Logan Lake Community Forest Corporation

Who We Are

The Logan Lake Community Forest Corporation (LLCF) operates and manages a Community Forest Agreement on behalf of the citizens of the District of Logan Lake and surrounding communities. Our job is to manage the harvesting of timber and ensure the protection and sustainability of the forests and other important values. The vision of the Logan Lake Community Forest is to be stewards of the land and support a healthy and thriving local community and economy for current and future generations by providing benefits and opportunities through sustainable forest management, innovation, meaningful engagement, and diversity of use. Management of the Logan Lake Community Forest includes:

Timber harvesting

Strategic and sustainable development planning

Road construction and maintenance

Reforestation and stand management

Protection of non-timber resources such as wildlife, water, biodiversity, and recreation

Guiding Principles

Guiding Principles that Govern Operations of the Logan Lake Community Forest Corporation

The guiding principles that govern the way the Logan Lake Community Forest works is reflected by the deeply held values that have defined us as a community since the 1970’s. From safeguarding health to fostering community to create a sustainable future, we work to make the world a better place now and in the years ahead. The Logan Lake Community Forest is managed to benefit the people of Logan Lake, and as such we consider the multiple resource values we are grateful to have in our backyards. We seek to provide a stable source of revenue and employment while maintaining a high standard of forest stewardship on the land base.

You can read more about our guiding principles in our Strategic Plan.

Benefits to the Communities of Logan Lake

We seek to provide a stable source of revenue and employment opportunities for the communities of Logan Lake by maintaining and leading a high standard of forest stewardship on the land base. We are committed to making a difference by following the pillars of sustainable resource development: environmental, economic, social and cultural.

Accountability and Responsibility

We will be accountable and responsible to the communities of Logan Lake, the broader public, and the environment. Our Board of Directors is selected through an application process and is transparent with its governance and strategic direction. Management of the Logan Lake Community Forest is also completed though a transparent process supported by a sound planning, tracking and reporting process.

Sustainable Resource Management

We believe that sustainable resource management supports our environmental, economic, social and cultural goals. This includes utilization, innovation, research, and respect for all forest values. We will meet or exceed all legal or regulatory requirements of sustainable forest stewardship in BC. We embrace a culture of integrity that extends to our entire business and forest and resource management philosophy.

Respectful Relationships

We acknowledge that the tenure area for the Logan Lake Community Forest is a shared land base with numerous users and resources. It is through this common interest that cooperative and respectful relationships are fostered to ensure sustainable resource management. The Logan Lake Community Forest is committed to working with stakeholders, individuals and communities, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, on the basis of mutual understanding, respect and trust. We recognize there are many different values and traditions over the area in which the Logan Lake Community Forest operates. This acknowledgement guides us towards meaningful dialogue about our activities, community forestry, and the benefits of sustainable resource management.

Adaptability

Everything is dynamic and as an organization it is important to be adaptive. We will be flexible, prompt and responsive to adapt to the many changing environments. Our ability to adjust to varying circumstances is our strength that is guided by our long term vision of sustainability. This allows us to approach uncertainties or challenging situations, such as changes in the industry or government objectives, with an innovative perspective. Resiliency of the land base is a critical component of adaptability and developing long term sustainability of the Logan Lake Community Forest, particularly in light of climate change.

Safety

Safety in the Logan Lake Community Forest is everyone’s responsibility, which lies with all levels of the organization and with our contractors and partners. We endorse the BC Forest Safety Council SAFE Certification and will seek to only work with companies that are SAFE Certified. Together, we will work to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, including reducing the threat of wildfire to the communities of Logan Lake, critical infrastructure, and the Logan Lake Community Forest tenure area.

Innovation

Innovation is an integral part of the Logan Lake Community Forest’s vision and mission and is a driving principle for ongoing sustainable resource management. The core business and philosophy of the Logan Lake Community Forest allows for progressive and thoughtful innovation in achieving our goal of forest management and investment. Beyond our primary objective of a profitable forestry company, the Logan Lake Community Forest has a desire to be at the forefront of new approaches and solutions that are effective, efficient, and sustainable.