City of Powell River Council has approved more than $500,000 in Powell River Community Forest grants in the fall 2023 issue. At the October 19 city council meeting, council approved seven grants as recommended by the community forest. …Community forest funds allocated to these projects totals $524,732.81. Council voted unanimously in favour of the grants from the Powell River Community Forest reserve fund. …Councillor Jim Palm said that over 15 years, and with $25 million in contributions, Powell River Community Forest has provided significant benefit to the community. “Thanks to the community forest,” added Palm, “and thanks to the organizations for all the fine work they are doing.”