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SECHELT COMMUNITY PROJECTS INC. (the “Corporation”)

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD ON MONDAY,

JANUARY 29, 2018 AT 09:00 A.M. AT THE SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY FOREST

CONFERENCE ROOM, SECHELT, B.C.

PRESENT: Anderson, Tim Bonderud, Glen Craig, Geoff

(Directors) D'Arcy, Bob Fogarty, Fidel Fournier, Brian

Moonen, Peter

ALSO PRESENT: Harris, Linda - Administrator Lasser, Dave - Operations Manager

REGRETS: Tony Greenfield Pinfold, Tom

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m.

Agenda

The agenda was reviewed and adopted.

1.0 Minutes

MOTION:

UPON MOTION DULY MADE AND SECONDED IT WAS RESOLVED that the minutes of

the meeting of November 27, 2017 be received and approved without change. Motion carried.

Pursuant to Section 90(1) (g) "litigation" of the Community Charter, it has been determined that the

meeting will move in-camera at 9:12 am.

The Regular meeting resumed at 9:20 am.

2.0 Operations Manager's Report

The Operations Manager's Report was received and discussed. Further information was provided for

the following:

- FSCI Biological Consultants has been collecting information about Wilson Creek for two years but

has not analyzed the data yet. A full report is expected by the end of March.

- Road deactivation is not planned for the summer months because of fire hazard risk.

- Timber Supply Review does not become part of the Forest Stewardship Plan; it does become part

of the Management Plan.

- FSP delayed due to current legal scenario. Prior to submission of FSP we are required to review

any new legislation which comes into effect in the immediate prior four month period and make any

necessary additions or adjustments before actual submission.

- Community Forest will donate six cedar logs from Block EW23 to a shishalh Nation carver.

- The Province is reviewing the possibility of declaring new red-listed plant communities. We are not

required to address any species not on the Integrated Wildlife Management Strategy list.

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MOTION:

UPON MOTION DULY MADE AND SECONDED IT WAS RESOLVED that the Operations

Manager's Report be received and approved. Motion carried.

3.0 Finance

3.1 2017 Q4 Statement

MOTION:

UPON MOTION DULY MADE AND SECONDED IT WAS RESOLVED that the

Financial Report of 2017 Quarter 4, as prepared by TCG Chartered Accounts, be received and

accepted. Motion carried.

3.2 2018 Budget

- Should we create an educational module?

- Current budget includes trail system between Wormy and Pudd Lakes. Pudd Lake outside CF

tenure and is Crown land. A&A is willing to participate.

- installing docks and other structures within recreation sites bring liability issues.

- Community engagement budget should be increased to $25,000. Suggestion to bring in a

marketing group to help promote CF.

- Roberts Creek Elementary constructing a community facility for community gardens, etc.

How can we participate?

MOTION:

UPON MOTION DULY MADE AND SECONDED IT WAS RESOLVED that the 2018

Operating Budget be received and accepted with an increase for Community Engagement to

$25,000. Motion carried.

4.0 Business Arising

4.1 The report "EW28 Final Report: Wild Edible and Medical Mushrooms" was accepted and

discussed.

- Fidel to make minor adjustments and then the final report will be posted to website.

- A final report which encompasses the research from the whole tenure is still to be written.

More on-site data for this report was collected in 2017.

4.2 Timbers from Camp Byng - Approximately 1400 board feet available of varying sizes; no sap-

wood, no rot; CF has made an offer to purchase them for distribution to community groups.

Peter to follow up with Camp Byng representative.

4.3 The "Project Progress Summary" from Dr. Dave Bates regarding the monitoring of Wilson

Creek was accepted and discussed. This is a preliminary report and will not be posted for

public viewing. The full report will be posted at the appropriate time.

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5.0 Committees

5.1 Nominations

- Directors were polled for their desire to renew their term. Two directors will be stepping

down.

- Emails were submitted to select community members with requests for expressions of interest

to join the Board in 2018. One response has been received to date. That person has been

interviewed.

- Advertisements for directors will be published in the Coast Reporter for two consecutive

weeks.

5.2 Audit

- the 2017 audit has begun.

- the Auditors have committed to a mid-March completion.

