Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures and UBC Collaborate to Spark Conversation on Increasing the Use of Indigenous Knowledge in Forestry Practices
Photo: Owl Creek one year after the burn. Photo credit: Líl’wat Forestry Ventures. Mount Currie, B.C. – Jordon Gabriel, Forestry Technician with Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures (LFV) and University of British Columbia research lead, Dr. Tonya Smith, recently co-wrote a powerful article for the Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) Magazine. The article, published in the Spring 2025 […]
We Work Together with the Land
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Showcases Wildfire Risk Reduction Through Traditional & Modern Practices Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures (LFV) is a leading forestry management corporation that operates within the Líl̓wat Nation in Mount Currie, British Columbia. What began as a small woodlot has grown into an operation that now manages nearly 75 percent of the Nation’s territory. Through […]
First Nation-led Innovation in Forestry Uses Cultural Burns and Thinning to Bring Back Food and Wildlife
Mount Currie, B.C. – The Silviculture Innovation Program (SIP) of the Bulkley Valley Research Centre (BVRC), recently launched its first episode of a new series titled ‘Out On A Limb’. The goal of the series is to uplift voices of trailblazers in B.C. communities who are leading innovative management practices for the betterment of the […]
LFV Team Feature: Dr. Tonya Smith
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV) is a leading forestry management corporation within the Líl̓wat Nation in Mount Currie, British Columbia. As we continue to thrive and grow, we are excited to introduce our dedicated team members who help us manage one of the Nation’s most precious resources while upholding our commitment to community safety. Dr. […]
LFV Team Feature: Troy Reuben Bikadi
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV) is a leading forestry management corporation within the Líl̓wat Nation in Mount Currie, British Columbia. As we continue to grow, we are excited to introduce our dedicated team members who help us manage one of the Nation’s most precious resources while upholding our commitment to community safety. Troy Reuben Bikadi, […]
Wildfire & Community Resilience Training Cohort #2
Stillwater Consulting and Lil’wat Forestry Ventures (LFV) recently partnered to deliver two fully funded, six-week training programs on Wildfire & Community Resilience. Following the successful launch of the first group of students at the end of January 2025, the second cohort is set to begin on February 19, 2025, at Ts̓zil Learning Centre, in Mount […]
Wildfire & Community Resilience Training
Stillwater Consulting, in partnership with Lil̓wat Forestry Ventures (LFV), will be delivering a fully funded six-week training program on Wildfire & Community Resilience at Ts̓zil Learning Centre, in Mount Currie, British Columbia. The training is set to begin on January 29th, 2025, and will deliver 240 hours of training across essential field skills, hands-on experience, […]
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Set to Begin Collaborative Project with the University of British Columbia
Mount Currie, B.C. – Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures (LFV) is set to engage in a collaborative project with the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM) Program from January 20 to 24. Led by Dr. Ken Byrne, Registered Professional Forester (RPF), Lecturer, and Coordinator for the MSFM Program at UBC, 21 students […]
LFV Team Feature: Lance Reno Joe
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV) is a leading forestry management corporation within the Líl̓wat Nation in Mount Currie, British Columbia. As we continue to grow, we are excited to introduce our dedicated team members who help us manage one of the Nation’s most precious resources while upholding our commitment to community safety. Lance Reno Joe, […]
Lil’wat Forestry Ventures Leading Old Growth Stewardship Project in the Nation
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV), in collaboration with Stillwater Consulting, Chartwell Resource Group Ltd. (Chartwell), and the Líl̓wat Nation’s Lands & Resources Department, is leading an Old Growth Stewardship Data Collection Project. The goals are to identify and assess old-growth areas within Lil’wat’s traditional territory to better understand how to manage the forest for all […]