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 Mine Park to mark and celebrate the completion of the 261 acre Middle Earth purchase. We met under the turning leaves, enjoyed delicious treats from LUSH Valley Food Action Society, offerings from Stellar Raven Farm and Dark Side Chocolates, flowers from Black Bear Herbs and words from K’ómoks First Nation elder Ramona Johnson, CCFS incoming Chair Sean Carberry, Mayor Vickey Brown, Josie Osborne, CCFS Executive Director Meaghan Cursons, and K’omoks Chief Nicole Rempel.
Thank you to those who were able to attend, and to every single person who contributed to this project as donors, volunteers, community partners, and supporters. This work would not be possible without the incredible interconnected community that makes the impossible possible in this sweet Village.