Forest Enhancement Society of BC

Forest Enhancement Society of BC FESBC plays a key role to help create healthier, more productive forests for the future.

Our September Newsletter is out today!What's inside:- The upcoming BC Rural Centre and FESBC Webinar series- Partnership...
09/22/2026

Our September Newsletter is out today!

What's inside:
- The upcoming BC Rural Centre and FESBC Webinar series
- Partnership Feature Story: FESBC & BC Community Forest Association
- Project Story: Rocky Mountain Trench Society
- Meet the latest Faces of Forestry featured people, Eli Rupp and Marc Trudeau

Read the newsletter here: https://fesbc.ca/fesbcs-september-2026-newsletter/

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Mark your calendars. We will open a new funding intake on October 15, 2026, for projects focused on:1. Priority wildfire...
09/22/2026

Mark your calendars. We will open a new funding intake on October 15, 2026, for projects focused on:
1. Priority wildfire risk reduction activities
2. Forest ecosystem rehabilitation

Eligible projects will be completed between April 1, 2027, and March 31, 2029.

Program guidebooks, including further information about eligibility and application requirements, will be available here on our FESBC website under Funding Opportunities in early October.

If you have questions, we encourage you to reach out to one of our Operations Managers.

https://fesbc.ca/new-forest-enhancement-society-of-bc-funding-intake-opens-october-15-2026/

Indian Springs Restoration Project Rebuilds a More Resilient East Kootenay Landscape Decades of fire suppression have ch...
09/22/2026

Indian Springs Restoration Project Rebuilds a More Resilient East Kootenay Landscape

Decades of fire suppression have changed the forests and grasslands of the East Kootenays. To address this issue, a collaborative ecosystem restoration project north of Cranbrook is underway to restore a healthier, more resilient landscape while reducing wildfire risk. The Forest Enhancement Society of BC, Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society, East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, and other partners are working together on the Indian Springs Restoration Project, located beside the ʔaq̓am First Nation reserve and the Canadian Rockies International Airport.

Read more about the Indian Springs Restoration Project: https://fesbc.ca/indian-springs-restoration-project-rebuilds-a-more-resilient-east-kootenay-landscape/

Strong relationships are essential to the future of forestry in B.C.Join the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) an...
09/21/2026

Strong relationships are essential to the future of forestry in B.C.

Join the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) and the BC Rural Centre on September 24 at 11:00 a.m. PT for the free webinar Reconciliation in Action: Building Meaningful Relationships in Forestry, featuring guest speakers Percy Guichon and Mic Werstiuk. Jason Fisher of FESBC and Sarah Sinclair of the BC Rural Centre will be co-moderating the session.

The conversation will explore Indigenous leadership and decision-making, Indigenous knowledge alongside Western science, economic and employment opportunities, and lessons from collaborative projects across B.C. Attendees will hear perspectives on what meaningful partnership looks like in practice and learn how organizations can strengthen relationships with Indigenous partners.

Register for the webinar in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M6bI6K-ARGa2G2pehBlJXw #/

Explore upcoming webinars here: https://fesbc.ca/news/fall-webinar-series-connects-b-c-communities-with-forestry-perspectives-and-experiences/

Faces of Forestry is an initiative of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) to highlight people doing meaningful ...
09/17/2026

Faces of Forestry is an initiative of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) to highlight people doing meaningful work to support healthy and resilient forests across British Columbia (B.C.).

This month, we feature Marc Trudeau, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society (Trench Society), a coalition of nine ranching, hunting, environmental, and wildlife organizations working together to restore and conserve the grasslands and open forests of the southeast Kootenays.

Read more: https://fesbc.ca/faces-of-forestry-marc-trudeau/

What does reconciliation look like in action within B.C.’s forestry sector?On September 24 at 11:00 a.m. PT, join the Fo...
09/17/2026

What does reconciliation look like in action within B.C.’s forestry sector?

On September 24 at 11:00 a.m. PT, join the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) and the BC Rural Centre for Reconciliation in Action: Building Meaningful Relationships in Forestry, featuring guest speakers Percy Guichon and Mic Werstiuk for a free webinar.

This conversation, co-moderated by Jason Fisher of FESBC and Sarah Sinclair of BC Rural Centre, will explore how First Nations, government, industry, and communities can build respectful, long-term relationships through Indigenous leadership, shared stewardship, and collaboration. The discussion will also consider how Indigenous knowledge and Western science can work alongside one another to support forest stewardship and community priorities.

Register for the webinar in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M6bI6K-ARGa2G2pehBlJXw #/

Explore upcoming webinars here: https://fesbc.ca/news/fall-webinar-series-connects-b-c-communities-with-forestry-perspectives-and-experiences/

A Decade of Impact: Investing in Community Forests for the Long TermAs the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) mark...
09/09/2026

A Decade of Impact: Investing in Community Forests for the Long Term

As the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) marks its 10th anniversary, the Society is reflecting on the investments that have supported community forest projects across the province. From wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem restoration to better fibre utilization and local employment, these investments have helped community forests advance work that reflects local priorities and supports the long-term stewardship of our forests.

Read the full story here: https://fesbc.ca/a-decade-of-impact-investing-in-community-forests-for-the-long-term/

Faces of Forestry is an initiative of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC to highlight people doing meaningful work to ...
08/21/2026

Faces of Forestry is an initiative of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC to highlight people doing meaningful work to support healthy and resilient forests across British Columbia.

This month, we feature Eli Rupp, Machine Operator at Integrated Operations Group.

Read the full feature on our website: https://fesbc.ca/faces-of-forestry-eli-rupp/

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) has expanded eligibility under its Fibre Utilization Funding Program to inc...
08/13/2026

The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) has expanded eligibility under its Fibre Utilization Funding Program to include Timber Sale Licences (TSLs). Eligible applicants can now apply for funding to recover biomass from active and approved TSLs issued prior to July 31, 2026. Current Fibre Utilization funding recipients may also be eligible to amend their existing project to include qualifying TSLs.

Thank you for your continued work to help recover low-value, economic wood fibre, reduce wildfire risk to communities, and maximize the use of available forest resources across British Columbia.

Download the Program Guide here:https://fesbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FESBC-Fibre-Utilization-Funding-Program-Guide-2026-27.pdf

For questions about eligibility or to discuss your project, please contact the FESBC Operations Manager for your region: https://fesbc.ca/contact-us/

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