Community strength through local forestry
About Us
Initiated by the Simpcw First Nation and funded by BCTS and the Ministry of Forests, the Robson North Thompson Forestry Coalition has membership from Simpcw Resources Group and Simpcw First Nation, five community forests, municipal representatives, value-added manufacturers and industry representatives.
The coalition held a field tour in April 2024 and an in-person meeting in Clearwater in March 2025. The aim of the coalition is to optimize fibre use, strengthen regional value-added manufacturing, build local capacity, and foster community employment and sustainable development through collaboration.
Simpcw First Nation received the 2025 Collaboration Award recognizing their leadership in establishing this coalition by the First Nations Forestry Council in April 2025. An early product of this group is the creation of a directory including fibre flow information of the manufacturers, tenure holders, and supporting members of the coalition.
The group has received funding to support the continuation of its work, including the development of an online wood marketing tool.
Our Mission
At RNTFC, our mission is to enable and support local processing of harvested logs within the region, fostering local capacity building, community employment, and sustainable development through cooperation and partnerships amongst our members.
The RNTFC is dedicated to supporting and promoting small and medium value-added specialty forest products producers in the Robson and North Thompson region.
Our Vision
Thriving economy, people, communities and environment.
Our Guiding Principles
RNTFC promotes local manufacturing, collaboration, sustainability and inclusivity.
Our Values
Thoughtful decisions
We make decisions that honour the diverse approaches, opinions, and values of our members, recognizing the importance of each affiliation within our collective.
Accountability
We are accountable to our members and the broader community, ensuring that our actions consistently align with our mission and guiding principles.
Dedication to improvement & prosperity
We are dedicated to the continuous development of our members and the value-added sector, driving long-term prosperity for all involved.
Commitment to our local communities
We ensure that our actions contribute to the well-being and sustainability of the regions we serve, fostering thriving and healthy communities.
Focus on strong relationships
Between the Simpcw Nation, local governments, and stakeholders, together forming a coalition that reflects the unique needs and values of the region.