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Implementing 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...
Oct 24, 2022
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Christmas Tree Permits
Before you head out, get a free permit and map of allowed areas! The Ministry of Forests has free online Christmas Tree permit forms...
Dec 6, 2023
2023 - 2028 Operating Plan Feedback Period
Our 2023 - 2028 Operating Plan has been released for a 30-day comment period ending December 21st, 2023 after a launch at the Seaside...
Nov 21, 2023
Request for Proposals - Big Tree Recreation Area
Construction of Outhouse; Resurface – Parking Lot, Accessible Trail, Picnic Area; Trail Rehabilitation Sunshine Coast Community Forest...
Nov 8, 2023
Prescribed Burning in the Community Forest
Our primary objective in lighting these fires is to proactively reduce the fire risk within our Community Forest.
Oct 25, 2023
Harvesting Notice for Recreational Users
As of October 16th 2023 we're commencing harvesting of blocks AN03, AN3A and AN15. Read more about planning in this area on our...
Oct 13, 2023
iNaturalist Collaboration to Find Northern Goshawk in the Sunshine Community Forest
The 2023 Northern Goshawk Assessment Report for the Community Forest is in and we're taking it even further with iNaturalist! We're...
Sep 28, 2023
Tenders for Roadbuilding and Harvesting - open until Tuesday, October 10th
The Sunshine Coast Community Forest requires qualified, Safe Certified contractors interested in harvesting approximately 14,000 m3 of...
Sep 22, 2023
BC National Forest Week Sept 17-23, 2023
Celebrating Forests in British Columbia and in Canada! National Forest Week is an annual coast to coast celebration of forests occurring...
Sep 19, 2023
2023 Legacy Fund Grants
We are pleased to announce the 2023 Legacy Fund Grant Recipients! At two meetings of the Community Forest’s Legacy Fund Assessment...
Aug 15, 2023
2022-2025 Operating Plan Feedback Report
Each year, we publish our five-year operating plan which includes a document explaining how we plan to manage the community forest in the...
Jul 29, 2023
Awesome New Upgrades to Big Trees Rec Site!
Sunshine Coast Community Forest has partnered with Rec Sites and Trails BC, SCRD, and with funding from Sunshine Coast Tourism to make...
May 29, 2023
New Firewood Permit Area - HM70
Permits are now available in HM70 - for a limited time It will be no surprise to anyone enjoying the fine weather on the Sunshine Coast,...
May 4, 2023
EBM Series: Part 3
In our ongoing series about ecosystem-based management in the Sunshine Coast Community Forest, we have discussed Biodiversity and...
Mar 31, 2023
EBM Series: Part 2
Economic Benefits to the Community Introducing the Legacy Fund A Community Forest Economic Impact Initiative We are often asked "What is...
Mar 15, 2023
New Firewood Permit Area - EW24
Permits are now available in EW24 ONLY until the end of March, 2023 The remaining wood waste will be removed before the high fire risk...
Mar 2, 2023
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