Creston Community Forest

The Creston Community Forest envisions healthy forests abundant with social, ecological, and economic benefits. In an effort to make this vision become reality, we prioritize non-timber resources and local community input within our harvesting plans. In doing so, the community forest provides the Creston Valley with the opportunity to guide land-use decision making, such that local interest and ecological integrity are respected and incorporated into forest management. As stated in our guiding principles, our long-term goals are as follows:

1. To manage forest resources for long-term community benefit
2. To operate the community forest as a viable forestry enterprise
3. To educate the public on the community forest and the management of Creston's forest resources
4. To enhance partnerships with local First Nations
5. To develop a timber harvesting schedule for the next 5-10 years

Such goals provide direction for our planning and decision-making processes, enabling us to prioritize our actions based on community needs, and to accurately reflect the values and concerns of our local community.