Westcoast Rainforest on Vancouver Island

Welcome

The Central Westcoast Forest Society is a registered charity based on Vancouver Island, BC. The CWFS works with a variety of private and public sector partners restoring aquatic and forest ecosystems while providing educational and recreational opportunities.

Read more

Central Westcoast Forest Society logo redesign

Logo Redesign!

With the help of talented local Tofino graphic designer Jay Santarossa, the CWFS has a refreshed, modern look to the society's logo. To get in touch with Jay, visit Santarossa Creative.

CWFS Team at Work

CWFS Team at Work

Members of the Central Westcoast Forest Society hard at work.  Photos courtesy of Jeremy Koreski, jeremykoreski.com.

Restoration

Restoration
Central Westcoast Forest Society, together with Parks Canada, is working with various interested parties to repair stream damage so that salmon can once again flourish in these streams.

Read more

Monitoring

Monitoring
Environmental monitoring is a key component of each project carried out by CWFS. The Society has developed detailed and standardized methodologies for both terrestrial and aquatic monitoring.

Read more

News

Stream Restoration
Central Westcoast Forest Society mourns the passing of long-time director, friend and colleague Bob Redhead.

Read more