CHEAKAMUS COMMUNITY FOREST VISION
The Cheakamus Community Forest is a model of regenerative forestry that mitigates the impacts of climate change, and that the CCF partnership is recognized as a model of reconciliation, supporting the prosperity of the RMOW, Lil’wat and Squamish Nations through a thriving local economy.
CHEAKAMUS COMMUNITY FOREST MISSION
Prioritize the ecological health of local forests while respecting their cultural significance to the Lil’wat and Squamish peoples and generating direct economic benefits for the two First Nations and the citizens of Whistler.
2023 Annual Indicators Report
/in NewsThe 2023 annual Cheakamus Community Forest indicators report is completed and posted on the annual reports webpage. Based on the BC Community Forest Association annual report format, the CCF report addresses eighteen indicators to measure progress towards the following four key objectives: A. Community forests provide economic benefits to their communities and to British Columbia. […]
Value of Old Forests Talk with Andy MacKinnon
/in NewsAn enthusiastic crowd packed the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre Longhouse on April 19, 2024 to hear a talk by well-known ecologist and author, Andy MacKinnon. He spoke on a topic important to many of us: the value of old forests and biodiversity. The night was hosted by the CCF in collaboration with the Association of […]
Learn about the Value of Old Forests with renowned ecologist, Andy MacKinnon
/in NewsCCF Planning Evolves with Site Assessments & Community Input
/in NewsThe Cheakamus Community Forest is committed to managing the forest so that it is healthy and climate resilient into the future. It says so right in the Strategic Plan. Under its Ecosystem-based Management approach, the CCF considers multiple forest values like cultural values, wildlife, sensitive areas and recreation uses. We are also committed to listening […]
New Info Session Format is Well Received
/in NewsIt’s been a busy month! This post goes in the “better late than never” category. The Cheakamus Community Forest held an information session at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre on November 24, 2023. About 30 people attended and most were new faces. Feedback was positive on the new approach which made more space for learning […]
Cheakamus Community Forest Information Session
/in NewsJoin the partners of the Cheakamus Community Forest from 3-5 p.m. on November 24 at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. Bring your neighbour and your questions. At this information session, you will: Hear about the latest developments and plans for the community forest; Learn how the community forest’s First Nations partners are involved; Join the […]
We heard you…logging blocks C02 removed from 5-Year Development Plan
/in NewsThe Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF) released its draft 5-Year Development Plan in May 2023. After hearing from hundreds of Whistler residents who were upset about the inclusion of harvesting blocks above the Cheakamus Lake Road that overlapped with popular mountain bike trails, the CCF decided to remove the C02 a, b and c blocks proposed […]
Wedgewoods Wildfire Fuel Thinning Project
/in NewsThe Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF) will begin a wildfire fuel thinning project along the Wedge FSR on the south and east sides of Wedgewoods Estates. Lil’wat Forestry Ventures will carry out the work funded by Forest Enhancement Society BC. Access to the site will be along the Wedge FSR. The crew estimates 4-6 weeks of […]
Rest assured, the ‘Spectacular’ centuries-old Douglas fir is not in Cheakamus Community Forest logging plans
/in NewsLast week, the Pique published a story about an old growth Douglas fir near Loggers Lake that was found to be at least 750 years old. The headline called it ‘spectacular’ and the Cheakamus Community Forest (CCF) whole heartedly agrees! Thanks to the unique aspects of running a Community Forest managed by a non-profit partnership, […]
Proposed Harvesting Plans – Next Steps
/in NewsThe CCF shared its proposed 5 year harvesting plans with the community in May and asked for feedback. Boy, did you give us feedback! Thank you. Concerns were largely focused on a few sites that contain mountain biking trails in Cheakamus, near Jane Lakes and above Function. So what did we do about it? We […]
CCF Harvesting Plans – Feedback Survey
/in NewsThe CCF wants to hear what you think about its harvesting plans and five year development plan. If you don’t get a chance to talk to Heather at one of the pop-up information booths, you can view the maps here and then take the survey. You can find the pop-up booths at these locations: Whistler […]
2022 CCF Indicators Report
/in NewsWe know you’ve been waiting for this! The 2022 Cheakamus Community Forest Indicators Report is complete and posted on the Annual Reports page. Last year was a slow one for the CCF with not much harvesting so the numbers are small. But we’re deep in the permit approval process so expect to be more active […]