Forest, has introduced new legislation that
Westbank and West Boundary honoured with the Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry
Two communities earn provincial community forest awards for 2020 and 2021 By Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Government of
Quesnel hosts UBC’s international forestry students
By Cassidy Dankochik Quesnel Cariboo Observer October 7, 2021 Quesnel mayor Bob Simpson spent more than an hour talking to and answering questions from
Clinton CF Drought Conditions Increase Plantation Morbidity
New seedlings at risk in Community Forest By Kelly Sinoski 100 Mile Free Press September 14, 2021 The Clinton and District Community Forest escaped
2021 Community Forest Indicators Report
-Link to the Press Release- The 2021 Community Forest Indicators Report is a detailed culmination of input from 30 community forests across BC on
Why professional forestry is a career requiring more than just a passion for the outdoors
A Conversation with Dave Gill, general manager of forestry at Westbank First Nation-owned natural resource company, Ntityix Resources Daily Hive August 26, 2021 There’s
Five groups receive Sunshine Coast Community Forest Legacy Funds
By Connie Jordison Sunshine Coast Reporter August 19, 2021 The Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF) and Sechelt council awarded $100,000 in 2021 grants from
Update from Chinook Community Forest
A look into Chinook Community Forest Burns Lake District News August 18, 2021 Category: Forestry Region: Canada, Canada West The Chinook Community Forest (CCF) recently held
FESBC Partnership helps to reduce risk of wildfire in Mackenzie
“The District of Mackenzie is very grateful for the support from FESBC,” said Joan Atkinson, Mayor of Mackenzie. “As a ‘one road in –
FESBC funding leverages corporate innovation
Mercer Celgar and Forest Workers Reduce Greenhouse Emissions in the Kootenays Forest Enhancement Society of BC June 22, 2021 Mercer Celgar is actively working
Valemount Community Forest forecasts a summer of road building, new blocks, beetle traps and firing up the new mill
Rocky Mountain Goat Interview with Manager, Craig Pryor By Laura Keil The Rocky Mountain Goat June 22, 2021 The Goat caught up with Valemount
Dunster Community Forest updates mill, inventory
Kilns added to the BRKH Custom Woodwork operation By Andrea Arnold The Rocky Mountain Goat June 14, 2021 The Dunster Community Forest Society has
Comments on Intentions Paper from John Innes, Dean, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia
A clear vision, carbon offsets and science needed for the future health of B.C.’s forests Vancouver Sun June 11, 2021 Category: Special Feature Region: Canada,
OP ED by Roly Russell, BC Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development and MLA for Boundary-Similkameen
MLA Russell supports ‘paradigm shift’ in forestry sector Boundary Creek Times June 8, 2021 Rural communities are built upon our relationships with forests; from
Premier releases report to modernize the forestry sector
New vision for sustainable forest policy puts people, communities first By the Office of the Premier Government of British Columbia June 1, 2021 The
National Indigenous History Month: BC Forestry and First Nations as Full Partner
BC First Nations Forestry Council June 1, 2021 Vancouver, BC — To honor National Indigenous History Month, the BC First Nations Forestry Council is
Time for Change: Learning from Community Forests to Enhance the Resilience of Multi-Value Forestry in British Columbia, Canada
A post -doctoral research paper by Tahia Devisscher Tahia’s paper draws upon the community forest experience in BC, gained over 20 years. Her findings