Creston Community Forest

10/16/2026

ATTENTION Active Hauling: Creston Community Forest contractors began harvesting our wildfire risk reduction project on Mt. Thompson with active hauling between 0 - 4 KM on the Thompson FSR and on the Thompson Spur Road from 4 - 13 KM.

* Please note the activity will be now through to the end of November.

Safety is essential: Please be very cautious and aware of active operations while using the road.

Follow all posted signage and use a radio, if possible.

Expect disruptions and delays along the section of road with active operations during work hours Monday to Friday from October 16 to the end of November, 2026.

For more information please contact 250-402-0070.

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving! As we celebrate, we’re reminded of how fortunate we are to work with the forest and the people who love it.

Whether you’re gathering with family, exploring a trail, hunting or simply taking in the fall colors, we hope your day is filled with warmth, gratitude, and connection.

No matter how you celebrated this weekend, we hope you took a moment to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. The golden colors of the season remind us to pause, breathe, and find warmth in both nature and community.

Wishing you a cozy and peaceful Thanksgiving, from the Creston Community Forest team.

10/04/2026

Meet Lori Daniels, Chair of the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Kira Hoffman, Fire Ecologist of the Silviculture Innovation Program. In this video, they share the ways in which community forest managers across the province have been creating more wildfire-resilient ecosystems over the past two decades.
Clink the link below for a short video with Lori Daniels and Dr. Kira Hoffman:

Meet Lori Daniels, Chair of the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence at ...

09/27/2026

The BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) released its 2026 Community Forest Indicators Report: Measuring the Benefits of Community Forestry.

Representing more than 100 rural and Indigenous communities, the BCCFA is a province-wide network dedicated to supporting local people making decisions about local forests. Since 2014, the Community Forest Indicators Report has tracked the wide-ranging benefits of community forestry. The 2026 report demonstrates once again the broad benefits of community forestry across British Columbia.

Drawing on survey data from community forests, the 2026 Community Forest Indicators Report highlights the many economic, social, and environmental contributions of community forests. During the reporting period, community forests created full-time jobs in forestry, logging and support services at a rate higher than the industry average, highlighting underscoring their role in local employment and economic growth. They also generated millions in local economic activity, invested in wildfire resiliency, and dedicated contributed over thousands of hours to community educational projects.

We are sharing just a few clips from the report.

For the full Indicators Report see link below:

https://www.bccfa.ca/_files/ugd/b776e1_58879bc5dd8d4de48b27855eefce78ed.pdf

09/21/2026

National Forest Week is happening now, September 20 - 26, 2026
This year's theme is "Forest Pathways: Innovation & Sustainability"
The sustainable future of Canada’s forests is shaped by science and innovation.

From advanced monitoring technologies to evolving management practices,
innovation-driven forestry balances ecological integrity with economic
opportunity. By embracing science, innovation and diverse global perspectives,
we support resilient forests that will provide environmental, social, and
economic benefits in a changing world.
Discover how innovation is shaping a sustainable
forestry future by following:

We kicked off NATIONAL FOREST WEEK last Friday with a very successful Opening Night at the Tilted Brick Gallery with the juried art exhibition, Healing Forests: in honour of what forest give us.

Today, we are sharing a 'forest bingo' for you and your family to get out on this beautiful September day and have a little fun together, looking for each item.
We also attached three images with information on BC trees, these images are part of a lesson plan available from the BC National Forest Week organization. https://www.bcnfw.ca/

NATIONAL FOREST WEEK:
Originally established in 1920 as Forest Fire Prevention Week and later renamed in 1967 to what is known today, National Forest Week encourages a greater public awareness of Canada's forests as a valuable, renewable and green resource.

It shares more about the forest sector, and its significance to our culture, traditions, economy, history, environment, and future.
Over National Forest Week, several events take place across the country, connecting thousands of Canadians to this vast natural resource, and instilling pride
in Canada's forest sector!

Each year, the CIF-IFC leads this one-week campaign, which includes coordinating a theme.
For a list of lesson plans, activities, and contests, please visit https://www.cif-ifc.org/what-we-do/national-forest-week/participate/

09/20/2026

The Creston Valley Forest Corporation (Creston Community Forest) is inviting applications from individuals interested in serving as a volunteer Community Director. Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 2nd.

The Creston Community Forest (CCF) is responsible for managing over 21,000 hectares of forested land in the Creston Valley. Our primary objectives are to promote a healthy, sustainable forest ecosystem, while fostering a thriving timber industry that benefits the entire Creston community.

