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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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The Community Forest Balances the Needs of the Community, Ecosystem Values and Economic Opportunity
Recently we had a question pop up in one of our Instagram posts about harvesting in the Wakefield Creek Watershed from a community...
Mar 26, 2024


Fall 2024 Harvest Plans
Here's the latest on our harvesting plans in the Wakefield Creek Watershed, which have been influenced by community feedback....
Mar 21, 2024


2024 Call for Directors
Our board of directors makes strategic decisions and develops policy to ensure the sustainable management of the community forest, both...
Mar 14, 2024


Recycle Your Christmas Tree!
The Sechelt Fire Department is offering their annual chipping event again this year so you can easily recycle your Christmas tree! Head...
Jan 2, 2024


Holiday Hours
The office will be closed from December 23 - Jan 1, 2024 Incase of emergency please call 604-885-7809. We wish you a very Happy Holiday...
Dec 20, 2023


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 which will immediately send your permit right to your e-mail! Christmas Tree Permit Look for the little Christmas Tree Icons on the map for areas under powerlines where the permit is valid! Note that the areas marked in Sechelt and Roberts Creek areas are full of blackberry and broom, but the area in Halfmoon Bay near Trout Lake has lots of gre
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
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