As 2025 comes to a close, the BCCFA extend warm season’s greetings to our members, partners, and supporters. This past year has underscored both the challenges facing the forest sector and the resilience of community forests. Their locally grounded, long-term approach continues to inspire optimism and demonstrate the strength of the community forest model. …We are pleased to welcome the Burns Lake Community Forest (BLCF) back to the BCCFA membership. Licensed under Agreement K1A, BLCF was the first community forest to receive a pilot agreement and the first to transition to a long-term tenure. …BLCF is known for innovation on the land and strong community presence. …BCCFA Conference & AGM in Vernon June 3-5, 2026 will be hosted by Monashee Community Forest—a partnership between the Splatsin First Nation and the Village of Lumby BC.