Since 2000, the CCFS has purchased and protected 545 acres of threatened forest including our most recent purchase of 44 acres in the Lower Perseverance Creek Corridor in 2023.
But we’re not done yet! In the spring of 2025, the CCFS launched a new purchase project to the east of the existing Cumberland Community Forest called Middle Earth.
Middle Earth is a 261 acre forest in the Trent River Watershed. Wetlands, riparian corridors, rocky bluffs and multi-use trails wind through this forested landscape.
This area is home to trails including Round Out, Outfox, Sapsucker, Rapture Genesis, and Resurrection.
These forests are all privately owned timberlands.
The Middle Earth project is part of our broader vision of a resilient ecological corridor that spans both the Trent and Puntledge Watersheds, protects sensitive ecosystems, watersheds, and species at risk; restores ecological function; engages stewardship community; and provides access to nature for all ages and abilities.
Our goal is to bring this landscape into local ownership and to work with our community on long term land management plans that protect ecological values, support low impact community access and builds wildfire resilience.
With your support we will continue to make conservation history on Vancouver Island.
Between October 1st 2025 and March 31st 2026 we are working to secure the final $500,000 toward this major land acquisition – and you can help us make this happen!
Please consider making a charitable donation to the CCFS today!