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Government's Objectives
for Community Forest Agreements
This form of tenure is intended to
provide new opportunities for community management of Crown forest
land.
By providing communities with greater
flexibility to manage local forests, government seeks to:
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provide
long-term opportunities for achieving a range of community
objectives, values and priorities
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diversify the use
of and benefits derived from the community forest agreement area
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provide social
and economic benefits to British Columbia
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undertake
community forestry consistent with sound principles of
environmental stewardship that reflect a broad spectrum of
values
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promote community
involvement and participation
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promote
communication and strengthen relationships between Aboriginal
and non-Aboriginal communities and persons
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foster innovation
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advocate forest
worker safety
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Creating new opportunities
for local entrepreneurs
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