Ontario's Forest Industry Partners:
Alberta
Agriculture and Forestry is responsible for the management of programs designed to facilitate the development of all components of the agriculture and food industry, to sustain the natural resource base of the industry and to encourage the development of rural communities.
- Forest Harvest Operations - The amount of timber harvesting is controlled to ensure that it does not exceed the sustainable level represented by the approved Annual Allowable Cut (AAC). The AAC is the volume of timber perpetually available for harvest. It is the current best estimate of the annual timber growth occurring in the forest.
- Forest Health - A healthy forest is able to sustain itself ecologically and evolutionary while providing for society's economic, social, recreational and spiritual needs and values.
- Forest Management - Alberta supports a policy of sustainable forest management designed to provide ecological, economic, social and cultural opportunities for the benefit of present and future generations.
British Columbia
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations - the Home Page of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations with links to all of the BC Government forestry sites.
- Ministry of Forests Headquarters & Branch Websites - Corporate Initiatives Division, Integrated Resource Operations Division, Resource Stewardship Division, Tenures, Competitiveness & Innovation Division, Timber Operations, Pricing & First Nations Division
- Forest Regions and Districts Websites - Cariboo Region, Kootenay/Boundary Region, Northeast Region, Omineca Region, Thompson/Okanagan Region, Skeena Region, South Coast Region, West Coast Region with links to all of the Forest Districts
- BC Timber Sales was founded in 2003 with a mandate to provide the cost and price benchmarks for timber harvested from public land in British Columbia. Through 12 Business Areas and an operational presence in 33 locations, BCTS manages some 20 percent of the provincial Crown allowable annual cut..
- Forest Practices Board is BC’s independent watchdog for sound forest practices. The Board provides British Columbians with objective and independent assessments of the state of forest planning and practices, compliance with the Forest Practices Code and the achievement of its intent.
- Ecosystems Branch - British Columbia is home to a rich diversity and abundance of native species and habitats. Programs within the Ministry endeavour to conserve biodiversity, provide a variety of opportunities for the use and enjoyment of wildlife in B.C., and maintain a balance between the needs of wildlife and the needs of the people.
Manitoba
Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship - Our goal is to provide Manitobans and other interested parties with information about the wide range of conservation-related programs and activities we have to offer in this province. Each was designed to ensure a clean, healthy environment for all Manitobans, present and future.
- Forestry is responsible for ensuring sustainable management of Manitoba's provincial Crown forests for present and future generations by setting forest harvest levels, monitoring forest management activities, ensuring forests are regenerated, providing protection from insects and diseases and, collecting revenues for use of Crown timber.
- Protected Areas Initiative is a government program dedicated to building a network of protected areas that contains the tremendous biological diversity found in Manitoba's varied landscapes.
- Wildlife - The mandate of the Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch is to protect wildlife resources in a manner consistent with the conservation of species and ecosystems for the benefit of Manitobans.
New Brunswick
Natural Resources
- Forests and Crown Lands - Crown Land Fact Sheet, Biodiversity, Digital Forest Resource Inventory Data, Records - Land Grants, Grant Plans and Survey Plans, Deer Wintering Areas, Herbicides, Fire Management, Forest Pests , Protected Natural Areas
- Protected Natural Areas - Nature abounds in New Brunswick. We want to ensure it always will. That is why we are permanently and legally protecting land and water that represent our natural heritage.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Forestry and Agrifoods Agency
Forestry Services Branch - is responsible for the stewardship of the province's forest environments for the benefit of our citizens. The Forestry Services Branch administers 32 offices throughout the province responsible for forest productivity, diversity, silviculture, protection, harvesting, and enforcement
Forestry Services Branch - is responsible for the stewardship of the province's forest environments for the benefit of our citizens. The Forestry Services Branch administers 32 offices throughout the province responsible for forest productivity, diversity, silviculture, protection, harvesting, and enforcement
Nova Scotia
Department of Natural Resources
- Forestry Division - Nova Scotia's forests are a mainstay of life. While the requirement to provide wood fibre to support our forest economy is still a primary concern, there is a need to sustain the quality and character of our forest resource and maintain a varied forest ecosystem.
