LFV Fire Crew Story #1
Lil’wat Forestry Ventures (LFV) had its first Firefighting contract crew 15 years ago. Starting with Type III Firefighting. Then 8 Years ago, LFV had its first Type II Firefighting contract and then two years ago we had our very first Indigenous Initial Response (IIR) Crew. LFV has maintained a great relationship with BC Wildfire Service […]
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On the Ground Stewardship: How Critter Piles Benefit Forest Ecosystems
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV), the Líl̓wat Nation’s forestry company, is committed to forest stewardship, placing emphasis on ecological health, cultural values, and community benefit. This is reflected on the ground through its forestry practices, where critter piles are part of their work to support wildlife, reduce wildfire risk, and return organic material back to […]
Standing for the Future: The Role of Retention Trees for Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures (LFV), the forestry division of the Líl̓wat Nation, approaches its work in the forest with a deep commitment to stewardship, one that balances ecological health, cultural values, and long-term sustainability. Rather than focusing solely on resource extraction, LFV takes a holistic view of forest management, recognizing the interconnected relationships between trees, wildlife, […]
LFV Team Feature: Levi Robson
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV) is a forestry management corporation within the Líl̓wat Nation in Mount Currie, British Columbia. As the company continues to grow, we are proud to introduce the people behind the work. Levi Robson, Forestry Technician, has been with LFV for a little over a year. In this role, he coordinates silviculture […]
Beyond the Trees: How Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Grows Healthy Forests from the Ground Up
For Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV), a leading forestry management corporation within the Líl̓wat Nation in Mount Currie, B.C., healthy forests are not measured only in cubic metres of timber, the most common term for harvested wood volume. Instead, they are measured by the richness of cultural values and resources, and by how well the […]
Reaching New Heights: The Role of Líl̓wat’s Climbing Crew in Forest Management
Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Ltd. (LFV) is a leading forestry management corporation within the Líl̓wat Nation in Mount Currie, British Columbia. Within the corporation, crews and departments work together to manage and care for the Nation’s forests while helping keep the community safer from the risk of wildfire. Among the team is the group often referred […]
Stewardship in Practice: Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures Leading Sustainable Woodlot Management
For more than ten years, Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures (LFV), Líl̓wat Nation’s forestry company, has been managing Woodlots 49 and 1666 near Mount Currie Indian Reserve 6. Together, these woodlots encompass a combined area of more than 1,000 hectares – Woodlot 49 covering 522 hectares, and Woodlot 1666, 496 hectares. “A Woodlot Licence is a unique […]
Lil’wat Forestry Ventures Forestry Summer Student: Andres Villuendas-Flores
View original article from UBC Andres Villuendas-Flores (Forest Resources Management) Forestry Summer Student – Lil’wat Forestry Ventures For the first half of the co-op term, I have been working as part of the Silvicultural surveying crew at Lil’wat Forestry Ventures. We have been focusing on the type of surveys that monitor the health and growing […]
Learning from the Land and our People: The Path of Reconciliation
Story by Jordon Gabriel, Community Relations & Forestry Manager with Lil̓wat Forestry Ventures As a residential school Survivor, the word ‘Reconciliation’ holds a much deeper meaning for me than many might realize. From Indigenous Peoples being taken away to residential schools to now having a voice in decisions about their lands, our country and society […]