tmíxʷ naqscn Forest Landscape Plan
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Survey is open until July 10
Overview
Dates: May 11 to July 10, 2026
Who: The Ministry of Forests
What: A collaborative planning initiative between First Nations and the Province of British Columbia to guide future forest stewardship and sustainable forest management across the planning area
Where: Thompson Okanagan region (Cascades planning area)
Why: To raise awareness of the project, understand the forest values of local communities and the public, and guide future engagement opportunities
How: Online, in-person
Engagement summary
The tmíxʷ naqscn (ti-MUUK nak-CHEEN) Forest Landscape Plan (FLP) is being developed through a government-to-government partnership between First Nations and the Province of British Columbia.
tmíxʷ (The Land and All Living Things) naqscn (One Voice) reminds us that our Forest Landscape Plan is about unity, respect, and shared responsibility for the land, water, and all living things.
This engagement invites the public to share their perspectives and values related to forests in the Cascades planning area. The planning area spans multiple First Nations’ traditional territories and includes diverse ecosystems that support cultural, ecological, recreational, and economic values. The FLP will guide long-term forest management through shared decision-making and respectful relationships, bringing together First Nations Traditional Ecological Knowledge, community input, and Western science.
Public input will help inform the planning process by identifying values and priorities related to:
- Forest stewardship and ecosystem health
- Water and watershed values
- Wildfire risk and resilience
- Biodiversity and habitat protection
- Climate change adaptation
- Sustainable timber supply
Cascades planning area
This is not an officially designated boundary. Because the name tmíxʷ naqscn on its own does not clearly indicate location, the wording “Cascades planning area” was chosen to help geographically orient people. The boundary is designed to follow watershed boundaries and is within the Thompson Okanagan region, and includes all of the Merritt Timber Supply Area (TSA), as well as portions of other TSAs and districts. A full map of the boundary can be viewed on the project page.
How to participate
Opportunities to participate include an online survey and open houses. Details will be shared on this page as they become available. For more information about the tmíxʷ naqscn Forest Landscape Plan, including project details, maps, and updates, please visit the project webpage: tmíxʷ naqscn Forest Landscape Plan – Project Details – Planning in Partnership.
Open houses scheduled from 6 to 8 pm at:
- May 25 – Victory Hall, 427 Crowsnest Hwy, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N3
- May 26 – Princeton & District Community Skills Centre (Pasayten Room), 206 Vermilion Ave, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0
- May 27 – Merritt Civic Centre – Room 2, 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
Open houses scheduled 6:30 to 8 pm at:
- June 8 – Coldstream Community Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 1L5
- June 9 – Sandman Centre (Kamloops Kia Lounge), 300 Lorne St., Kamloops, BC V2C 1W3.
- June 10 – Ashcroft Community Hall, 601 Bancroft St, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0
- June 15 – Virtual
The four open houses from June 8 to June 15 will be jointly held with the Thompson River Watersheds FLP. These projects have no relation to each other and are only sharing the open house space.
How your contribution makes a difference
The tmíxʷ naqscn Forest Landscape Plan is in Phase 2 of the 5-phase process for developing a FLP. This phase focuses on “values identification and assessment” for FLP. It involves learning what matters most to communities to help inform future forest management.
Your input will:
- Help identify values and priorities across the landscape
- Contribute local knowledge and perspectives
- Support informed and transparent decision-making
- Help shape future forest management approaches
Public input will be considered alongside First Nations Traditional Ecological Knowledge, technical analysis, and stakeholder input to support the development of the Forest Landscape Plan. Together, this work supports a long-term vision where the land, water, and all living things are cared for in a way that sustains ecosystems, communities, and future generations.
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