British Columbia – As the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) marks its 10th anniversary, the Society is reflecting on the investments that have supported community forest projects across the province. From wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem restoration to better fibre utilization and local employment, these investments have helped community forests advance work that reflects local priorities and supports the long-term stewardship of our forests. The Province of BC grants Community Forest Agreements to selected communities, giving them the right and responsibility to manage specific areas of Crown forest, generally located near their communities. “Community Forest Agreements allow communities and forest managers to take the long view in a way that many other tenures cannot,” said Jennifer Gunter, Executive Director of the BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA). “Because they are long-term tenures community forests often invest in work that goes well beyond timber harvesting.”