BC Coalition for Forestry Reform

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The BC Coalition for Forestry Reform was formed in late 2017. One of the members saw this website and reached out to Glade Watershed Protection Society (GWPS). The GWPS, along with many other varied and different groups have joined. We all have one goal in mind: to change the system as it is.
The information below comes from their website.

To email BCCFR, go here or bccfr.org@gmail.com

Business in Vancouver published an article by a BCCFR member: 'It's Time to Pull the plug on Self Regulation..."
biv.com/article/2018/01/its-time-pull-plug-self-regulation-bcs-forest-industry

BCCFR Mission Statement
The BC Coalition for Forestry Reform is a grassroots alliance of BC communities advocating for culturally and ecologically sustainable forestry practices. We support data-driven, long term stewardship of the timber and non-timber values of BC’s forests. We advocate for forest management based on long-term landscape-level planning, a mandatory shared decision making process with local communities, careful incorporation of public needs and values, and full recognition of our forests’ non-timber values including water, wildlife, tourism, and recreation.

What does BCCFR want?
To replace the Professional Reliance model, we propose the following changes in the conduct of BC forestry:

1. Forest development that is managed according to publicly available, long-term, landscape-level planning, to include a mandatory shared decision-making process with local communities.
2. Full recognition of the timber and non-timber values of our forests including water, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, tourism, and recreation.
3. The restoration of clear government discretionary powers with regard to approval of logging plans and practices, including an improved Forest Practices Code and accompanying guidelines.
4. Full recognition and guidance of forestry planning on the basis of scientific data. Full recognition, for example, of global warming and adjustment of forest policies accordingly.
5. A vigilant monitoring system, well budgeted and independent of industry control, with particular attention given to riparian zones and roads.
6. Staffing levels and budgets adequate to support the proposed changes.
   

Coalition members that have joined thus far...more to come!
Apex Property Owners Association
BRVCA Valley Wide Forestry Committee
Glade Watershed Protection Society
Juan de Fuca Forest Watch
North Columbia Environmental Society
Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance
Shuswap Environmental Action Society
Swansea Point Community Association
The Upper Clearwater Referral Group
Wildcraft Forest School
Yalakom Forestry Committee