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A trail signpost in the Middle Earth forest in Cumberland with a blue square and trail name Round Out on it.

Q&A: Cumberland Community Forest Society embarks on its largest conservation project yet

The organization recently purchased 105 hectares of forest in Cumberland. The Discourse spoke with Cumberland Community Forest Society’s executive director to learn more.
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A rocky outcrop with dry plants and arbutus trees at Comox Lake Bluffs Ecological Reserve. The lake and hills can be seen in the background.
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