Forestry insights for communities, practitioners and policymakers, live webinar / podcast series.
Join BCRC and the Forest Enhancement Society of BC for monthly conversations that centre practical solutions, community leadership, Indigenous perspectives, and wildfire resilience. Live 60-minute webinars (recorded and released as podcast episodes).
About the Series
Join BCRC and FESBC for a free monthly webinar and podcast series exploring practical forestry solutions, reconciliation, community forestry, wildfire resilience, and how to build meaningful relationships. Each episode features expert guests, personal stories, and audience Q&A.
Format: Live 60 minutes (≈45 min conversation + 15 min audience Q&A). Sessions are recorded and published as podcast episodes. Start time: 11:00 AM Pacific.
Upcoming sessions
September 24 — 11:00 AM Pacific
Reconciliation in Action: Building Meaningful Relationships in Forestry
What reconciliation looks like in today's forestry sector; Indigenous leadership in stewardship; economic opportunities; lessons from collaborative projects across B.C.
Guests: Indigenous forestry workers & professionals (details TBA)
October 29 — 11:00 AM Pacific
Community Forestry: Local Leadership Creating Local Benefits
What a community forest is and how it differs from other forestry models; how community forests support local economies and rural communities; balancing stewardship, recreation, and economic opportunity; innovations and success stories from across B.C.
Guests: Community forest leaders & local partners (details TBA)
November 26 — 11:00 AM Pacific
Forestry 101: Understanding BC's Forests
Common misconceptions about forestry and how to address them; communicating about wildfire risk reduction, forest health and restoration; building trust through transparent and consistent communication.
Guests: Forestry communicators & practitioners (details TBA)
December 10 — 11:00 AM Pacific
Wildfire — More Details to Come
Details TBD
All sessions begin at 11:00 AM Pacific. Sessions usually fall on the third Thursday of each month except December (Dec 10).
Resources & Recordings
- Video recordings (YouTube playlist)
- Episode reading packs & resource lists
- FESBC grant programs & resources
* Recordings will be posted after each episode
How the sessions work
Each episode is a conversation-focused, 60-minute session. Suggested structure: 5 min welcome, 10 min personal stories, 20 min theme discussion, 10 min practical examples, 10 min audience Q&A, 5 min final takeaways. Episodes emphasize stories and practical actions attendees can use.
Contact & Support
Questions or technical support: sarah@bcruralcentre.org
Accessibility: Live captions will be provided. If you need additional accommodations, contact us at the email above.
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