Northern Communities Call for Community Forest Expansion

In a news release issued on September 18, 2024, forestry communities from across northern and central BC came together to call on the government for the following:

1. Commence a structured tenure redistribution in accordance with ‘Modernizing Forestry Policy in BC, and ensure Municipalities and First Nations are empowered to manage our timber supply;

2. Expedite the expansion of Community Forests in BC; and

3. Work with Municipalities and First Nations to implement fire safe strategies that mitigate wildfires through regionally approved fire management practices

“We are in desperate need of tenure redistribution in this Province, putting to rest the damage that commenced under previous governments when appurtenancy was removed without guardrails.” – Mayor Joan Atkinson, District of Mackenzie

Read the full news release here.