6.0 Other Business

6.1 A Carbon/Climate Change Workshop is being held at UBC on March 6

- three directors will attend

6.2 The recent story from the Coast Reporter about our own Tony Greenfield receiving the

Governor General's Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers was discussed.

Pursuant to Sections 90(1) (c) "labour relations ..." of the Community Charter, it has been determined that

the meeting will move in-camera at 11:10 am

The Regular meeting resumed at 11:40 am.

7.0 Next Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday March 26, 2018 at 9:00

am.

Termination

There being no further business, the meeting terminated at 11:45 am.

Board of Director’s Meeting Jan 29th, 2018

Operations Report 1. Harvesting a) Contracts awarded based on bids received for work in CP 9 - Heydon Bay awarded EW28 and EW23; both roads and harvesting - plan was to harvest EW28 due to high hemlock prices and high hemlock content in EW28 - plan was to only build roads into EW23 in 2018 and harvest in Fall of 2019 - RJM Contracting was awarded HM49; both roads and harvesting b) Planned harvest volume was 23,000m3 c) ELF legal action forced us to mitigate for Heydon Bay; as a result, we are harvesting EW23 too d) As of Jan 23rd, - EW28 approx 30% felled; EW23 approx 80% felled; HW49 approx 90% felled e) hauling started Jan 16 in HM49; Jan 22 in EW23. 2. Sechelt Band a) Chief and Council very supportive of our harvesting in Wilson Creek b) No new details regarding Sechelt Band volume agreements with government/industry/Band 3. Wilson Creek Monitoring a) Waiting for Dave's final report on information gathered to date; (summary is in BOD package) - final report March 31 (as per Dave, Jan 19th) b) It has been a very active (and long) field season for him and his crew c) Crew has just finished the sifting and sorting of in-stream bugs collected 5. FIA /Fertilizer/Fire Planning/etc a) Feedback from MOF about other 2 areas getting their projects done in 2017 fiscal: - one is doing theirs now in Jan 2018 - one hasn't done theirs yet as of Jan 2018 b) Ours done in 2016; we can't apply for more until the others are done and evaluated by MOF 6. Road Deactivation a) Wayne's final report received b) Linda working on deactivation bid packages by area c) Expecting bids in spring; work in spring and fall 2018 (probably not summer) 7. In Progress a) FSP - progress slowed with current issues; - work finishing up; will be discussing with others before completing final draft 8. Wormy Lake a) Wormy Lake project complete; looking to install some benches at select locations b) Sign work almost complete: 2 done, 1 to do (Elise and Rand) c) Capilano Hwys has replaced the 3 signs as a community service; thx to Tyler !! d) other projects also being looked at within the CF, mainly in Halfmoon chart area 10. Engineering a) Chartwell engineering delayed by their backlog of work in fire season; late Feb start

Sechelt Community Projects

Statement of Operations and Retained Earnings

Budget Actual

For the period ended December 31, 2017 $/M3 December 31, 2017 $/M3 Variance

Harvest Volume Sold(m3) 43,600 28,542 (15,058)

Logging Revenue 3,406,000$ 78.12 3,354,523$ 117.53 (51,477)$

Cost of Sales

Amortization 0 - - - -

Planning 69,900 1.60 69,183 2.42 (717)

Logging 2,951,829 67.70 2,179,885 76.37 (771,944)

Silviculture 152,600 3.50 102,038 3.58 (50,562)

Supervision and quality control - - - - -

3,174,329 72.81 2,351,106 82.37 (823,223)

Gross Margin 231,671 5.31 1,003,417$ 35.16 771,746

Interest and other income 29,873 29,162 (711)

261,544 1,032,579 771,035

Expenses

Administration

Advertising and communications 10,395 11,385 990

Amortization 0 774 774

Bad Debts 0 - -

Bank charges and interest 360 352 (8)

Board and committee costs 14,200 16,579 2,379

Contingency 30,178 - (30,178)

Licences and Dues 13,225 9,986 (3,239)

Travel 3,500 10,420 6,920

Legal and audit 77,800 25,748 (52,052)

Management and administration 205,368 184,587 (20,781)

Office and miscellaneous 22,760 27,778 5,018

377,786 287,609 (90,177)

