Wells Community Forest Announcement

The Province and the District of Wells have signed a community forest agreement, enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship in the Central Cariboo, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced today. The agreement covers 4,530 hectares with a total allowable annual of 5,000 cubic metres.

Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson –
“Community forests help support regional economies and give communities a say in the management of local forests. This is a great opportunity to create jobs in Wells while helping to make more timber available and diversifying B.C.’s forest sector.”

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes –
“I know the District of Wells has been waiting a long time for this community forest. This provides a great opportunity for the district in terms of jobs and revenues to support local priorities.”

District of Wells mayor Robin Sharpe –
“The people of Wells have been working hard to diversify the local economy, and take steps to ensure the long-term vitality of our town. This forest agreement is a great step forward, and adds another dimension to our rich and diverse community and will add needed local jobs, as well as, income for our infrastructure and public works.”

BC Community Forest Association president Don Brown –
We congratulate Wells on their Community Forest Agreement award. Wells is a long standing member of the BC Community Forest Association, and we look forward to supporting them to meet their operational and community goals. They have worked very hard with government and local stakeholders to identify an appropriate area for their community forest. Even with their small volume, the community forest will help leverage a range of new opportunities for the community of Wells.”

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