This research explores the conditions necessary for sustainable community forestry in British Columbia (BC), focusing on the Kaslo and District Community Forest (KCFS) as a case study. The goal is to understand how to achieve a balance between economic, social, and ecological values in forest management. The study begins by reviewing literature on community-based natural resource management and community economic development to identify key enabling conditions. These conditions are then analyzed through a case study of the Kaslo Community Forest, which provides insights into the specific context of BC. The research identifies several enabling conditions, including the capacity of community organizations to demonstrate benefits to the community and the ability of members to work together. The analysis also highlights the importance of synergy among these conditions for success. However, the KCFS faces challenges due to its forest tenure arrangement, which hinders its ability to achieve its holistic objectives. The Ministry of Forests plays a critical role in addressing these issues and improving the chances of successful community forest management. The research contributes to the literature by integrating insights from community-based natural resource management and community economic development, refining hypotheses, and providing new insights into the conditions necessary for sustainable community forestry in BC.This research explores the conditions necessary for sustainable community forestry in British Columbia (BC), focusing on the Kaslo and District Community Forest (KCFS) as a case study. The goal is to understand how to achieve a balance between economic, social, and ecological values in forest management. The study begins by reviewing literature on community-based natural resource management and community economic development to identify key enabling conditions. These conditions are then analyzed through a case study of the Kaslo Community Forest, which provides insights into the specific context of BC. The research identifies several enabling conditions, including the capacity of community organizations to demonstrate benefits to the community and the ability of members to work together. The analysis also highlights the importance of synergy among these conditions for success. However, the KCFS faces challenges due to its forest tenure arrangement, which hinders its ability to achieve its holistic objectives. The Ministry of Forests plays a critical role in addressing these issues and improving the chances of successful community forest management. The research contributes to the literature by integrating insights from community-based natural resource management and community economic development, refining hypotheses, and providing new insights into the conditions necessary for sustainable community forestry in BC.