The Cumberland Forest is part of an interconnected system of forests, salmon bearing creeks, wetlands and riparian areas located on Vancouver Island in the unceded territory of the Pentlatch, Ieeksan (eye-ick-sun), Sasitla (sa-seet-la), and Sathloot (sath-loot) 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. The colonial history of Vancouver Island was built on logging and mining and the Cumberland Forest was a significant base for both activities.
The Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) is a charitable society formed 25 years ago with the mission to purchase, protect and care for the Cumberland Forest.
To date the society has purchased 545 acres in 5 purchases, with conservation covenants registered on the lands to ensure their future protection.
Guided by the belief that community ownership of local forests better protects ecosystems and drinking water, the CCFS society is supported by incredible donors from across the region and beyond.
Today a multi use trail system enjoyed by a variety of users winds its way through this landscape. Cedar groves and riparian areas support rich biodiversity and restoration projects are supporting ecosystem recovery.
We’re not done yet and we are currently working on new land protection initiatives to expand the conservation lands, protect our drinking watershed and build climate resilience in the landscape.
Please support our land protection and stewardship efforts, and help us let these forests grow old 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
In 2005 we purchased 178 acres of forest for $1.2 million. In 2016 we acquired another 89 acres of forest directly adjacent to the first parcel. On September 1st 2020, we completed a 225 acres purchase along Perseverance Creek to the southwest of the existing lands and in December 2023 the 44 acre Lower Perseverance Creek corridor was protected.
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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
LATEST NEWS & FUN FACTS
Lower Perseverance Creek Floodplain and Riparian Restoration Underway
Visitors to the Lower Perseverance Creek corridor (and the Wellington Trail to Coal Beach) will notice disturbance and activity underway in the riparian area and in the creek bed across from the gravel pit. A Lower Perseverance Creek Floodplain and Riparian Restoration project, funded by the Pacific Salmon Foundation and
Middle Earth Purchase Completed
The Cumberland Community Forest Society is happy to announce that the purchase of Middle Earth from Manulife Resource Management was formally completed on Thursday October 1st 2026. This 261 acre conservation project is our largest to date That very afternoon, friends and supporters of the Cumberland Forest gathered in #6
Cumberland Forest headed to Puntledge Park for Family Watershed Day
The Cumberland Forest is excited to join the Comox Valley Conservation and Stewardship Community for a FREE day-long celebration of the watersheds and waterways that connect us all in the Comox Valley! Family Watershed Day runs from 9 am till 3 pm and offers a wonderful opportunity to get to
7th Annual Fungus Fast Approaches!
The 7th annual Cumberland Fungus Fest is just around the corner Thursday October 1st to Sunday October 4th in the Village of Cumberland. This 4 day interdisciplinary celebration of fungus and forest ecology includes presentations, knowledge sharing, music, guided walks, art projects, storytelling, films, kids activities, and more! Thursday Night
Registration for Forest in the Village 2026 NOW OPEN!
Community Wide Planting Day is scheduled for Sunday October 18th. Plants on sale Sept 1st! The Forest in the Village is a Cumberland Community Forest Society project to: a) build understanding in the value of the urban forest canopy for biodiversity and wildfire resilience, to b) support the Village of Cumberland
Media Release: Bats are on the move, please leave them be!
Comox Valley – The BC Community Bat Program and the local North Island Chapter are encouraging residents to leave bats alone. At this time of year bats are moving around a lot, and that means people are more likely to see them. For the safety of both people and bats,