Introducing Ecosystem Based Management in the Sunshine Coast Community Forest
One of the fundamental differences between a Community Forest operating model and that of a traditional forestry company is defined by...
Welcome to the
Sunshine Coast Community Forest
locally grown
Our mission is to create a legacy for our citizens by being exceptional stewards of our forest
by balancing the environmental, economic & social aspirations of the community
What is the Sunshine Coast Community Forest?
an agreement to manage timber harvesting under jurisdiction of the shíshálh Nation and the Province of BC
3 areas totalling 10,800 hectares, the Community Forest accounts for 1.2% of logging on the Sunshine Coast
4,300 hectares or 40% of the Community Forest is reserved by legal or voluntary measures to minimize the ecological footprint of operations
Planning for the future matters
Ecosystem Based Management (EBM); a strategy for healthy, resilient forests
Latest News
Firewood
The Community Forest provides personal use firewood at no cost
and has created a program to supply firewood to those in need
Legacy Fund
The Legacy Fund is one of the ways the Community Forest gives back to its community.
It's a program that issues grants to eligible groups for projects that will offer lasting benefit to the Lower Sunshine Coast community.
Is your project eligible?
Over $3 million contributed
by the Community Forest
We shared our 2021-2025 Operating Plan
for community review & feedback and have resolved to take action
Action Plan
The Action Plan was developed to incorporate the values and concerns gathered from our efforts in engaging with community.
Read the 2021-2025 Operating Plan and the specific actions the Community Forest resolves to take for each area of community interest: old growth, wildfire risk, Mt. Elphinstone & disk golf.