Strategic Initiatives

Community engagement 61,000 6,714 (54,286)

Forest Management 35,000 45,902 10,902

Research 0 52,540 52,540

96,000 105,157 9,157

473,786 392,765 (81,021)

Net income (loss) for the period (212,242) 639,814 852,056

Retained earnings (period start) 1,317,694 1,317,694 -

Dividend 0 (125,890) -

Retained earnings, end of period 1,105,452$ 1,831,618$ 726,166$

Sechelt Community Projects

Balance Sheet

As at December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016

Assets

Current

Cash 2,451,393$ 1,795,461$

Temporary Investments - -

Accounts Receivable - 20,673

Prepaid expenses and WIP 12,735 -

Due from Broker 7,183 6,685

GST Receivable 7,203 3,286

Inventory - -

2,478,514 1,826,106

Property and equipment 3,097 3,871

Investment in and advance to subsidiaries 2,847 2,847

Prepaid operational costs 113,715 156,298

Deferred licence acquistion costs - -

2,598,172$ 1,989,122$

Liabilities

Current

Bank indebtedness -$ -$

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 71,706 44,030

Accrued silvicultural costs 315,246 281,842

Accrued road deactivation costs 131,342 97,295

Advance from Broker - -

GST Payable - -

Dividend payable 25,890 25,890

544,184 449,057

Shareholder's Equity

Share capital 172,600 172,600

Contributed surplus 49,770 49,770

Retained earnings 1,831,618 1,317,694

2,053,988 1,540,064

2,598,172$ 1,989,122$

Sechelt Community Projects

Statement of Cash Flows

Period ended Year ended

For the period ended December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016

Cash Provided by (used for)

Operating activities

Net income for the period 639,815$ (3,564)

Item not affecting cash

Amortization 774 968

Changes in working capital items

Accounts receivable 20,673 (13,798)

WIP and prepaids (12,735) -

Inventory - 147,904

Prepaid operational costs 42,583 40,978

Deferred licence aquistion costs - -

Accounts payable 27,675 (79,451)

Accrued silvicultural costs 33,404 (31,101)

GST payable (3,917) 7,431

Accrued road deactivation costs 34,047 0

782,320 69,366

Financing activities

Advances from shareholder - -

Due from Broker (498) 1,674

Payment of dividends (125,890) (225,890)

(126,388) (224,216)

Investing activities

Purchases of property and equipment - -

Investment in and advance to subsidiary - -

Redemption of (increase in) term deposits - -

- -

Net Increase (decrease) in cash 655,932 (154,849)

Cash position, beginning 1,795,461 1,950,311

Cash position, end 2,451,393$ 1,795,462

FINAL

January 17, 2018 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Total Total Total Total Total $ / m3

SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY FOREST

2018 PROFIT & LOSS BUDGET

Forecast

1.0 REVENUE

Total Revenue $1,507,146 $2,261,637 $335,412 $13,497 $4,117,692 $121.11

2.0 OPERATIONAL PLANNING

Total Operational Planning $18,000 $21,600 $15,600 $14,700 $69,900 $2.06

3.0 LOGGING OPERATIONS

Subtotal Logging $378,420 $655,994 $103,349 $0 $1,137,763 $33.46

SubTotal Roads $54,141 $86,531 $11,278 $0 $151,950 $4.47

Subtotal Phases $243,342 $377,418 $55,620 $500 $676,880 $19.91

Total Logging Operations $675,903 $1,119,944 $170,247 $500 $1,966,593 $57.84

4.0 ROAD DEACTIVATION

Road Deactivation accrual $8,784 $13,680 $2,016 $0 $24,480 $0.72

5.0 SILVICULTURE

Silvicultural accrual $42,700 $66,500 $9,800 $0 $119,000 $3.50

EXPENSES

6.0 Administration

Subtotal Administration $159,571 $83,828 $54,779 $84,327 $382,505 $11.25

7.0 Strategic Initiatives / Discretionary

Subtotal Strategic Initiatives $74,720 $24,160 $20,160 $24,360 $143,400 $4.22

SUBTOTAL EXPENSES $234,291 $107,988 $74,939 $108,687 $525,905 $15.47

Contingencies (Expenses) $16,400 $7,559 $5,246 $7,608 $36,813 $1.08

TOTAL EXPENSES $250,691 $115,547 $80,185 $116,295 $562,718 $16.55

SUBTOTAL NET INCOME $511,068 $924,367 $57,564 ($117,998) $1,375,001 $40.44

Shareholder Dividend(s) $0 $0 $0 $25,890 $25,890 $0.76

TOTAL NET INCOME $511,068 $924,367 $57,564 ($143,888) $1,349,111 $39.68

EW28 Final Report: Wild Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms

‘The Chanterelle Forest’?

