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Canada’s National Forest Strategy A Vision for Canada’s Forests – 2008 and Beyond

Canada’s National Forest Strategy A Vision for Canada’s Forests – 2008 and Beyond. Presentation to the North American Forest Commission June 10 th , 2008. Outline. Background and Context Key Elements of the Vision Realizing the Vision. Key Issues.

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Canada’s National Forest Strategy A Vision for Canada’s Forests – 2008 and Beyond

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  1. Canada’s National Forest StrategyA Vision for Canada’s Forests –2008 and Beyond Presentation to the North American Forest Commission June 10th, 2008

  2. Outline • Background and Context • Key Elements of the Vision • Realizing the Vision

  3. Key Issues • Changing demographics and public expectations • Economic/industry challenges • Climate change adaptation

  4. Context • Canadian Council of Forest Ministers is developing a sixth-generation National Forest Strategy -a national framework for forest sector led by 14 jurisdictions (national, provincial, and territorial) • A change in approach with the proposed Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyond

  5. VISION COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT (SFM) Issue #1 Forest Sector Transformation Issue #2 Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Aspirational Goals & Outcomes Aspirational Goals & Outcomes Content of the Vision

  6. Realizing the Vision: Forest Sector Transformation • Innovating • Expanding Markets • Investing in People • Raising Awareness

  7. Realizing the Vision: Climate Change • A national forest pest strategy • Wildland fire management agenda • Improved forecasting • Mitigating and adaptingto climate change

  8. Concluding remarks • Leadership required to: • Maintain momentum • Consolidate partnerships • Raise awareness

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