Forest Supporters

For over a decade the Perseverance Trail Run has contributed 100% of proceeds from their trail running event to the CCFS and from 2014 they have been a powerful fundraising partner working with us and our “Forest Fairy” donor to raise over $500,000 from the community through the Run, Private Donations, Raffles, After Parties, Halloween Events, Online Auctions and more!

The CCFS was fortunate to receive a $100,000 grant to support the 2005 acquisition of the 72 hectare parcel immediately south of the Village of Cumberland. This support kickstarted and inspired our ongoing efforts. Then in 2016 they did it again to help close the deal on “Space Nugget” a 40 hr parcel directly adjacent to the existing Cumberland Forest.

The Cumberland Brewing Company are an incredible partner of the Cumberland Forest Project, with unparalleled generosity toward our collective effort! To date they have provided over $50,000 in direct and in kind support toward forest protection Drink Beer. Buy a Forest.

Dr. Mary Lynn Desroches was instrumental in the original success of the CCFS and laid a foundation of trust and integrity that the society benefits from today. She was volunteer

The Coast Sustainability Trust provided support back in 2005 to help mitigate the negative effects of BC government land use decisions related to the Land and Resources Management Plan process, and the implementation of Ecosystem Based Management on workers, contractors, First Nations and communities.

The Conradi family were founding supporters of the CCFS, taking a leap of faith and making significant donations toward the 2005 purchase. They continue today as one of our most generous monthly donors to support upcoming acquisitions. They are truly Guardians of our Forest.

Hank and Corrie Snijders were impressed by Canada’s natural beauty when visiting their offspring in Alberta and on Hornby Island. Their daughter, Sonja Sutmoller, directed her children to donate from her estate to an environmental cause in their memory, allowing the CCFS to eliminate the outstanding debt for the first purchase.

The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations and Public Stakeholders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife impacted by existing BC Hydro dams. They provided a grant of $220,000 for research land acquisition along Perseverance Creek.

Harmonic Arts is a long time friend and supporter of the Cumberland Community Forest Society with 1% of proceeds from their sales being directly contributed to the CCFS!  They have

THE CUMBY is celebrating its EIGHTH year in 2023 as a fundraising event in support of the Cumberland Community Forest Society’s efforts to purchase and preserve large tracts of beautiful

Tom Grimmer, Hui Li and their children Conrad, Zola and Bronte – have spent summer and winter holidays on Vancouver Island for over two decades.  They fell in love with the

Amanda Howe is a Herbalist and teacher with Pacific Rim College and the owner of Black Bear Herbs in Cumberland.  A long time supporter and donor of the Cumberland Community

The Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that works to protect and conserve the ecologically significant land and wildlife habitat of the Comox Valley region. The

Rob H. Daniel, father of Cumberland resident Adrienne Daniel, passed away suddenly in April of 2018. As an avid runner, on pavement and trail, Rob loved to race. In his

The Comox Valley Regional District was an integral partner in the successful completion of the Perseverance Creek acquisition in September 2020 and again for the Lower Perseverance Creek securement process

The Village of Cumberland is the recipient and long term steward of the lands purchased and protected by the CCFS. These covenant protected lands are managed as the Cumberland Forest

You know who you are. You have chosen to contribute anonymously, and significantly, to the work of the Cumberland Community Forest Society and for that we are eternally grateful. You

In 2020 the HCTF provided $100,000 toward Project Perseverance, our most recent a 2.5 million dollar 90.6 hectare land and creek protection project that was completed in September of 2020.

In the spring of 2022 the CCFS was fortunate to receive support from Environment and Climate Change Canada toward the 44 acre Lower perseverance Creek acquisition. Environment and Climate Change

Cumberland resident, neighbour, friend, potter and teacher Martha Johanson passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday June 28, 2021. Those who knew Martha will remember her tenacity, openness, and willingness to share her love of

This Sitka Foundation has simple and pure mission: to be a catalyst in the protection of the environment and promotion of biodiversity. We support land and ocean conservation, scientific research

The Cumberland Community Forest Society is honoured to be recipient of a generous gift from the late Dorothea Walker. Dorothea grew up in Southern Ontario and lived in Cumberland for

Heather Mathers is the lead rescuer for the Perseverance Streamkeepers.  She has been a long time guardian of the forest, streams and  wetlands.  Over the years Heather has contributed thousands

The Kapalka Family Foundation has contributed significantly to the work of the Cumberland Community Forest Society by providing us with contributions and support to reach exciting conservation goals.

Dawn is an avid forest explorer, community historian and ‘naturalist in residence’ for the Cumberland Community Forest Society with a passion for the wild side of the forest including the

Ecologist, author, activist and politician, Andy is renowned for his talents as an educator and knowledge holder.  His passion for the natural world persisted into a 30-year career as a

Evan has played a key role in ensuring our beloved trivia nights are filled with mind busting questions.   Not only has he been a long time supporter, volunteer and past

Andrew is a long time supporter and past chair of the Cumberland Community Forest Society.   His generosity of his time and contributions has helped us continue to make conservation history

A founding member of the Cumberland Community Forest Society, Gwyn is a tireless champion of environmental issues in Cumberland.  From the Perseverance Streamkeepers to forestry practices in our watershed to

Marianne has contributed significantly to the work of the Cumberland Community Forest Society and continues to help us reach critical fundraising goals to this day.  Her incredible generosity and belief

A message from a Cumberland Community Forest Fairy… I arrived in Canada alone at nineteen years old, a refugee from the Second World War, carrying fifteen dollars and a great