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= Community Forest (disambiguation) = From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Community Forest may refer to:

Community Forest Agreement
A community forest agreement (CFA) is an area-based forest licence managed by a local government, community group, First Nation or combination of local governments, First Nations and community groups, for the benefit of the entire community.

Community forests support opportunities in areas such as recreation, wildlife and watershed management for communities and contribute to a more diversified forest economy.

The goals of the Community Forest Program are to:
 * provide long-term opportunities for achieving a range of community objectives, values and priorities
 * diversify the use of and benefits derived from the community forest agreement area
 * provide social and economic benefits to British Columbia
 * undertake community forestry consistent with sound principles of environmental stewardship that reflect a broad spectrum of values
 * promote community involvement and participation
 * promote communication and strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities and persons
 * foster innovation
 * advocate forest worker safety

Harvesting operations provide a source of revenue for supporting local priorities and community initiatives. Harvest rates and exact locations within the tenure can be set to meet locally determined objectives and interests. About 3.5 million cubic metres of timber is currently allocated for small tenures such as community forest agreements and woodlot licences.

Communities are directly invited to apply for a community forest agreement without competition. Community forest agreements are for a term of 25-99 years and are replaceable every 10 years.

A park in the city of Chilliwack
The [| City of Chilliwack], in partnership with the Chilliwack Parks Society and the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association, opened access to 100 acres of City-owned forest property. This park includes picnic facilities, an outhouse, and a multi-use trail system for hiking, biking and running.

With its multitude of trails and quiet, natural beauty, the Community Forest has something for every age and fitness level.

Chilliwack Community Forest