It’s National Forest Week - a weeklong celebration of Canada’s forests and all the environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits they provide. Here is some information to help you get to know our local forests, like Beaver Lodge Forest Lands and Snowden Demonstration Forest.

Over the last week, a few new supports were announced for the Forestry sector and Seafood producers as well as applications opened up for rent assistance and benefits for workers. These programs target industry and businesses that contribute to Campbell River’s local economy and are summarized below.