Canadian Women in Timber is a registered non-profit, charitable society whose goal is to enhance and foster public understanding of BC’s forest resources and sustainable forest management. This October we will celebrate our 30-year anniversary!

We encourage sound management and wise use of our forest resources and believe a viable forest industry and healthy forests go hand-in-hand.

We are dedicated to informing the public regarding our forests and the forest industry by promoting forest awareness through education. A good deal of this education is focused on school children as they are the decision makers of the future. Given this knowledge we hope to inspire future generations to cherish our forests and lead a thriving forest industry for Canada.

Canadian Women in Timber was established in 1989 and is a truly grassroots organization. Members are all volunteers and are committed to making a positive difference. Most members have a connection to the forest industry and are the first to experience the social and economic consequences of forest land-use decisions and policy changes. 

As a member of the Canadian Women in Timber your involvement can be as big or as small as you want—from a few minutes a month to several hours or more! If you choose not to become actively involved, your financial support as a member will help sustain the organization.

Canadian Women in Timber has a provincial board of directors and branches throughout BC. Each branch has their own executive and carry out independent programs and activities in their community as per the Canadian Women in Timber constitution and by-laws.

Although our group was founded by women, we are not exclusive. Men represent a significant component of our membership and serve on our Board of Directors.

Individuals can be general members or belong to a branch in their community. Members receive The Leaflit newsletter and can attend and vote at branch and provincial annual general meetings.

Corporate (non-voting) memberships are also available and provide significant support for our programs.

Learn more about us on our website www.canadianwomenintimber.com