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.
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
Rose Lake Wildfire Risk Reduction Plan Open House – March 21
The Open House at the Rose Lake Community Hall will be of particular interest to residents of Rose Lake, forestdale, Palling and Decker Lake. Stop by the hall any time between 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. If you have questions, call the...
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.