Osoyoos Indian Band and Gorman Group Collaborate on Sustainable Forestry

The Osoyoos Indian Band has entered into an agreement with Gorman Group to enhance its role in forest management within the TFL 59 area, east of Oliver. This partnership will not only create employment opportunities but also promote economic benefits for local Indigenous people.

The Osoyoos Indian Band has partnered with Gorman Group to strengthen its role in forest management within the traditional territory of TFL 59 area east of Oliver. This collaboration aims to create employment opportunities and economic benefits for local Indigenous people.

Under the partnership, Nk'Mip Forestry will propose harvest areas, wildlife habitat, and environmental monitoring, while Osoyoos Forest Nursery will provide seedlings for the project. Norm Druck from Gorman Group highlighted the importance of integrating cultural values into forest management practices.