Resilient forests
for Generations
Indigenous-led forestry and large-scale land rehabilitation in the Cariboo Chilcotin.
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR) works with First Nations, government and industry to rehabilitate forests, reduce wildfire risk, increase resiliency, and enhance the utilization of natural resources.
About CCR
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR) is a joint venture company owned by the Tŝideldel First Nation, the Tl’etinqox Government and the Yunesit'in Government. Our focus is to coordinate and implement large scale forestry programs and initiatives within our traditional territories to provide sustained economic opportunities for our communities and to ensure the long-term sustainability of our traditional forest land-base.
CCR is recognized as an innovative organization—a catalyst that creates new economic opportunities. We are leaders in the forestry sector, with a proven reliability to carry out large-scale forest rehabilitation work.
Chief Otis Guichon
Director of CCR and Chief
of Tŝideldel First Nation
Councillor Paul Grinder
Director of CCR and Councillor
of Tl'etinqox Government
Chief Lennon Solomon
Director of CCR and Chief
of Yunesit'in Government
Vision.
First Nations people leading forest rehabilitation and management on their traditional territories.
Mission.
To coordinate and implement large-scale forest rehabilitation programs and initiatives within the traditional territories of the Tŝideldel First Nation, the Tl’etinqox Government and the Yunesit'in Government, generating economic, social, and environmental benefits.
Our Core Areas of Focus
Large-Scale Impact. Lasting Benefits.
CCR’s projects focus on forest rehabilitation through reforestation, wildlife habitat restoration and by enhancing the utilization of wood fibre. Learn more about the work we do and our incredible partners.
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Landscape Rehabilitation & Restoration
Rehabilitating wildfire-affected and disturbed forests to improve forest condition and support long-term recovery.
Fibre Recovery & Value Creation
Recovering damaged and lower-value wood fibre for pulp, biomass and other uses while helping offset rehabilitation costs.
Wildfire Resilience & Risk Reduction
Reducing the amount of woody material on the land that can fuel a wildfire and improving forest conditions to help reduce the risk and severity of future wildfires.
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Indigenous Leadership
First Nations-led forestry that supports local employment, business opportunities and economic benefits within communities.
Forest & Ecosystem Health
Managing overcrowded and damaged forests to support healthier forests, wildlife habitat, and long-term forest values.
Provincial and Federal Impact. Local Roots.
Applying Indigenous values and practical approaches that can inform large-scale forest rehabilitation elsewhere in British Columbia and Canada.
Project Partners
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
“Protecting the safety, health and economic well-being of communities across Canada is one of my top priorities as we face the ongoing threat of wildfires, NRCan’s funding for the Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd.’s project will support the Cariboo Chilcotin to incorporate cultural and traditional knowledge and reduce the risk and impact of wildfires and protect their communities.”
Honourable Tim Hodgson,
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
