Welcome to the Community Forest

The Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd.(VCF) was established in 2007. The VCF has a commitment to manage a healthy, sustainable forest with a focus on local employment, education, partnerships and multiuse planning. We support and promote small and value-added manufacturing to increase economic stability and industrial diversity. We also work with recreational groups and conservation interests to reflect the values important to the community of Valemount.

The VCF is member of the British Columbia Community Forest Association. The BCCFA was formed in 2002. It networks community-based organizations that are either managing community forests or striving to establish community forests.

 

Mission Statement

  • To develop and strengthen the economic diversity of the community while promoting the social well being of the residents in and around Valemount.
  • To use the community forest resources in ways that are sustainable, environmentally respectful, fiscally and legally responsible.

Road Updates

Please be aware there is active logging and industrial activity throughout the following areas:

K5Q CP012 – West Canoe Operational Updates:

  • Active log hauling at KM 55 and KM 7
  • Active harvest at KM 7
  • Active grading to KM 55

K2T CP004 – Westridge Operational Updates:

  • Spur road upgrades at KMs 10.5, 11.5 and 12.5
  • New Spur road construction at KM 20.5
  • Active grading to KM 20.5

Valemount Bike Park Operational Updates:

  • Active log hauling occurring at Valemount Bike Park

*Note: Expect hauling to take place in the first week of January; which is expected to last one day.

Signage will be posted at the bottom of 5 Mile road during the day of active hauling.

 

Please click below on attached maps of active logging areas:

West Canoe (1)_K5Q 012_2024-2025 Winter Harvest Areas

West Canoe (2)_K5Q 012_2024-2025 Winter Harvest Areas

Westridge_K2T 004_2024-2025 Winter Harvest Areas

If you have questions about any of these areas, please email VCF manager, Kalina Velez, at manager@valemountcommunityforest.ca

 

IMPORTANT:

Watch for loaded logging trucks and industrial vehicles; road channel is posted.

Drive with caution; slow down and pay attention.

Unpredictable weather conditions prevail.  Mud, flash water events and fire are possible.

Please PUT out your campfire.  Keep your camp clean. Respect all wildlife. Pack OUT everything that you pack in including garbage.