North Cowichan is one of the few communities in North America that owns and manages forest lands for the benefit of residents. North Cowichan’s 5,000-hectare Municipal Forest Reserve is different from community forests or tree farm licences, as it is owned by the Municipality and not a licence granted by the Province.
The Forestry Department is responsible for all aspects of this land including forest planning, harvesting, timber marketing, silviculture activities, maintaining road systems, fire protection, water management, and forestry education.
Forestry reports
Forestry Tours
The Municipality of North Cowichan is one of the few communities in North America that has privately owned forest lands that are managed for the benefit of residents. The Municipal Forest Reserve (MFR) consists of approximately 5,000ha of fee simple, private land owned by the Municipality and managed by the Forestry Department. The annual allowable cut is currently 20,000 m³/ year.
North Cowichan's municipal forester occasionally hosts forestry tours for school groups, stakeholders, and for the public.
You can take a forestry tour any time by following a self-guided tour. Download the document and follow along on your mobile device, or print it out and carry it with you.