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Collaborative Nature Walk on the Thompson Pack Trail
We're excited to invite you to a special guided nature walk along the Thompson Pack Trail in Creston, organized in collaboration with several local community groups.
This trail is known for its historical significance in providing access to a fire lookout station at the top of Mt. Thompson. The walk will offer a unique journey through different ecosystems, from drier Douglas-fir forests to lush cedar-hemlock stands and will
Creston Community Forest
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Fuel for Thought - a six page fuel treatment explainer.
Fuel treatments, Wildfire Risk Reduction programs, aren’t just about wildfire safety—they also keep our forests healthy. Removing overcrowded trees lets sunlight reach the forest floor, encouraging new growth, stronger habitat, and better resilience to pests, drought, and climate change.
A healthy forest is one that can thrive.
Creston Community Forest
Aug 10, 20251 min read


Public Notice: Active Road Construction & Harvesting O'Kell Creek
Public Notice: Loaded logging trucks and Resource Road Channel listed below. Active road construction and harvesting will commence on Cutting Permit 35 Block 11 O'Kell Creek off of Big Bear FSR on August 11th. Work is anticipated to continue until early fall.
To ensure safety, public access to the Big Bear Viewpoint will be closed during work hours (Monday to Friday) for the duration of the project.
Loaded logging trucks will be hauling on Big Bear FSR, therefore it is
Creston Community Forest
Aug 8, 20251 min read


"Community Forests: Rooted in Community, Growing for Generations" - Jennifer Gunter, Executive Director of the BC Community Forest Association
We're proud to share a compelling op-ed by Jennifer Gunter, Executive Director of the BC Community Forest Association, recently featured in Canadian Forest Industries, Pulp & Paper Canada, and Canadian Biomass Magazine. “Community forests have never focused solely on managing forests for timber. Instead, they take a multifaceted approach to stewardship, managing forests for the benefit of people, place, and long-term resilience.”
Creston Community Forest
Aug 6, 20251 min read


Public Notification: Road works on Big Bear FSR (August 5th - 8th).
Public Notification: Road works on Big Bear FSR (August 5th - 8th).
Creston Community Forest
Aug 6, 20251 min read
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