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 Pentlach, SaLαLt, Säsitla and Eiksαn people, known today as the K’omoks First 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 biodiversity corridor that connects mountains and lakes to the Salish Sea. This forest is privately owned by timber companies.
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 multi-use trail network winds its way through the area that is enjoyed by hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, naturalists, children and families, school groups and many others.
The Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) is a charitable society formed 22 years ago with the mission to purchase, protect and care for the Cumberland Forest. Guided by the belief that this forest is worth more to our community standing than as timber, the society is supported by individuals, organizations and businesses from across the region and beyond.
To date the society has purchased 545 acres of forest and placed it under conservation covenants to ensure its future protection as a Village park. The most recent purchase was December 21st 2022 when another 44 acres known as the Lower Perseverance Corridor Project was purchased outright by the community.
We’re not done yet and we are currently working on new land protection initiatives in the Perseverance Watershed. Please support our ongoing land protection and stewardship efforts by becoming a donor today.
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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
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LATEST NEWS & FUN FACTS
2023 Western Toad Patrol Launch
The lakes and wetlands in the forests surrounding Cumberland support breeding populations of Western Toads. Every summer countless tiny toads take part in an EPIC migration. The Western Toad is
Forest in the Village launches!
Cumberland is already well known as a “Village in the Forest”. Over the past 23 years the Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) has purchased and protected over 550 acres of
Cumberland Bat Project Activates for BC Bat Count
Did you know that the forests and wetlands surrounding the Village of Cumberland home to a very special species at risk called the Little Brown bat? These fascinating creatures also
Earth Week Festival Coming up!
Join the Cumberland Community Forest Society and friends for 10 days of earth loving, community building fun! From April 14th to 23rd we’re joining forces with friends and neighbours from
Year End Tidings
On behalf of the entire team at the Cumberland Community Forest Society we want to express our gratitude for your support for our land and water protection and stewardship work
Perseverance 2022 Smashes Records!
We are so amazed and grateful! Yet another fundraising record was broken this year at the Perseverance Trail Run! This years event raised #31,000 for the land protection and stewardship