South Vancouver Island

Do Woodlot Licensees Manage The Forest Ecosystems Near You?

Who We Are

Woodlot licences are small scale Crown forest tenures managed by individuals, family businesses and First Nations.

In the South Island Natural Resource District, there are 28 woodlot licences managed by: First Nations(50%), individuals(25%), family-owned businesses(21%), and educational institutions(4%). We, as woodlot licensees, are your neighbours

Woodlot licensees in British Columbia manage less than 2% of the provincial land base, and many are located in the urban interface of our communities and outside our back yards.

We Care About…

• Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
• Protection of Cultural Resources
• Recreational Opportunities
• Local Management
• Education and Training

Why Woodlot Forestry Matters

• We Connect With Our Neighbours and Communities
• We Protect the Forest
• We Grow Trees