Lílwat Nation Land Use Plan Forestry Policy Update

Lílwat Nation wished to update the policy directives in the Líl̓wat Land Use Plan (2006) with respect to Líl̓wat Nation management of forest resources and forestry practices, and to address the current political pressure to protect old growth forests. New policy directives were needed to respond to the provincial recommendations to establish Old Growth Deferral Areas throughout Lílwat Territory. Work was required to understand community perspectives and goals for forestry and articulate these goals into management directions. WCS assisted in community engagement and, working with the Project Committee, developed the updated forestry policies.