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What are community forests?
In British Columbia, a community forest
can be described as any forestry operation managed by a local
government, community group, or First Nation for the benefit of the entire community.
Through the
Forestry
Revitalization Plan and timber reallocation, government
committed to diversifying the forest economy and creating new opportunities.
Under the plan, about 1.2 million cubic
metres of timber will be available for small tenures such as
community forests and woodlots.
Community forests are an important and
growing opportunity for communities, supporting new options in recreation, wildlife and watershed management.
Harvesting operations can also provide a
source of revenue, supporting local priorities, while harvest rates
and exact locations within the tenure can be set to meet locally
determined objectives and interests.
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