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Stable Funding for the Forest Enhancement Society
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Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership | Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership - Amended & Endorsed by the UBCM Membership
WHEREAS the Forest Enhancement Society of BC is committed to supporting projects that reduce greenhouse gases, protect communities from wildfire, improve wildfire habitat and create jobs;
AND WHEREAS uncertainty in funding and resource availability is limiting the Society’s ability to plan, support and complete long-term projects that would benefit British Columbia:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the NCLGA and UBCM lobby the provincial government for long-term sustainable funding for the Forest Enhancement Society of BC.
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Meeting held December 1, 2022 with NCLGA Executive, Hon. Minister George Heyman, SMA Danielle Monroe, Bob McDonald (ENV-Director), Nat Gosman (EMLI Executive Director), Katherine Muncaster (EMLI – Director), Adrian Hickin (EMLI – Executive Director/Chief Geologist), Darius Low, Ministry of Forests
During discussion on Resolution R10, the following comments were offered:
• The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (Society) has been a proven partner on the delivery of the province’s key commitments to managing climate change, sustainability and reconciliation. There have been significant benefits flow out of the program to BC ‘s forests, Indigenous communities and local communities. It is expected that 93% of the Society’s projects will be completed by end of this fiscal year. This has totaled in 263 projects, generating $238 million and $363 million in economic activity. The success of the project includes 20 community forestry-related projects, and for this fiscal year the province has put an additional $25 million toward the Society to continue that work to reduce the wildfire risk around communities. There was a recent announcement of additional funding to protect Fort Nelson through the Community Forest Association. It is an important program and government is reviewing the feasibility of additional funding to the Society. When that decision is made, you can look forward to an announcement along those lines.
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