We focus on forest management, education and recreation, including wildfire risk reduction projects and maintaining 42 km of hiking trails.

As a governance board, the CCF Directors provide strategic guidance and direction, establish policy and maintain financial oversight. Board meetings are held locally on a monthly basis.

To obtain an application form and information package, please click link below.
The link will take you to our website and the page where the PDF is available for download. You can submit the completed application form by dropping it off at our office or the email address on the form.

Application form and information package:
https://www.crestoncommunityforest.com/post/accepting-applications-for-a-position-on-our-board-of-directors

09/15/2026

09/06/2026

There is no better classroom for learning about sustainable forest management than the forest itself. Last Sunday, students from the University of British Columbia’s Master of Sustainable Forest Management program joined the Creston Community Forest and Yaqan Nukiy members for a guided field tour and an opportunity to explore some of the realities, challenges and opportunities of working in forestry.

Leading the discussion for the Creston Community Forest were Elissa and Erich, who both worked directly on these projects. Drawing from their hands-on experience, they shared not only the technical aspects of the projects but also their experiences working on the ground that go into managing forests for multiple values.

They gave a background to the community forest and discussed topics which they believed to be relevant to students beginning their career in forestry, discussion included; wildfire risk reduction surrounding communities, the balance between multiple values in forest management, our upcoming study on biochar for forest regeneration as well as challenges and obstacles faced in commercial logging operations.

The students were very engaged and had many great questions, we were very pleased to have the opportunity to meet with them and to collaborate with Yaqan Nukiy.

One of three pillars for the Creston Community Forest is education. It is an important part of our work, providing educational opportunities to get out into the forest to not only explore the forest but through an exchange in knowledge, with in person learning, and community collaborations. Seeing projects firsthand, asking questions on site and discussing why particular forest management decisions are made can add an entirely different perspective to classroom learning.

We are grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Yaqan Nukiy members and welcome the UBC students. Sharing knowledge, creating hands-on learning opportunities and encouraging conversations about the future of our forests are an important part of what we do.

08/30/2026

You are Invited! Please mark your calendars and join us Friday August 18th, 5-7pm at the Tilted Brick Art Gallery for the Opening Night of 'Healing Forests: In honour of what forests give us. There you will be able to take in over 25 juried art pieces: sculpture, video, felt, painting, drawing, and other mediums.

We are proud of the partnership and the project coming to life after 7 months of planning. The art pieces are from artists throughout the Kootenays who not only shared their art piece but their exploration of the concept with their 'Artist Statements' which you will be able to read at the show.

Creston Community Forest in partnership with the Tilted Brick Gallery, presents Healing Forest: In honour of what Forests give us, a juried exhibition exploring the many ways forests shape our lives ecologically, economically, culturally, emotionally and recreationally. The exhibition celebrates artistic reflections on the vital and often intangible gifts forests give us.

08/23/2026

Creston, we would like to announce a full circle win for our community and team. Our second summer student would like to share her experience:
"Hello everyone! As you might have seen Tuscany’s amazing post about her experience working for the Community Forest, I am the other summer student!

My name is Elissa, and I have had such an amazing time these past four months.

This team is incredible and I have had the pleasure of learning so much from them. I am also very lucky to be able to stay and continue working for the Community Forest as a Junior Forester in the fall!
I can't wait to take on more responsibility and continue building my knowledge and skills.

I just recently graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Natural Resource Conservation within the Faculty of Forestry and it has been rewarding to put so much of what I learned into practice.

One of my favourite parts of the summer has been getting to experience such a wide range of forestry work. I especially enjoy forest education and finding creative ways to share what I know with others. I’ve also loved working on regeneration surveys, road and block layout, GPS work and boundary painting, stream assessments, Douglas-fir beetle trapping and monitoring, and tree planting as well.

I am looking forward to starting a project with Wildsight that will explore whether biochar can help conifers grow within logged sites. I’ll be researching, setting up plots, and monitoring soil conditions.
Trees will be planted in the spring, and the progress will be tracked.

I love working for the Community Forest because I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside so many amazing people and experience the many different pieces that go into managing our forests."

We are beyond thrilled to have Elissa stay on with us as a Junior Forester. Her excitement and passion towards learning is the energy that each Creston Community Forest team member wishes to encourage and continue to mentor.

Congratulations Elissa on becoming a team member with us and Wildsight!
This news is a win-win for all involved.