Snaw-Naw-as Forestry

The mission of NEDC is to build a sustainable future and contribute to self-determination of a healthy, vital, and strong Nation, creating a legacy for future generations by focusing on projects that lead to financial self-sufficiency through Snowhyulth (community inclusion), transparency, accountability and organizational effectiveness. The NEDC acts in the interest of all Snaw-Naw-As band members, both current and future, to create a better quality of life for Snaw-Naw-As people through economic development. The Snaw-Naw-As Forestry Services LP oversees the commercial forestry licenses including the First Nation Woodland Licence (FNWL) N3I.

The FNWL will be managed to ensure sustainability to support environmental health, protection of Snaw-Naw-As cultural values, and economic benefit. The Snaw-Naw-As community has pride in knowing that they have stewardship of lands within the traditional territory. Commercial forestry will focus on sustainable logging practices that protect old growth, fish bearing waterways, and all other naturally occurring species in the territory.

The NEDC operates through 7 guiding principles as outlined in their Strategic Plan:

1. Working for the community and giving back,

2. Working together as a community,

3. Respect and trust,

4. Communication,

5. Responsible decision making,

6. Commitment and discipline to contribute “What You Can Where You Are”, and

7. Innovation and learning.