06/08/2026
Siya Forestry was proud to be represented by Dan Macmaster, Peter Flett, and Dylan Savoie at the BC Community Forest Association Conference in Vernon.
Dan took part in two sessions focused on the future of community forestry, local decision-making, and the benefits community forests bring to communities across British Columbia.
In the first session, Dan moderated a discussion on how community forests define and share the value of their work. The conversation looked at benefits such as local employment, economic activity, stewardship, recreation, wildfire risk reduction, education, and community well-being. He also joined the Big Ideas Panel alongside other forestry leaders to discuss new ideas and opportunities for the future of the sector. The panel invited participants to think differently about how forestry can support healthy forests, strong communities, and long-term care for the land.
For Siya Forestry, these conversations connect closely to the values that guide the work of local leadership, Indigenous stewardship, community benefit, collaboration, and responsible forest management. Conferences like this are an important opportunity to learn from others, share ideas, and continue building a forestry future that supports both the land and the people connected to it.
