Powell River Community Forest Ltd.

07/23/2026

Couple of 30 degree days, big jump in the fire danger level, help protect our community forest and watershed. Report any fires: 1-800-952-5555 or text: *5555 and any other activities impacting the environment: RAPP line 1-800-952-7277 or text: *7277

07/20/2026

Congratulations to PRCF's 2026 scholarship recipients, pictured is Katherine Isert who is enrolling in UVic Biology and Simon Bratseth, UVic Engineering. 3rd scholarship to Jarek Long, graduated BCIT Forestry, working for Crowhurst Forest Mgmt. Hope to grab a photo when he's back in town. photos:anjismithfotos

07/18/2026

The fall 2026 deadline for community forest grant applications is now September 30, 2026. PRCF website: www.prcommunityforest.ca has been updated to include some process changes and a new application template for non profit community group projects. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us directly. Pictured is spring 2026 grant recipients with PRCF directors and City Council. anjismithfotos

06/09/2026

06/07/2026

Thanks to Council for inviting the PRCF board to celebrate deposit of our 2025 PRCF dividend into the Community Forest Reserve Fund and meet up with the spring 2026 community forest grant recipients. Photo:anjismithfotos

04/08/2026

Good timing to be able to plant immediately after logging on H-266 and other 2025 blocks, total trees planted this spring for PRCF - 66,500. Great job by local company: Heartwood Reforestation. photos:anjismithfotos

03/23/2026

A quick reminder, the application deadline for spring 2026 grants from the community forest reserve fund is April 7, 2026. More information can be found on our website: www.prcommunityforest.ca
For those community groups who have applications carried over from the fall or have submitted new applications early and were hoping for feedback, we'll try to followup in next 2 weeks.

02/24/2026

PRCF's 2025 annual report will be a 4 page insert in the March 1st edition of qathet Living. The document can also be viewed online at www.prcommunityforest.ca. photo: anjismithfotos - Sweetwater Creek bridge (bomb squad), Ellie Winchell, team Canada mtn bike competitor, one of PRCF's 2025 scholarship recipients.

02/20/2026

PRCF thanks Council for hosting the community groups who received the fall 2025 community forest grants. Opportunity to hear more about their projects and recognize the people working hard to move our community forward in a positive way. Photo; anjismithfotos

02/18/2026

Thanks to City Council for their approval of fall 2025 community forest grants. A little longer process but a good outcome. The Spring 2026 grant application deadline is April 7, 2026, so not far away. More info, including the application process, evaluation criteria, and contacts can be found on our website: www.prcommunity.ca