MLMCF.CA

McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest

What is a Community Forest?

The McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest (MLMCF) is part of the British Columbia Community Forest Association network of rural community-based organizations engaged in community forest management.

Established in 2009, our community forest agreement grants the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest Limited Partnership the right to harvest up to 30,000 cubic metres of timber per year on 24,664 hectares of public forest lands in the Mackenzie timber supply area.

Profits from MLMCF timber sales are used to achieve the Community Forest’s mission and objectives, including short and long-term forest management planning and operations, profit-sharing, and community investments.

The MLMCF is a partnership of the District of Mackenzie and the McLeod Lake Indian Band.

Our Accomplishments

What We Do

The mission of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest Corporation is to use the principles of environmental, economic, social and cultural stewardship and sustainability in the management of the community forest for the benefit of the people of the communities of the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the District of Mackenzie.

The community forest will be managed under the principles of ecological sustainability, economic viability, local employment, localized value-added or manufacturing opportunities, forestry education and training, identification and recognition of culturally significant areas, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Operations

We pride ourselves on the quality of forest management we are able to deliver and value good forest management over profit.

Community Benefits

The MLMCF is committed to long-term sustainability, providing leadership in local initiatives, and supporting the communities of Mackenzie and McLeod Lake Indian Band.

Projects

The MLMCF is committed to excellence in operational forestry practices, and also provides funding annually for research, physical works, and applied projects that enhance the Community Forest and benefit our partner communities.

Shareholders

The MLMCF is a partnership of the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the District of Mackenzie.

NEXT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: June 2022

Board of Directors

Directors contribute hundreds of volunteer hours to operate the Community Forest, meeting monthly to provide strategic direction for MLMCF activities.

Public Outreach

The Community Forest concept relies heavily on community-based ideas and knowledge gained through public outreach.

NEXT MEETING: October 26 2022

Susan Mulkey

BC Community Forest Association

“The District of Mackenzie and the McLeod Lake Indian Band have shown collective leadership in the set up of the corporate structure they are using to operate a community forest tenure,” said Susan Mulkey, extension and communication manager at the B.C. Community Forest Association. “It is a clear and helpful road map for future partnerships between First Nations and municipalities.”

Jim Atkinson

MLMCF Director

“The Indicators Survey shows the spectrum of what community forests can accomplish. Profitability of a community forest is measured by different metrics than used by industry. While profitability can be measured in cash, no less important are more intangible benefits such as the long-term health and sustainability of our forest; recreation, employment, and development opportunities for community members; and harmony with all the other users of the forest.”

Latest News

Public Information Sharing Session

Posted in Uncategorized by MLMCF Admin on April 16, 2024

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30 in the Sas Da’ Ghe room – Mackenzie Rec Centre Check out Roy Rea’s article for the BC Forest

Public Information Sharing Session

Posted in Uncategorized by MLMCF Admin on April 26, 2023

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:30 in the Sas Da’ Ghe room – Mackenzie Rec Centre

Call for 2024 Project Funding Proposals – We’ve Expanded Our Program!

Posted in Community Projects, Press Release by MLMCF Admin on November 15, 2020

Want to help enhance the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest or have a project idea that would benefit the communities of McLeod Lake and Mackenzie?

Dan Boulianne, RPF

General Manager

Dan is a Registered Professional Forester and General Manager of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest.

Dan Boulianne, RPF

Jim Atkinson, RFT

Board of Directors

Jim Atkinson is appointed by the District of Mackenzie as Director of the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest Corporation. He is the Chair of the Board.

Jim Atkinson, RFT