Residents in Nelson, Creston, Kaslo and surrounding areas are invited to share their input on the development of the Kootenay Lake Forest Landscape Plan (FLP) to guide forest-management decisions in the area. The Kootenay Lake FLP initiative focuses on improving forest management for the 1.2-million-hectare Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Area. People can share their thoughts through a survey from June 22 until Aug. 21, 2026. The Kootenay Lake FLP team will be present at local events so people can learn more about forest landscape planning and ask questions. …FLPs are being developed through collaborative planning with First Nations and engagement with forest licensees, local communities and other stakeholders in each local area. The partnering First Nations in the Kootenay Lake FLP are yaqan nuʔkiy, Shuswap Band, Adams Lake Band, Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw and Ktunaxa Nation Council Society.