The Federation of BC Woodlot Associations [FBCWA]

The FBCWA and its member associations are working together with various agencies to build an effective extension infrastructure (advisory services, training and course offerings) for woodlot forestry in BC.

The Small Woodland Partnership (SWP) consists of like-minded organizations with a common interest in promoting best management / responsible forestry practices on small woodlands in BC. The SWP provides resources and training information to small woodland owners. The program focuses on non-industrial private forest land that is not currently committed to forestry. The goal is to increase landowner knowledge of responsible forest practices and or sustainable forest management.

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AIDI The Agroforestry Industry Development Initiative was developed to enhance and increase agroforestry activities in BC and to help the agri-food industry adapt to change. Agroforestry is part of the agri-food industry.

The FBCWA administers the project funding for the initiative.

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A new Agroforestry Sector Strategic Plan has been completed with the support of the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations, the Woodlot Product Development Council, the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands and individual producers. The plan details the strategic priorities and actions needed to support agroforestry development and adoption in BC for 2009 to 2013. The goal of this support is the creation of profitable, sustainable agroforestry opportunities for BC, which contribute to the viability, diversity and stability of the agriculture and forestry sectors, to the benefit of the individuals, families and communities that depend upon them.

The Strategic Plan's recommendations were built on information and input from three primary sources:

A review and analysis of previous agroforestry research and development work in BC, assessed in the context of recent trends and developments;
Surveys to provide a quantitative baseline of the current state of agroforestry development and stakeholder interests and issues; and,
Focus group sessions, input from the Agroforestry Management Committee and other stakeholder submissions.

The recommended strategic directions are as follows:

Expand and Strengthen Partnerships
Demonstrate Agroforestry Practices
Develop the Business Case
Improve Market Connections
Improve Awareness, Extension and Education
Support Policy and Regulation Development

For more information on the recommended strategic directions and proposed actions, please refer to the full version of the new Agroforestry Sector Strategic Plan and Appendices.

Download the 2009-2013 BC Agroforestry Strategic Plan.

Download the 2009-2013 BC Agroforestry Strategic Plan Appendices.

The Forest Investment Account (FIA) is a provincial government mechanism for promoting sustainable forest management in British Columbia. The Woodlot Program is a part of the Landbase Investment Program and it provides funding for eligible forest management activities on Woodlot licenses. The objectives of the Landbase Investment Program (LBIP) are to actively foster sustainable forest management and improve the public forest asset base by carrying out eligible activities on Crown land.

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