- Forestry Program Areas - The Department of Natural Resources has foresters, forest technicians and other professionals who are constantly working on fostering the province's forests and forest industries. If you are interested in any of our program areas listed on the left, simply click that link for more information.
- Ecosystem Management - Forest ecosystem based management provides a holistic way of managing resources with emphasis on the natural environment. In addition to producing traditional resources, forests are part of the provincial identity and supply great social and environmental wealth.
- Code of Forest Practice - a framework for the implementation of sustainable forest management in Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Provincial Parks - Nova Scotia's provincial park system provide access to some of the best opportunties to enjoy the rich natural and cultural heritage our province has to offer.
Ontario
Forestry - Ontario's Crown forests cover almost two-thirds of the province. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry manages the health of these forests so they can continue to provide ecological, economic and social benefits.
- Sustainable forest management - How Ontario's forests are managed to ensure forest health now and into the future.
- Forest Renewal - How Ontario's forest are renewed, tended and protected after they are harvested.
- Forest industry development - How we help keep the forest industry competitive.
- Forest Research - Learn how research is helping to ensure healthy forests for future generations.
Quebec
Ministère des ressources naturelles du Québec
Forests of Québec - The forests are omnipresent in Québec. Vast, majestic, interspersed with thousands of lakes and rivers, they play a leading role in the economic, social and environmental sectors. The government’s primary aim is therefore to manage them in the best interests of present and future generations.
Biodiversity - Québec is home to close to 40,000 species of wild plants and animals, millions of domesticated animals, and many varieties of agricultural and horticultural plants. A number of ecozones and biomes are found in Québec, including tundra, taiga, spruce forest, fir forest, deciduous forest, and the St. Lawrence River.
Forests of Québec - The forests are omnipresent in Québec. Vast, majestic, interspersed with thousands of lakes and rivers, they play a leading role in the economic, social and environmental sectors. The government’s primary aim is therefore to manage them in the best interests of present and future generations.
Biodiversity - Québec is home to close to 40,000 species of wild plants and animals, millions of domesticated animals, and many varieties of agricultural and horticultural plants. A number of ecozones and biomes are found in Québec, including tundra, taiga, spruce forest, fir forest, deciduous forest, and the St. Lawrence River.
Saskatchewan
Ministry of Environment - works to manage, enhance and protect Saskatchewan's natural and environmental resources - fish, wildlife, lands, forests, parks, air and water - for conservation, recreation, social and economic purposes and to ensure they are sustained for future generations.
Forests - More than 90 per cent of the forests in Saskatchewan are provincial Crown forests. These publicly owned forests provide Saskatchewan citizens with many social, environmental and economic benefits. To protect the long-term health of the forest, as well as the economic activity it supports, the ministry regulates commercial forest use using several types of licences and permits.
Provincial Parks
Forests - More than 90 per cent of the forests in Saskatchewan are provincial Crown forests. These publicly owned forests provide Saskatchewan citizens with many social, environmental and economic benefits. To protect the long-term health of the forest, as well as the economic activity it supports, the ministry regulates commercial forest use using several types of licences and permits.
Provincial Parks
- Conserving - Our provincial parks system preserves significant ecosystems, landscapes and cultural resources. Provincial Parks contain cultural and natural environments that are treasured reminders of who we are and where we came from.
Yukon
Energy, Mines and Resources
- Forests- information on forest management planning, timber harvest plans, licences and permits, research, policy & procedures, legislation, annual allowable cut / annual limit, inventory, forest health, silviculture
- Wildlife & Biodiversity - Many Yukoners recognize the importance of maintaining biodiversity both here and around the world. They are working hard to ensure habitats remain healthy for the widest variety of species.
