Wildfire Mitigation Planning
Chinook Community Forest is undergoing a Wildfire Mitigation Planning process, in part to address the ongoing threat to the land-base and our communities. We will be making periodic posts to update the plan and provide information and maps to show areas of risk.
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...
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...
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
Fireguard Rehab Report – Tintagel
Work completed by Chinook Comfor to rehabilitate fireguards within in Chinook's tenure is summarized in this report. Fireguard Rehab Report - Tintagel
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...
2018 Same Year Burn Severity Analysis
Chinook using its HRIS conducted a burn severity analysis of the 2018 wildfires with in the K4R licence.
K4R Fire Threat – 2 KM Buffer
This map identifies high risk areas within a two KM radius of communities.
K4R Fire Threat – 5 KM Buffer
This map identifies high risk areas within a five KM radius of communities.
