Community Forests

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.

Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Forest

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

• Bamfield Huu-ay-aht Community Forests Society

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Cowichan Tribes Community Forest

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

• Khowutzun Development Corporation

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Barkley Community Forest

The Barkley Community Forest is located in the vicinity of Ucluelet and the Toquart Bay area, West Coast of Vancouver Island:

• The Barkley Community Forest is a partnership between the District of Ucluelet and the Toquaht First Nation

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Alberni Valley Community Forest

Alberni Valley Community Forest (web link)

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Other Related Links:

• BC Community Forests Association (BCCFA) web site. The BCCFA is a network of rural, community-based organizations in BC that are engaged in community forest management, as well as those seeking to establish community forests.
• Community Forests Pilot Project
• The Community Forestry Guide Book