The North Island Woodlot Association strives to provide information about BC woodlots and advocate for excellence in small area tenure and private land management. NIWA's mission is to: promote and demonstrate small-scale forestry; deliver training and meetings to its members and the public; promote the woodlot program; network with other organizations; represent woodlot owners; relay small-scale forestry services. NIWA is one of twenty-three woodlot associations throughout BC belonging to the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations, an umbrella organization that represents the interests of all woodlot licensees and owners in British Columbia.