Reconciliation, Economic Development and Community-Building between the Communities of the Líĺwat Nation and the Village of Pemberton
Our Mission
Speĺkúmtn Community Forest exists to benefit partnering communities by maintaining local control over forest resources, generating revenue for the shareholders and offering opportunities for local voice in the management of surrounding forests. The SCF is a Corporation owned in partnership by the Líl’wat Nation and the Village of Pemberton.
The mission of Speĺkúmtn Community Forest is to operate a safe, profitable and sustainable community forest. The community forest is managed for environmental, social and economic values while taking into consideration the desires of its member and neighbouring communities.
The Speĺkúmtn Community
Forest (SCF) is situated entirely within the Unceded and Traditional Territory of Líĺwat Nation.
It encompasses 17, 727 hectares of land around the Village of Pemberton and Mount Currie.
Management of the Speĺkúmtn Community Forest recognizes and respects a set of shared community values identified through community engagement sessions:
Community Relationships
Social Responsibility
Economic Viability
Giving Back to the Community
Environmental Stewardship
Wildlife Conservation and Habitat Enhancement
Watershed Protection
Culture
Outdoor Lifestyle
Connection between Land and People
Connection to Nature
Recreation
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