Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. Releases Report Highlighting a Year of Growth and Awareness of Indigenous-Led Forestry
- CentralCR
- Jan 20
- 2 min read
Williams Lake, B.C.: Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. (CCR) has released a report highlighting a strong and productive year in 2025 marked by continued forest rehabilitation work in the Cariboo Chilcotin region, national recognition, and growing acknowledgement of Indigenous-led forestry initiatives.
“Our report reflects on our steady progress with our crews continuing their on-the-ground rehabilitation efforts, along with the work of our leadership team to share their knowledge at provincial and national gatherings,” shared Percy Guichon, CEO of CCR. “These activities demonstrate how CCR’s work is helping contribute to forest health, reduce wildfire risk, to better protect communities, and support long-term resilience for both the land and the communities that depend on forestry.”
A key story in the report is the Palmer Project, a large-scale forest rehabilitation initiative along Palmer Lake Road. The project work has focused on addressing large areas of forest damaged by the 2017 wildfires, plus managing the dense, new growth that could increase the risk of future fires. In 2025, the Palmer Project received national recognition from Natural Resources Canada for its role in advancing wildfire knowledge and supporting Indigenous fire stewardship, reflecting the collaborative work of crews, forestry professionals, and partners across the Cariboo Chilcotin.
In terms of sharing knowledge of Indigenous led forestry initiatives, the report shares details of Percy Guichon speaking at several key conferences, including the Indigenous Forestry Conference in Nanaimo, B.C., the Forest Nursery Association of B.C. Conference in Sidney, B.C., and the Forward Summit West Coast Conference in Vancouver, B.C. These speaking opportunities allowed CCR to share its experience and perspectives on Indigenous leadership in forestry, wildfire recovery, and the importance of land-based stewardship for future generations.
“This report has allowed us to reflect and share on what’s possible when Indigenous Peoples are able to take the lead in forestry. Our crews and partner Nations are showing how forest rehabilitation strengthens the land and the people who depend on it,” noted Guichon. “Seeing this progress makes us proud of what we are accomplishing together, and we hope it inspires others to reach out to partner with us as well.”
Read the report for additional stories and updates: https://www.centralcr.ca/_files/ugd/adaaa2_9e109a57e04d46759faa4a4bcfab65b5.pdf
About Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd.
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation is a joint venture of Tŝideldel First Nation, Tl’etinqox Government, and Yunesit’in Government. The joint venture was originally formed to address the 100,000 hectares of dead pine left in the Chilcotin region and to rehabilitate those stands into productive forests. The fires in the summer of 2017 amplified the need to address heavily burned forest stands with minimal economic value. CCR’s mission is to coordinate and implement large-scale forestry programs and initiatives within the traditional territories of the Tŝideldel First Nation, Tl’etinqox Government, and Yunesit’in Government, generating economic, social, and environmental benefits. For more information: www.centralcr.ca
For an Interview with CCR contact:
Aleece Laird, Communications Liaison, aleece@amplifyinc.ca, 250.574.0221
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