The Forestry Department is responsible for promoting forest management strategies and practices that ensure sustainable use of Heiltsuk forests and protection of key cultural and environmental values in Heiltsuk Territory.
The guiding principles for forest management are to:
1. Ensure conservation of natural and cultural resources
2. Ensure Heiltsuk priority access to resources for cultural and sustenance use
3. Enable appropriate Heiltsuk commercial and recreational use of resources
4. Enable the appropriate non-Heiltsuk commercial and recreational use of resources.
The guiding principles for forest management are to:
1. Ensure conservation of natural and cultural resources
2. Ensure Heiltsuk priority access to resources for cultural and sustenance use
3. Enable appropriate Heiltsuk commercial and recreational use of resources
4. Enable the appropriate non-Heiltsuk commercial and recreational use of resources.
Employment & TrainingExplore current employment opportunities with HIRMD’s partners in Industry, popular forest sector links, and upcoming training sessions and initiatives.
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Heiltsuk Forest StewardshipThe HIRMD Forestry and Referrals Committee is the delegated body of decision makers responsible for ensuring the stewardship of Heiltsuk forests and deliberating on all resource referrals in Heiltsuk Territory. View the committee’s structure, membership, and terms of reference. You can also explore the various legislation, policies, and agreements that guide forest stewardship practices in Heiltsuk Territory.
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Active Forestry DevelopmentView the approved forestry developments in Heiltsuk Territory by company and project details.
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For further questions, please contact our Forest Manager, Matt Garmon at: 250.957.2303 ext. 232