A community forest in the Golden area would be focused on advancing priorities of the three partnering communities.

Economic, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability.

Influence over forest management to help prepare for and address emerging issues including climate change and wildfire fuel management.

Potential revenue or other benefits to the partnering communities from the sale of fibre.

Potential to provide local employment to companies and individuals through activities such as harvesting, recreation trail building and maintenance, tree planting, fuel management treatments etc.

Opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous education and capacity building.

Foster forest management collaboration between the three partnering communities, local interest groups (e.g. recreation groups, wildlife organizations etc.), Indigenous communities, forest companies, government agencies etc.

Recognize the key role that Pacific Woodtech (PWT) (formerly Louisiana Pacific’s Golden Division) plays in the community including significant employment of local residents.

• PWT is valued by the GACFT as a partner in the success of the communities and the community forest.

• The proposed community forest will seek to develop a productive and collaborative relationship with PWT, which includes proactive engagement during the development of the community forest.

Committed to best practices of good governance.

Operate within a structure that fosters meaningful and culturally sensitive dialogue and facilitates relationships and capacity building between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Operate in an inclusive and transparent way with the community.