About FTCCIS

The Forest Trust for the Children of Cortes Island (FTCCIS) was incorporated and registered as a BC Society (non-profit) through the Registrar of Companies on November 15, 2012, and registered as a Canadian charitable organization in 2014.

Our multi-generational Board of Directors and team of Associates are guided by the following principles.

Vision

To establish, in perpetuity, a legacy of protected, natural forest on Cortes Island on behalf of children and future generations.

To nurture relationships between children and nature, and to inspire advocacy for the natural world.

Mission

On behalf of children and the general public, we will work with community, government, and industry to:

• Acquire the Children’s Forest.
• Protect, steward, and provide access to the Children’s Forest.
• Develop and deliver nature-based educational programs
• Conduct long-term, scientific research

Values

Respect

• Humility, service, compassion, active listening

Integrity

• Professionalism, accountability, honesty, confidentiality

Cooperation

• Inclusivity, harmony, transparency, patience, open communication

Spirit

• Joy, enthusiasm, courage, curiosity, perseverance, sense of humor, positivity