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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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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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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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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Calling all lovers of fungus and forest ecology! The 5th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest is about to bloom! On October 3rd, 4th and 5th, mycophiles from across the Salish Sea will converge
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the CCFS. Each of our upcoming events have a variety of volunteer roles ranging from slinging beers and working the BBQ, to setting
Registration for Forest in the Village 2024 opens on September 9th! The Forest in the Village is a Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) led community activation pilot project to a) build community
Calling all lovers of fungus and forest ecology! Join us for our 5th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest featuring guided walks, films, talks, workshops, science pub, kids activities, art projects, forest
The Conservation Lands at Comox Lake and Perseverance Creek are 157 acres of land purchased from private landowners for the primary purposes of drinking water protection, ecological protection and restoration,
The tiny Western toadlets are at the shores of Allen Lake, preparing to migrate to their terrestrial homes in the forest. Toadlets at this age are dime-sized and travel en-masse,