The Cumberland Forest is part of an interconnected system of forests, salmon bearing creeks, wetlands and riparian areas adjacent to the Village of Cumberland on Vancouver Island in the traditional territory of the K’omoks Nation.
This forest is an integral part of both the Trent and Puntledge Watersheds, feeds Comox Lake, and forms a critical link in an extensive habitat corridor that connects mountains and lakes to the Salish Sea. This forest is all scheduled to be logged.
The Cumberland Forest has given a great deal to our community. Cumberland was built on logging and mining and the Cumberland Forest was a base for both activities. Today an extensive trail network winds its way through the area that is enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers, runners, naturalists, children and families, school groups, artists and many others.
The Cumberland Community Forest Society was formed in 2000 with the mission to purchase and protect the Cumberland Forest for its multiple community values. Guided by the shared belief that this forest is now worth more to our community standing than as timber, the society is supported by hundreds of donors from Cumberland and beyond.
To date the society has purchased 500 acres of forest and placed it under a conservation covenant to ensure its future protection. Our most recent purchase was September 1st 2020 when 225 acres known as Project Perseverance was purchased outright by the community.
But we’re not done yet! We have our sights set on other important at risk areas within our watershed and will be launching a campaign in early 2021
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Whether you live in the Village, the wider Comox Valley, the Salish Sea region or across the globe – you are invited to connect and join forces for this celebration 💕 April 19-25, 2021
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Save Our Forest
The Cumberland Forest is part of an interconnected system of forests, creeks, wetlands and riparian areas that form part of both the Trent and Puntledge Watersheds. The ecosystem is an important link that connects the mountains, rivers and lakes of Vancouver Island to the shores of the Salish Sea.
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Recent Successes
We purchased 72 hectares of forest in 2005 for $1.2 million and in the summer of 2016 we successfully acquired another 36 ha of forest directly adjacent to the first parcel. On September 1st 2020, we successfully completed a 91 hectare (225 acres) purchase along Perseverance Creek to the south west of the existing parcels.
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You Can Help
There are many ways that you can support this exciting community conservation effort. You can become a monthly donor, a one time contributor or develop a unique business campaign to raise funds. You can also share your skills, talents and energy as a volunteer for one of our super fun events.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Earth Week Festival in Cumberland
Celebrate Earth Week with the Cumberland Forest and our friends from across the Valley, April 19-25th. Join us for online and real world events all focused on deepening our connection with the natural world and inspiring its protection AND restoration. The global theme for Earth Day 2021 is "Restore the Earth". What does that mean […] Find out more »
Spring Trivia!
Cumberland Forest Trivia is BACK to bring our community together for a much needed spirit raising evening of epic proportion! Join us for a night filled to the brim with mind melting, brain busting facts, fancy and fun! The CCFS is joining forces with our friends at Lucky Village Enterprises to bring the online party […] Find out more »
The Cumby 2021
A Message from our Good Friends at The Cumby! "We are hosting a race. Its an unsupported race on a marked trail near Cumberland BC. Its virtual by the fact that there is no particular start time or date except that you will run it between May 1 to 9 at the time and date […] Find out more »
LATEST NEWS & FUN FACTS
Leadership and Action on Lower Perseverance Creek
In March the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) had to spring into action to respond to harvest plans and flagging in the upland and riparian
Cumberland Celebrates Earth Week!
Join the Cumberland Forest and friends from across the Valley for the Cumberland Earth Week Festival, April 19-25th. The global theme for Earth Day 2021 is
UPDATE: The Lower Perseverance Creek Corridor
Wow. We’re truly honoured by the support toward our current effort to ‘close the gap’ on Lower Perseverance Creek. Thank you for your advocacy, your
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Closing the gap in the Lower Perseverance
Very interesting times in the Lower Perseverance Creek area. The forest along the north side of Comox Lake Road right to Lower Perseverance Creek was
Village, CCFS and DV8 Stewardship Camps
The Village of Cumberland and the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) have collaborated to offer two new spring break camps designed to foster ecological stewardship
Cumberland Forest Educator Resource now online!
This winter we’ve been busy working on a new teacher resource for the Cumberland Forest to support K-9 teachers and students at Cumberland Community School and all