The goals for the community forest are:

To reflect community values and respect the land.
To sustainably manage for all forest resources.
To enhance local partnerships that support forest education and an increased public understanding of forestry.
To operate the community forest as a viable forestry enterprise.
To realize socio-economic benefits such as local employment and economic activity associated with milling and manufacturing.
To generate revenue for economic development and community stability.

Strategic Planning – Five Strong and Integrated Pillars:

In 2018 the Standing Committee explored a Strategic Plan under the guidance of Management Plus. The resultant pillars provide guidance to decision-makers and give indicators for monitoring progress.

Strong Positive Partnership
- Have an effective and respectful Board of Directors with directors from both the City and the Williams Lake First Nation
  - Indicator: Level of annual satisfaction of Partners and Directors (i.e. annual survey)
Sustainable Forest Management
- Ensure forest planning includes planning for all resource values
  - Indicator: # of forest management decisions made to reflect non-timber values
Respect for Culture and Heritage Resources
- Identify and consider culture and heritage values in forest planning
  - Indicator: # of educational initiatives to reflect culture and heritage values
Community Engagement and Education
- Increase and support Community understanding on sustainable forest management
  - Indicator: # of community members participating in WL Community Forest events
Long Term Financial Sustainability
- Ensure long-term financial viability that generates annual revenues for partners and community
  - Indicator: Annual net profits, averaged over running 5 years