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"Through this community forest, the people of Bella Coola can diversify their forest economy and more directly participate in managing the resources around them."

Honourable Rich Coleman, former Minister, Ministry of Forests and Range

Bella Coola’s Community Forest Sets An Example For Sustainably Managed Social Enterprises

The Bella Coola Community Forest opened with a strong first year of operation in 2009. A total of 21,000 cubic metres was logged generating well over 1,700 days of employment for the local community. Bella Coola Community Forest Ltd., the operating company that manages the community forest on behalf of…

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