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We are thrilled to share our newest project with a community supported organization, The Creston Community Forest & Tilted Brick Gallery Announce 2026 Juried Exhibition: “ Healing Forests: in honour of what forests give to us .” How you can participate today , "Save the Date" for the listed Exhibition Opening Date, notice that we will create a page dedicated on our website for this program, and ask you to share this information with any of your creative friends. The Creston Community Forest, in partnership with the Tilted Brick Gallery, invites artists across the Kootenays to submit work for “Healing Forests: in honour of what forests give to us,” a juried exhibition opening in September 2026. The exhibition explores the many ways forests shape our lives: ecologically, economically, culturally, emotionally, and recreationally. Artists of all ages and working in any medium are encouraged to participate. This exhibition celebrates that work and invites artistic reflection on the value of forests in daily life. The Creston Community Forest (CCF) manages more than 21,000 hectares of local forest with a focus on sustainable practices, long-term stewardship, recreation infrastructure, and community benefit. ABOUT OUR PARTNER : Tilted Brick Gallery Association is a registered non-profit society under BC's Societies Act and operates on the principle of being "built by artists for artists" in Creston, BC. We are an artist-run center that is community-based and nurtures the development of art & culture in all forms. * Please continue to watch our Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for our newsletter (here: http://eepurl.com/iwjUgk   or sign up is found on our website: www.crestoncommunityforest.com  ) for all details, electronic juried guidelines, date for the May 'Artist Walk' through a forest with our Forest Manager and a hands on bear spray workshop before the walk for this project, and so much more. We wanted to share the beginnings of this project with the details we have and for you know there is more to follow. We encourage artists to submit their pieces for a chance at one of three monetary awarded wins. Stay tuned, follow our page, and save the date!

Our Creston Community Forest trail system is 'closed' but able to use at your own discretion during the winter season , please note that trails are not actively maintained until late March or early April. During the off-season, users may encounter : * Fallen trees * Rough or uneven trail surfaces * Other natural hazards Please use caution when hiking or recreating on these trails. Important: These trails are maintained by Creston Community Forest, not the Trails for Creston Valley Society. If you have urgent safety concerns, please contact the Creston Community Forest by our office phone number: 250 402 0070 , not through the Trails for Creston Valley.

As holiday lights brighten the valley, we are reminded of the beauty and unity of this community. As we recap the past four months in our quarterly newsletter the theme of community leads the way. Even as the lumber industry shifted unpredictably this 2025, our contractors and team remained grounded and committed. Together, we navigated challenges that ultimately sharpened our focus and strengthened our connection to the land. We’re excited to carry that strength into the year ahead. IN THIS MONTH’S NEWSLETTER: View the Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/7d2b482f0a11/creston-community-forest-newsletter-10339481

The Creston Community Forest envisions healthy forests with social, ecological, and economic benefits. We prioritize non-timber resources and local community input in our harvesting plans to make this vision a reality. Our community forest allows the Creston Valley to guide land-use decisions, respecting local interest and ecological integrity. Projects Projects - 2025 Click Images for Details Goat Mountain Details Wildfire Risk Reduction cutting and piling completed. Harvesting Completed Debris Pile Burning Notice: * Goat Mountain to commence mid-December * Mt. Thompson to commence mid-December * Russell Creek to commence mid-December Russell Creek Details Active Harvesting Starting Fall 2025- Winter 2026 Lower Birch Prescribed Burn Wildfire Risk Reduction – Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 Havesting Completed Spring - Summer 2025 Peterson Creek and Found Creek Active Harvesting Starting August – Fall O'Kell Creek Details Active Harvesting Starting August – Fall 2024 Harvesting Details General Project Phases Phase 1: Planning Collating and analyzing relevant data to help develop plans that balance values and are aligned with our guiding principles. Phase 2: Collaboration Open collaborative discussions with the Creston Valley community, including area residents, First Nations and the Creston Valley FireSmart Resiliency Committee . Key points will be highlighted in our newsletter, on social media, and at open houses. Phase 3: Prioritization Identification of proposed and prioritized projects in the community forest will be developed over time. Phase 4: Implementation Completing the plans from field development through to reforestation and long term monitoring. Resources / Links Guiding Principles Management Plan 2024 -2029 Forest Stewardship Plan Forest Stewardship Plan Policy Manual STAY IN THE LOOP! Sign up for our newsletter below to stay updated on upcoming trail work, events, and more. Don't miss out on the latest news, opportunities to get involved and join our online community to be the first to know. Creston Community Forest Newsletter sign up link: Yes, I want the Newsletter

Forest Education: At the Creston Community Forest, we foster hands-on learning within our community. Learn more, about our exciting educational opportunities! Forest Recreation: We take pride in managing and maintaining a network of scenic trails in the picturesque Creston area. Explore the great outdoors! Forest Operations: We are deeply rooted in the values of our community. See us in action and learn how we connect sustainable practices with the community’s values. What We Do We are a not-for-profit forest company who log to mitigate fires and contribute funds back into the community of Creston. Forest Operations We are deeply rooted in the values of our community. Silviculture, Harvesting and Fire Mitigation are sustainable treatment methods we practice to match with the community’s values. Read More Forest Education At the Creston Community Forest Corporation, we foster hands-on learning within our community. Learn more, about our exciting educational opportunities for secondary and post-secondary student. Read More Forest Recreation We are proud to build a network of scenic hiking trails in the Creston Valley area. We encourage people to enjoy each trail as part of their well-being and enjoyment. Read more for a full list of our six trails. Read More Billy Goat Bluffs Trail silviculture and summer students Birch Creek road Creston Community Forest_edited Billy Goat Bluffs Trail 1/14

The Creston Community Forest (CCF) is proposing an updated Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for Community Forest Agreement (CFA) K3D. The CCF's primary land management objectives are to implement ecosystem-based forestry, protected water, address climate change and improve the Creston Valley's resilience in the event of wildfire. The CCF welcomes meeting in person to discuss our FSP or any other questions you may have. Projects 2024 - 2029 Forest Stewardship Plan The Creston Community Forest (CCF) is proposing an updated Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for Community Forest Agreement (CFA) K3D. CFA K3D contains five community watersheds which includes Arrow Creek, Sullivan Creek, Russell Creek, Floyd Creek, and Camp Run Creek. Nine domestic watersheds are also in the CFA K3D Licence area. Since its inception in November 1997, the CCF has operated as a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors five of which are shareholders directors represented by the Town of Creston, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Wildsight, Trails for Creston Valley Society and the Erickson Community Association. The CCF's primary land management objectives are to implement ecosystem-based forestry, protect water, address climate change and improve the Creston Valley's resilience in the event of wildfire. The FSP and maps can be viewed by clicking the links below: 2024 - 2029 Forest Stewardship Plan CVFC - ARROW FDU MAP #1 CVFC - GOAT-SKIMMERHORN FDU MAP #2 CVFC - THOMPSON-CARROLL-FOUND FDU MAP #3 For comments to be reflected in the final submission of this FSP, please send written submissions by August 28, 2024 to the email or mail address listed below: