Nakusp and Area Community Forest

Nakusp and Area Community Forest NACFOR strives to balance ecological, social and economic values in a manner that optimizes benefits for communities of the Arrow Lakes and Province of BC

At the Monday, November 10th Village of Nakusp Council Meeting, the NACFOR board presented a $250,000 dividend for 2025 ...
11/15/2025

At the Monday, November 10th Village of Nakusp Council Meeting, the NACFOR board presented a $250,000 dividend for 2025 to the Village. The Village of Nakusp is the sole owner and shareholder of NACFOR. Dividend funds are put into community projects, as per the Legacy Fund Bylaw 653. 25% of funds goes toward projects in Area K.

1,000,000th tree planted in the community forest! 🌲This year, we planted 54,000 seedlings in last year's harvested areas...
11/13/2025

1,000,000th tree planted in the community forest! 🌲

This year, we planted 54,000 seedlings in last year's harvested areas on the community forest. Among those 54,000 trees was the 1 millionth tree planted on the community forest since it was established!

NACFOR also has 2 new "Free Growing" blocks in our CFA, and 2 new "Free Growing" blocks in our Woodlot, number 406.

📌 "Free Growing" is the terminology for a block or stand that has achieved or met the legal requirements of a specific stocking standard in that unit. If the stand has met the height criteria, is healthy, and is not impeded by competition from shrubs and other trees, it is deemed free growing. A field survey is done every few years on certain blocks to determine if the trees are growing well and if they have met free growing criteria.

For more information about our Silviculture activities, visit our website: https://www.nakuspcommunityforest.com/silviculture/

Another great cause that NACFOR is proud to support!
11/05/2025

Another great cause that NACFOR is proud to support!

The Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR) harvesting plans for Summit Lake tenure area have been designed to follow ...
10/30/2025

The Nakusp and Area Community Forest (NACFOR) harvesting plans for Summit Lake tenure area have been designed to follow western toad best management practices to reduce impacts, maintain terrestrial habitat, and hibernacula.

Harvesting will be completed during the winter months, with frozen ground and a snowpack to reduce impacts, and outside of the western toad migration and breeding season. The planned blocks will be partial cuts with varying levels of tree retention zones, riparian area buffers, and wildlife tree retention. No clearcuts are being proposed.

Western toad best management practices were developed in 2015 for harvesting in the Summit Lake area. These practices were informed by field studies conducted at Summit Lake from 2014 – 2017. NACFOR is committed to responsibly and sustainably managing the community forest tenure for the economic, social, and environmental benefit of the Nakusp and area community. For more information about western toad management, visit the NACFOR website: https://www.nakuspcommunityforest.com/western-toads.

Wildfire risk reduction work is ongoing in the Wensley Creek area. Crews are working on Phase 2 of Unit 5, using hand tr...
10/27/2025

Wildfire risk reduction work is ongoing in the Wensley Creek area. Crews are working on Phase 2 of Unit 5, using hand treatment and mechanical treatment techniques.

Wildfire risk reduction work is done to increase public safety and reduce the risk of a catastrophic fire, especially near communities.
This WRR work in Unit 5 was funded by the Forest Enhancement Society of BC.

NACFOR has led WRR treatment in many different areas around Nakusp. Since 2020, about 160 hectares in the wildland urban interface and within the Village of Nakusp have been treated.

📷Sign installed in Unit 10 (Nakusp-Slocan Rail Trail) after treatment

WRR Fuel Mitigation work and Post Harvest Debris Piling and Trail Maintenance at the Wensley Creek Recreation Area is on...
10/10/2025

WRR Fuel Mitigation work and Post Harvest Debris Piling and Trail Maintenance at the Wensley Creek Recreation Area is ongoing through October and November 2025.
Pile burning will occur, dependent on fire restrictions and venting.
Active work site areas will include the Jackrabbit Trail, the Intersection, Hairpin Way, and Whiskey Jack Trail areas. The public will need to watch out for and obey work site signage.
For more information, visit the NACFOR website or call 250 265 3603.
https://www.nakuspcommunityforest.com/wensley-creek-recreation-area-work-notice-october-2025/

This week was Fire Prevention Week! NACFOR hosted an education day for NSS and NES students to learn about forestry, fir...
10/10/2025

This week was Fire Prevention Week! NACFOR hosted an education day for NSS and NES students to learn about forestry, fire, and fire prevention.

Huge thank you to all of the contributors, it was a fabulous day. BC Wildfire Service definitely won most fun activity.

✅ NACFOR
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✅ Nakusp & District Volunteer Fire Dept

Great job to the Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Society for another successful season of Music in the Park! This comm...
10/07/2025

Great job to the Arrow Lakes District Arts Council Society for another successful season of Music in the Park!

This community event is a fantastic showcase of community volunteerism, community spirit, art, celebration, and local talent. ALDACS brings in local bands for eight entertaining nights of music at the municipal park in Nakusp during July and August.

NACFOR is proud to be a main supporter of this initiative. Thank you to all of the volunteers who put it together!

📷Photos from ALDACS

NACFOR donations are ongoing for community projects. If your organization is in need of funding, apply for a donation! https://www.nakuspcommunityforest.com/nacfor-donation-program/

It’s the last day of National Forest Week! How did you celebrate? 🌲
09/27/2025

It’s the last day of National Forest Week!

How did you celebrate? 🌲

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119 Broadway Street
Nakusp, BC
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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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