Special Projects

New Research Report: The Feasibility of an Online Log and Lumber Exchange in the Kootenay Boundary

Thanks to participation from small tenure holders and small wood manufacturers who contributed their time to the small forest tenure capacity building report. This research builds on previous work by others. We encourage you to read the May 2023 report The Feasibility of an Online Log and Lumber Exchange in the Kootenay Boundary.

LLE Feasibility Study Final Report May 2023

“The Small Forest Tenure Capacity Building in the Kootenay-Boundary Region, a report issued in May 2022 by local small-scale forestry stakeholders, provided insights into the challenges faced by small forest operators in the current market. It found that small wood manufacturers stated that the lack of consistent fibre was a barrier to increasing capacity. They additionally stated that they would like to see an online marketplace featuring wood product sales from small wood manufacturers.”

We are grateful to those who have funded this project to date: Woodlot Product Development Council (WPDC), Nakusp and Area Community Forest, Regional District of Central Kootenay-Area K, and Bell Lumber and Pole Canada. The volunteer steering committee, led by Woodlot owners Brent Petrick and Hugh Watt, continues to provide leadership.

For more information, contact info@nakuspcommunityforest.com

New Research Report: Small Tenure Holders and Small Wood Manufacturers Working Together: A Study of Joining Forces to Add Value in the Kootenay Boundary (Mill Partnership Feasibility Study)

Thanks to participation from small tenure holders and small wood manufacturers who contributed their time to the small forest tenure capacity building report. This research builds on previous work by others. We encourage you to read the May 2023 report Small Tenure Holders and Small Wood Manufacturers Working Together: A Study of Joining Forces to Add Value in the Kootenay Boundary.

Mill Partnership Feasibility Study Final May 2023

“The Small Forest Tenure Capacity Building in the Kootenay-Boundary Region, a report issued in May 2022 by local small-scale forestry stakeholders, provided insights into the challenges faced by small forest operators in the current market. Throughout the report, small wood manufacturers stated that the lack of consistent fibre was a barrier to increasing capacity. Additionally, there are few incentives for small tenure holders to provide fibre to small wood manufacturers and indeed several disincentives (including lack of trust) to doing so.”

For more information, contact info@nakuspcommunityforest.com

New research report: Small Forest Tenure Capacity Building in the Kootenay Boundary

Thanks to participation from woodlot owners, community forests, loggers and small wood manufacturers, valuable information about the current situation for small operators in the Kootenay Boundary is now available. This research builds on previous work by others. We encourage you to read the May 2022 report ‘ Small Forest Tenure Capacity Building in the Kootenay Boundary.’

Small Forest Tenure Capacity Building Report Final May 2022

The report covers existing production, markets and pricing, potential timber volume, harvesting capability, employment opportunities, barriers and limitations to growth and expansion, and recommendations. A number of opportunities are emerging from the research, such as a log & information exchange, equipment training, support for business expansion, cooperative models, and more. In its next phase, the Small Forest Tenure Capacity Building project will examine the feasibility of these opportunities and pursue funding from various sources to implement feasible projects–ones which will increase capacity and communication within this sector of the industry.

For more information, contact info@nakuspcommunityforest.com