Sunshine Coast International Academy and

Pacific Reishi Limited

pacificresearch007@gmail.com

December 2017

INTRODUCTION

Coastal British Columbia is recognized for its rich mushroom diversity. Fungi perform important ecological roles in forests. Wood and litter decomposers (saprophytes), mycorrhizal (tree-root symbionts), pathogenic and parasitic fungi interact with other organisms creating ecosystem stability and biological diversity. To date over 400 vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, lichens, and fungi have been identified from the study areas. There are an estimated 1200 species of fungi in the tenure areas.

Non-timber forest products are derived from botanical and mycological species that can be

harvested for commercial, recreational or traditional use. These include wild edible,

medicinal, and nutraceutical mushrooms. The management of botanical resources has received

increased

attention in the Sunshine Coast Community Forest recently.

The extensive commercial harvest of wild edible mushrooms and resource conflicts have led

to concern regarding the sustainability of mushroom diversity and abundance. This has

heightened awareness amongst resources managers and the public of their importance. The

impacts of timber harvesting on forest fungi has become the focus of political debate,

particularly in one stand in East Wilson (EW28), often referred to as “The Chanterelle Forest”. The objective of this research is to examine and compare the diversity and abundance of several

economically valuable mushrooms in EW28 with a similar block in the tenure, EW19. The

results are discussed in this report.

Research has increased our understanding of ecologically sensitive fungi in coastal

ecosystems. This information will help foresters to develop programs that sustain key

mycological values in the SCCF tenure.

STUDY AREAS

The Sunshine Coast Community Forest tenures are located approximately 50 km north of

Vancouver, British Columbia, the in the Pacific Ranges Drier Maritime Coastal Western

Hemlock Biogeoclimatic Sub-zone (CWHdm). Elevation of the research sites ranges from 200 to

600 m above sea level. This zone has relatively dry, warm summers and moist, mild winters with

little snowfall.

Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and Western Red

Cedar (Thuja plicata) dominate. Other prominent tree species include white pine and alder.

Aside from scattered veterans, the dominant trees are between 90 and 150 years old. Timber

volume estimates range from 700 to 1100 m3/ha. Major under-story species include salal, red

huckleberry, twinflower, sword fern, and a variety of mosses liverworts and lichens.

Figure 1. East Wilson area showing EW28 and EW19.

MUSHROOM SAMPLING METHODS

From preliminary research ten major species were selected for study in 2017. These covered a

range of ecological roles (saprophytic, parasitic, and mycorrhizal) and include many well-known

edible and medicinal mushrooms. Some of these, such as the pine mushroom (Tricholoma

magnivelare) and chanterelles (Cantharellus spp.), represent potential indicator species and are

of ecological and economic importance.

Appendix 1 shows the 10 mushrooms selected: Edibles--Pine mushrooms, chanterelles, boletes,

morels and cauliflower mushroom. Medicinal and nutraceuticals—Artists conk, hemlock varnish

cap, red belt, turkey-tail and split-gill.

Mushroom surveys were performed from July to December, 2017 to collect information on the

selected species. Approximately a one-hectare area (1000m line x 10m swath) was examined in

each site on successive days. Specimens were identified, counted and samples collected during

reconnaissance surveys. Data was tabulated and compared on the types and abundance of the

selected mushroom species encountered during surveys.

Fungi were identified using mushroom field guides, texts, literature and local knowledge.

Specimens of select species were dried, labeled and stored for reference purposes.

RESULTS

Table 1 shows the types and numbers of selected mushrooms observed (to date) at each site.

