The Creston Community Forest is a member of the BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA).
The BCCFA is a voice for 60+ community forests throughout the province advocating for sustainable forest management.
The annual Community Forest Indicators report (pictured in the photo) showcases the benefits that community forests provide.
In this 2024 Report the following 18 Indicators are featured:
INDICATORS
Number of Jobs ................................................................. 12
Total Economic Activity.................................................. 14
Community Contributions ............................................ 15
Funds Leveraged .............................................................. 16
Cut Control.......................................................................... 17
Distribution of Log Sales................................................ 20
Investments in Intensive Silviculture ........................ 21
Economic Diversification ............................................... 22
Community Accountability........................................... 23
Public Engagement ......................................................... 24
Investments in Community Education ..................... 25
Investments in Recreation............................................. 26
Proactive Management of Wildfire Hazard ............. 27
Forest Worker Safety ....................................................... 28
First Nations Collaboration ........................................... 29
Management of Sensitive Areas ................................. 31
Investments in Forest Stewardship ............................ 33
Compliance with Environmental Standards ........... 34
To read the full British Columbia Community Forest Association Indicators Report for 2024, click here bccfa.ca.