In British Columbia, a community forest can be described as any forestry operation managed by a local government, community group, first nation or community-held corporation for the benefit of the entire community.

Here are some links to Community Forests in the South Island Forest District:

Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Forest - this jointly managed 438 hectares forest is located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

• Executive summary (PDF)
• Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Forests Society website

Cowichan Tribes Community Forest - located South of the Cowichan River adjacent to the Provincial Park, East of Skutz Falls is managed by the Cowichan Tribes:

• Cowichan Community FDP, Forest Forest Development Plan: the 60-day review and comment copy (PDF)
• Khowutzun Development Corporation

Recent Announcements:

• Port Alberni Community Forest
• Ucluelet Community Forest

Other Related Links:

• Community Forests Pilot Project
• The Community Forestry Guide Book

If you would like to know more about the Community Forest in the South Island Forest District contact, Emma Neill:

• by phone at 250-731-3000 or by
• e-mail at Emma.Neill@gems4.gov.bc.ca

• The Sign: Indicates that information has been added or modified since January 23, 2006
• This page last updated on January 23, 2006