Table 1. Mushroom species and numbers observed in EW28 and EW19 Latin Name Common Name EW28 EW19 Cantherellus formosus Chanterelles 29 34 Tricholoma magnivelare Pine Mushroom 8 11 Morchella esculenta Morels 0 0 Boletus edulis Boletes 1 1 Sparassis radicata Cauliflower 1 2 Ganoderma applanatum Artists Conk 15 12 Ganoderma tsugae Hemlock Varnish Cap 0 1 Fomitopsis pinicola Red Belt 85 56 Trametes versicolor Turkey Tail 24 19 Schizophyllum commune Split Gill 11 9

General Trends

Edible Mushrooms:

Chanterelles and allies began fruiting late October at both sites, after the rains began. Flushes

continued into November and we can expect further fruiting well into late December until heavy

frosts or snow occurs. To date chanterelles and pine mushrooms were slightly more prevalent in

EW19. Pine mushrooms flushed in early to mid-November with modest, relatively short-lived

production to date. Further flushes are expected, and will also last until the heavier frosts.

Few boletes or cauliflower mushrooms were observed at either site to date. These have also been

found fruiting in the area well into December in previous years. Overall the numbers of wild

edible mushrooms were similar for both blocks. Not surprisingly ‘wormy’ mushrooms due to

insect larva infestations were less prevalent than in previous years--likely due to the hot, dry

summer and fall, and rapid onset of wet, cool weather in late November.

Medicinal Mushrooms:

The artists conk, turkey-tail and split-gill were encountered in similar numbers at both sites.

Hemlock varnish cap was found only in EW19. We can expect an increase in turkey-tail and

split-gill as autumn progresses and possibly a few more varnish cap if the temperatures remain

above freezing. The pioneering split-gill fungus will fruit well into December, even after frosts,

on decaying stumps, logs and branches.

The Red Belt (depicted on the title page) was observed in significantly higher numbers in EW28.

Growing primarily on decaying, outcompeted, understory hemlock, it is one of the most

prevalent shelf or bracket-fungi in BC forests and is ubiquitous throughout the SCPI tenure.

DISCUSSION

Autumn 2017 was warmer and drier than usual which impacted all forest mushrooms. This

combined with an extremely dry summer may be responsible for reduced abundance of some

mushroom species thus far this year. Mushrooms are generally ephemeral and sporadic in nature.

Mycelium mats, mycorrhizae-associated mycelium, primordia development and eventual

mushroom production depend much upon the moisture content of the substrate.

Generally, mushrooms fruited much later in 2017 than previous years. Chanterelles for example

are usually encountered late-July to August in the area; pine mushrooms mid-September.

However, this year the first flush of chanterelles and pine mushrooms occurred late October.

Reconnaissance surveys cover more ground and are similar to mushroom pickers meandering

through the stand in search of ‘patches’. Inherent problems for surveyors include the fact that

forest fungi can be sporadic and ephemeral in nature and other mushroom harvesters picking the

crop prior to surveyors. With this potential sampling error in mind, data for edibles must be

interpreted carefully and these and other factors considered prior to making broad conclusions.

The 10 mushrooms selected for the present study represent a wide range of ecotypes.

They are all economically valuable and sensitive to disturbances including over-harvesting, soil

disruption and compaction by pickers and hikers (all more prevalent in EW28 than EW19).

Timber harvesting results in successional changes for all types of forest fungi. The greater the

tree cover post-timber harvest, the higher the component of mycorrhizal fungi prevail.

Saprophytic and parasitic tree-fungi often fare well post-logging. Roots, stumps, coarse woody

debris and humus support a wide variety of species such as the medicinal mushrooms

Ganoderma, Trametes and Schizophyllum.

Fungi with known medicinal properties are the most valuable non-timber resource. These

saprobes are easily cultured and grown and result in light-weight, high value extract products.

Logged areas can support a greater number of perennial, wood-decay species. For example, the

split-gill is more prevalent in logged areas and only found in isolated, scattered patches on coarse

woody debris and stumps in unlogged areas.

There are over 1000 species of forest fungi in the SCCF tenures. Nearly 400 types have been

identified in the Roberts Creek portion alone. The impact of timber-harvesting on 120 of these

was examined in previous research by the author. Detailed inventories are beyond the scope of

the present research, prior to EW28 timber harvesting.

