Ownership Structure

The Chinook Community Forest is an equal Partnership between six First Nations and two Municipal Governments. The ownership structure was negotiated by all parties ensuring an equal voice and equal equity in the ongoing business and potential profits resulting from operating the Chinook Community Forest.

Community Engagement

Vision

Chinook Comfor Limited will be a leader in forest practise management, social values and economics.

Mission

Chinook Comfor Limited is committed to managing our renewable resources by collaborating to build community capacity. We will achieve this by creating self reliance, through long term environmental sustainability for economic and social growth.

Transparency

To maintain transparency the Board publishes public copies of monthly Board meetings. You can read them here.

Public Comment Survey

Log Sales

If you are interested in purchasing fibre from our community forest, please contact

logsales@chinookcomfor.ca

Forestry Tenders

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Community Support

Application for Donation

Chinook Community Forest will distribute profits from operations on a periodic bases to deserving groups in our communities. If your project qualifies for funding you can use the following forms to make application for funding:

Information about Grants and Donations

Community Support Donation History

Lakes Outodoor Rec – Burns Lake Camping Page

Make sure you check out the new Facebook page, "burnslakecamping". The site is sponsored by Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society. Local resident Tracey Payne was hired to provide information for the 33 campgrounds maintained by LORS through generous donations from local...

Chinook Annual Report – April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024

Chinook Community Forest Annual Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. Chinook had a successful year supporting the Lakes District economically and socially. To review the report, click here: 2024 Chinook Comfor Annual Report

Lakes Literacy Received Funding

Lakes Literacy received $1,000 for their project to purchase books created by Indigenous authors. The books will be given out at local events.

Lakes District Festival Association

The Lakes District Festival Association received $2,000 in funding for the Festival of the Performing Arts. This festival has been held in Burns Lake for 66 years! Pictured here are (Lto R), Gabriella Hamp, Lois Koop, Val Anderson (Chinook Comfor rep) and Jana...

Burns Lake Youth Basketball Receives Funding from CCF

Basketball has made a comeback in Burns Lake due to the volunteer efforts of the Burns Lake Youth Basketball group. Youth from all the area schools have been receiving instruction as part of the Junior NBA program.

Chinook Emergency Response Society Receives $10,000 in funding.

On December 12, the Chinook Emergency Response Society (CERS) representatives received a holiday surprise, a cheque for $10,000 from the Chinook Community Forest. Board members commended CERS for their ability to action fires quickly reducing the amount of timber...

Chinook Community Forest 2021 – 22 Community Donations

Burns Lake Snowmobile Club 2020

Chinook is very happy to help support the construction of a Nellian Lake Gazebo on the snowmobile trail with a $6000 donation.

Lakes District Enhancement Society 2020

Chinook is very pleased to help with COVID19 support with a donation of $2000.

Burns Lake Tumblers 2019

Chinook is please to support the Burns Lake Tumblers with a donation of $1000 to help with purchase of new tumbling mats.

News

The latest news from Chinook Community Forest.

News Archives

Forest Operations Map (FOM) Seeking Feedback

In accordance with the Forest Range and Practices Act, the public is invited to review and comment on Chinook Comfor’s Forest Operations Map (FOM) for areas within the Nadina Timber Supply Area. The FOM is valid for 3 years and shows areas proposed for cut block and...

Lakes Outodoor Rec – Burns Lake Camping Page

Fire Salvage Blocks within the 2023 wildfires.

Map of proposed fire salvage blocks within Chinook Community as a result of the 2023 wildfires. Proposed salvage area's are shown in pink. Click to view map: K4R_InfoshareMap_2024_09 FOM advertisment, review and comment options: FOM Oct 2024 Wildfire Salvage Nov...

BC Community Forest Association – News Release and Indicators Report

“The Indicators Report is a valuable tool for measuring and communicating the successes of community forests. We are incredibly proud of the progress and achievements over the last decade.” - Randy Spkysma, BCCFA President "The Indicators Report" is essential reading...