Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd (CCR) was recognized once again for their leadership in incorporating Indigenous values into sustainable forestry practices.
They were recently given the prestigious MUSE Creative Award in the educational category for their video series “First Nations Taking the Lead in Forestry in BC”.
It showcased CCR’s innovative approach to forest rehabilitation in Pressy Lake near 70 Mile House.
“As people in forestry, we often talk about how nice it would be if people understood the work we do.” Percy Guichon, Executive Director of Cariboo Chilcotin Rehabilitation stated. “We highlighted the hard-working people on our crews, the challenges of the work we undertake, and the difference we’re making as First Nations leading the way in forest rehabilitation efforts.”
The Pressy Lake pilot project, funded in part by the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, is featured in the award-winning 3-part video series and showcases the innovative work to rehabilitate areas impacted by the 2017 Elephant Hill wildfire.
“Creating these videos was important to help the public understand the work we are doing in forestry,”Guichon stated, “to mitigate wildfire risk to communities, create forests that support the growth of important medicinal and food-providing plants, enrich habitat for wildlife, and utilize
low-value wood waste to support BC’s bioeconomy.”
The award-winning video series was a collaborative effort between CCR, Amplify Consulting Inc. and Kiwi Man Creative.
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