Question: Is EW28 “THE Chanterelle Forest” as it is often referred to locally? The answer is no.

EW28 is “a forest that produces chanterelles”; as does EW19, and many other areas throughout

the SCCF tenure. Nor is EW28 ‘The Pine Mushroom Forest’, nor in my humble opinion is it

‘The Elk Forest’. No specific block in the SCCF can be designated as ‘The Mushroom Forest’.

Over the past 30 years the author has examined hundreds of sites throughout the PNW for

mycological values. In my opinion EW28 is a rather a ‘normal’ mushrooming site. In fact, the

relatively high cedar component may reduce the diversity and abundance of ectomycorrhizal

fungi in portions of the block. Not to mention disturbances incurred from high human activities

onsite. EW28 is scheduled for logging and there appears to be no particular mycological reason

to preserve it over EW19 or any other similar age-class forest in this portion of the tenure.

In my humble view, EW19 is likely more ‘mycologically’ significant, more proximal to the

proposed Elphinstone park expansion, closer to the urban interface (as the crow flies) and less

trampled by human activity, making it a better candidate than EW28 for ‘preservation’. EW19 is

located adjacent to the existing research forest (Roberts Creek Study Forest) and could easily be

added to the existing study area as a cultivation forest where mushrooms, plants and other

economically and culturally valuable non-timber species are grown and enhanced in situ.

Resilience of wild mushroom populations after disturbance needs more research, especially in

areas identified as high priority for mushroom values. A number of models have been

developed to predict long-term mushroom productivity in managed stands. Many parameters

and assumptions are involved and it will be several decades before some of the longer-term

hypotheses can be tested

Clearly a priority is to examine areas of increased mycological diversity and develop

ecological and economic models to predict changes for sensitive mushroom species. Forest

cultivation and enhancement of valuable fungi requires R & D.

This study focuses on the value of important edible and medicinal mushrooms from a range of

ecological roles. The report summarizes only baseline data and results to date from mushroom

surveys. In order to make meaningful comparisons between the two sites numerous factors have

to be considered to determine longer term trends. Specimens of the selected species have been

dried and stored for reference purposes.

Further potential research couldinclude the establishment of an Agroforestry Cultivation Forest

for edible and medicinal plants and fungi where valuable types are enhanced or grown in situ.

Use approximately 50 hectares of the Roberts Creek Study Forest and surrounds, including

EW19, for agroforestry projects; primarily plant and mushroom cultivation and product research

and development. Promote and initiate an education/research facility on the Sunshine Coast for

the development of products made from economically viable non-timber species.

Selected Literature

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Banner, A., MacKenzie, W., Haeussler, S., Thomson, S., Pojar, J. and Trowbridge, R. 1993. A

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Biodiversity Guidebook, 1995. Forest Practices Code of British Columbia and B.C.

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Brown, E.A. 1963. Early stages in plant succession on Douglas-fir clearcuts on Mary's Peak

water-shed near Corvallis, Oregon. M.Sc. thesis. Oregon State University. 61 pp.

Fogarty, F. W. Master’s Thesis. Pine Mushroom Biology, Ecology and In Vitro Cultivation.

UBC. 1994.

Fogarty, F. W., 1997. Forest Mycology. Alternative Silviculture Systems- Impacts on Forest

Macrofungi in the Sunshine Coast Forest District. Regional Ministry of Forests Technical

Report. 30pp.

Fogarty, F. W., Berch S. and Brian D’Anjou, 2001. Ministry of Forests. Alternative Silviculture

Systems and Macrofungi.

Fogarty F. W. Chemical Analysis of BC Medicinal Fungi. Towers Lab. UBC. 2006.

Fogarty, F. W., 2000 Economic Strategy to Develop Non-Timber Forest Products in British

Columbia. Co-authored botanical and mycological products section of strategy with Dr. Richard

Lipsey and Dr. Russel Wills.

Green, RN and K. Klinka. 1994. A Field Guide to Site Identification and Interpretation for the

Vancouver Forest Region. Land Management Handbook Number 28. Ministry of Forests, British

Columbia. 285pp.

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commercially harvested American matsutake. Gen. Tech. Report. PNW-GTR-412. Portland Ore.

