The BCCFA is proud to release the 2025 Indicators Report: Measuring the Benefits of Community Forestry.
Eighteen indicators provide tangible, quantitative information on the economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits of community forests.
“The Indicators Report is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the vital role of community forestry in BC. Congratulations to the BCCFA for 10 years of data driven analysis and for promoting the significant benefits that community forests provide.”
Bruce Ralston, Former Minister of Forests, on the 2024 Report
18 INDICATORS
Number of Jobs
Creating local jobs
INDICATOR 1
Funds leveraged by the Community Forest
Seed money grows opportunities for more fundraising
INDICATOR 4
Investments in Intensive Silviculture
Increasing future forest productivity
INDICATOR 7
Public Engagement
Engaging the full diversity of community members and stakeholder groups
INDICATOR 10
Proactive Management of Wildfire
Reducing the risk of wildfire
INDICATOR 13
Management of Sensitive Areas
Operating in constrained and challenging areas
INDICATOR 16
Total Economic Activity
Boosting the local economy
INDICATOR 2
Cut Control
Contributing logs to the market
INDICATOR 5
Economic Diversification
Generating benefits beyond the sale of logs
INDICATOR 8
Investments in Community Education
Increasing local forest awareness and skills
INDICATOR 11
Forest Worker Safety
Meeting safety obligations in all operations
INDICATOR 14
Investments in Forest Stewardship
Restoring ecological integrity of forests beyond legal requirements
INDICATOR 17
Community Contributions
Supporting local priorities
INDICATOR 3
Distribution of Log Sales
Providing logs to the full spectrum of milling and manufacturing facilities
INDICATOR 6
Community Accountability
Annual reporting to the community on activities and priorities
INDICATOR 9
Investments in Recreation
Creating, improving and maintaining local recreational infrastructure and opportunities
INDICATOR 12
First Nations Collaboration
Benefit and depth of First Nations' involvement
INDICATOR 15
Compliance with Environmental Standards
Compliance with legal requirements
INDICATOR 18