Community Forests Expanding in McLeod lake/Mackenzie and North Island

September 16, 2026

Mayor Joan Atkinson stands at a podium with honourable Ravi Parmar — Mayor Joan Atkinson and Minster of Forests Honourable Ravi Parmar at the 2026 UBCM Convention

The Province of British Columbia has announced the expansion of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest, adding nearly 10,400 hectares and increasing the annual fibre allocation by 20,000 cubic metres. The expansion will support local jobs, strengthen wildfire resilience, enhance community-led forest stewardship, and help ensure a sustainable fibre supply for Mackenzie and McLeod Lake.

Read the full Government of British Columbia news release by clicking the link below:

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