U. S. Dept. of Agric. Forest Service. Pacific Northwest Research Station. 68pp.

Inselberg, A. 1993. Roberts Creek Alternative Silviculture Systems Demonstration ecological

survey of treatment and control blocks. Contract Report for the B.C. Ministry of Forests. 9pp.

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. Chanticleer Press, New

York. 926pp.

McKenny, M. and D.E. Stuntz. 1994. The New Savory Wild Mushroom. University of

Washington, Press. Seattle. 250pp.

Miller, 0. K., 1980. Mushrooms of North America. E.P. Dutton. N.Y. 368pp

Molina, R., T. O'Dell, D. Luoma, M. Amaranthus, M. Castellano and K. Russell. 1993. Biology,

Ecology, and Social Aspects of Wild Edible Mushrooms in the Forests of the Pacific Northwest:

A Preface to Managing Commercial Harvest. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service,

Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland, OR. 42pp.

Norvell, L.L, Kopecky, F., Lingarden, J. and Roger, J. 1994. The chanterelle (Cantharellus

cibarius ) - a peek at productivity. Oregon Cantharellus Study Project. Oregon State University.

Corvallis, OR. Pl-11.

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Phillips, R. 1991. Mushrooms of North America. Little Brown and Co. Toronto. 319pp.

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and the Sunshine Coast, B.C. Ministry of Forests and Canadian Forest Service, British Columbia.

Appendix 1. Wild Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms Selected for Surveys

NOTE: There are several toxic mushrooms such as several Amanitas and False morels than exist

in the SCPI tenures. These are sometimes mistaken for similar looking edible mushrooms

leading to several mushroom poisonings annually in the province. Caution: If in doubt about the

edibility take specimens to an mycologist or to a reputable mushroom buying station.

www.loggingfocus.org

January 16, 2018 Sechelt Mayor and Council, On January 2, 2018, the Supreme Court of BC ruled that members of ELF (Laurie Bloom,Ross Muirhead, Hans Penner) had raised a serious issue about whether the Sunshine Coast Forest District Manager improperly issued the permit for Cutblock EW28 due to a lack of proper public process. Enclosed is Justice Warren's Oral Reasons, indexed as 2018 BCSC 26. We ask that you specifically consider paragraphs 56-58, which provide in part:

[56] On the record before me, it seems clear that there was no real public or community consultation in relation to this particular cut block before the application for the cutting permit was finalized in 2016... [57] Although there appears to be no specific legislative requirement for public consultation in relation to the development of a site plan or at the time that a community forest agreement holder applies for a cutting permit in relation to a specific site, there is no doubt that community involvement in the management of a community forest, at least in a broad sense, is mandated… [58] In the circumstances… I am satisfied that there is a serious issue to be determined with respect to whether the District Manager's decision ought to be quashed as a result of the dearth of community consultation at the site plan or cutting permit application stage….

ELF’s judicial review examines how the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (“SCCF”) structures its public consultation planning process. The hearing of the judicial review is now scheduled for March 5 and 6, 2018. However, to maintain the injunction against the logging of Cutblock EW28 pending the determination of the judicial review, ELF was required to provide an undertaking as to damages. SCCF estimates their damages will be approximately $216,000, with most of that expense related to clearing out logs already felled. ELF takes issue with this estimation of damages, but as we are unable to provide an unlimited undertaking of damages given the risk, the injunction was lifted yesterday at 4:00PM, January 15, 2018. Thus, it seems likely that the judicial review will take place after EW28 has already been completely or substantially logged. We see this as against the public interest given the important issues raised in this petition. The District of Sechelt, as sole shareholder of the SCCF, is partly responsible for the lack of public consultation that is now the subject of the judicial review. To compensate for this lack of oversight on the owner’s part, the right and proper thing for Council to do as this stage is to intervene and direct SCCF to defer logging until the judicial review is heard and determined. To that end, we urge the District of Sechelt to direct SCCF to place a stop work order over activities in EW28 until the Judicial Review is completed. Once the determination of the review is made by the Courts, then the future of EW28 can be decided with a clear conscience. Please advise at your earliest convenience. Laurie Bloom Ross Muirhead Hans Penner for ELF