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.
CCF Info Session – December 3, 2024
/in NewsThe Cheakamus Community Forest is hosting a public information session at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Istken Room, on December 3, 2024 from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. The CCF is evolving to a climate resiliency land management approach built on the Ecosystem-based Management plan. The updated planning approach is a response to increasing risks from […]
Welcoming Molly Hudson to the CCF Board
/in NewsThe Cheakamus Community Forest is pleased to announce that Molly Hudson joins the Board representing the Squamish Nation along with Kathleen Edwards, Director Rights and Title. We thank Gary Muuren for his participation and insights that contributed to our success in the last year. Molly has recently joined Nch’Kay Development Corporation, the Squamish Nation’s economic […]
Red Trees at Mid-Elevation
/in NewsThis week saw coniferous trees turning red across the mid-elevations of Whistler Valley. An outbreak of western spruce budworm is showing in areas above White Gold, Function Junction and along Sproatt and Rainbow Mountains. The outbreak is happening across the coast/interior transition forests from Whistler to Hope and seems to be restricted to the band […]
Information Walk – July 15
/in NewsJoin Heather Beresford, Executive Director of the Cheakamus Community Forest, for an informative walk on Monday, July 15. Meet at the Whistler Interpretive Forest Parking lot at 5:15. We’ll depart at 5:30 and do an easy walking loop around the trails back to the parking lot in about an hour. Learn what’s happening in the […]
Cheakamus Lake Road Grading Underway
/in NewsUPDATE on the Cheakamus Lake Road grading work. The road grading crew has been busy this week adding gravel and grading the Cheakamus Lake Road all the way to the Cheakamus Lake parking lot! After years of a seriously bumpy drive, the road will be significantly smoother for the many people who travel along it. […]
The CCF is now on Facebook!
/in NewsThe Cheakamus Community Forest has started a Facebook page. Follow us there to keep up to date on activities.
Wildfire Risk Reduction Site Visit
/in NewsThe Cheakamus Community Forest met with staff from the Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) team at our project above Wedgewoods on May 28. Jonathan Murkin, Land & Resource Specialist from the Kelowna MOF office made the trip to the Coast to visit a few projects in the Sea to Sky corridor. The tour was […]
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 […]