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The New Forest Act Roadshow
A public presentation on the future of forest management in British Columbia
Part of a province-wide tour introducing the New Forest Act
Monday, June 15, 2026
7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College
Entry by donation
Jennifer Houghton, Campaign Director of the New Forest Act initiative, will present a citizen-developed legislative proposal designed to replace B.C.’s current forestry framework.
The proposal outlines a shift toward protecting critical watersheds, restoring degraded forest lands, and maintaining a working forest within ecological limits—while supporting more stable regional economies.
“Across B.C., communities are dealing with increasing wildfire costs, water concerns, and long-term uncertainty in the forest sector,” said Houghton. “This is about laying out a practical path forward.”
Across the Comox Valley, residents are increasingly concerned about watershed protection, wildfire risk, and the long-term condition of surrounding forests. This presentation examines how forest legislation influences those outcomes and what alternatives may exist.
Events are structured as a public presentation followed by a question-and-answer period.
The full tour includes communities across the Interior and Vancouver Island throughout June.
