Guardians
Our Guardians are contributors of $50,000 or more towards the purchase of beautiful forest lands surrounding the Village of Cumberland.

The Cumby
THE CUMBY is celebrating its SEVENTH year in 2022 as a fundraising event in support of the Cumberland Community Forest Society’s efforts to purchase and preserve large tracts of beautiful

Forest Fairies
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

The Conradi Family
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.

Perseverance Trail Run
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!

Mountain Equipment Co-op
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.

Dr. Mary Lynn Desroches
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

Sutmoller-Snijders Family
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.

Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program
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.

Cumberland Brewing Company
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.

Comox Valley Land Trust
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

Coast Sustainability Trust
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 Li-Grimmer Family
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

Village of Cumberland
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

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
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.

Comox Valley Regional District
The Comox Valley Regional District was an integral partner in the successful completion of the Perseverance Creek acquisition in September 2020. Perseverance Creek is a salmon bearing tributary of Comox

Rob H Daniel
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
Legacy Donors
Our Legacy Donors contribute $10,000 or more towards the purchase of the Cumberland Forest.

Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association
The Courtenay & District Fish & Game Protective Association is dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and their habitats and in 2018 they provided the

Robert Foord
Rob Foord – The CCFS is humbled and grateful for the generous support from our individual donors and extends a huge thanks to Robert Foord

Roger Albert and Carolyn Kirk Albert
Roger Albert and Carolyn Kirk-Albert are long time supporters of CCFS. They were our Trivia Masters for years, and have contributed thousands of dollars and

Faraz Khodabandeh Memorial Fund
Faraz Khodabandeh – Family and friends of Faraz Khodabendeh created a legacy fund after the sudden and tragic death of this young treeplanter. Faraz was a

Fox & Bee Studio
Fox & Bee is a talented powerhouse of videography, story telling, writing and photography. Based in the Village of Cumberland, owners Kim and Shawn have

Harmonic Arts
Harmonic Arts is a long time friend and supporter of the Cumberland Community Forest Society with proceeds from their herbal tea blends being directly contributed

Hakai Energy Solutions
Jason and Lisa Jackson of Hakai Energy Solutions have been strong supporters of the CCFS since their arrival in the Village and we are grateful

Plant Sale Committee
The CCFS Plant Sale Committee is made up of a remarkable group of Villagers who give generously of their time and talents to coordinate the

Brian Scott Fine Arts
Brian Scott Fine Arts Canadian artist Brian Scott is an original oil painter, whose name is inextricably linked to colour. His use of wild and

First Credit Union
First Credit Union is an incredible partner and sponsor of the CCFS. They are ongoing campaign sponsors and have been the lead sponsor for the
Community Partners
Our Community Partners are generous business and community partner contributors who give $1000 to $10,000 to protect the Cumberland Forest.
ABC Printing & Signs
Atlas Cafe
Black Bear Herbs
Brinkman and Associated Reforestation
Catherine Worthy – Oakwyn Realty Ltd – Comox Valley Realtor
Cathy Stoyko and the Abbey Studio
Cindy Foley – Fine Artist
Clive Powsey – Fine Artist
Comox Bike Co (Formerly Simon’s Cycles)
Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce
Comox Valley Community Foundation
Comox Valley Record
Cumberland Community School
Cumberland Guest House (Formerly Stansbury’s)
Cumberland Village Wellness
Cumberland Village Works
Currently Cumberland
CV Collective
Dialect
Dobson’s Lawn & Gardens
Dodge City Cycles
Dr. Colin Wilson
Eatmore Sprouts
Esther Sample – Fine Artist
Facet Custom Builders
Fox & Bee Studios
Guerrilla Food Company
Hairpins Staff
Helen Boyd
Helen Utsal Fine Art
Island Word
Jipsi Tree Bricks and Mortar
John Gower Design
Lighthouse Brewing Company
Love’s Icecream
McKinnon Photography
MOMAR (Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race)
Mountain City Cycles
Naviguide Insurance
Project Watershed
Relay Party Rentals
Riders Pizza
Riding Fool Hostel
Ron Pogue Photography
Sally Podmore – Fine Artist
Seeds Natural Food Market
Shea Wilson and Nicole Allen – Remax Ocean Pacific
Sock Soiree
Strathcona Photography
Sue Pyper – Artist
Tarbells Deli
The House of Now
The Relentless Couchmen
The Update Company
The Wandering Moose
Tracy Kobus – Fine Artist
Trail Bicycles
TRAINOR SPOONER Advisory Group
Vancouver Island Herb Gathering
Village Bakery
Virgin Hair
Waverley Hotel
Wayward Distillery
World Community