Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, and every day, we acknowledge the crucial role of Indigenous leadership in Canada’s forest sector. They have generations of knowledge about how the forest evolves and how to manage it environmentally and

Happy International Youth Day! Let us celebrate the creativity, energy, and leadership of young people worldwide, including the forest sector. FPAC’s Green Dream Internship program empowers the next generation to shape a sustainable future. Learn about this year’s interns:

Unmanaged forests can increase wildfire risks, especially as trees age and become vulnerable to pests, fire and wind. Balancing biodiversity with proactive forest management and harvesting can help protect communities, reduce carbon emissions, and sustain economic prosperity in

Shoutout to the Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) for fostering education and practical experience in the forest sector for Indigenous youth. We are thrilled to be a part of this initiative – check out the adventures of this summer’s participants.

How do we turn wood waste into something more valuable? Managing roadside piles can eliminate fire risks and substitute heavier fossil fuels.

Kevin Holland’s 30+ years in rural & northern municipal leadership makes his voice an important add to the Ontario Cabinet table. His understanding of forestry issues is good news for forestry workers, families, and communities across the province. FPAC OFIA #onpoli

It is Women’s Equality Day! We are proud to honour the achievements of women in all sectors, including forestry. Let us empower women leaders who drive innovation and sustainability in our forests for generations to come.

Innovative wood products like mass timber should be considered from the start of the planning process, not as an afterthought. Governments need to prioritize wood in procurement to meet the rising global demand, which is estimated to quadruple by 2050.

In light of the recent wildfires in Jasper, where more than 25,000 residents and visitors were evacuated, David Herle of The Herle Burly Podcast discusses how people and fire should co-exist with special guests Edward Struzik Edward Struzik and Kate Lindsay. forestryforthefuture.ca/latest/the-her…

Congrats to Abby Dombroski (second from the left), the recipient of the FPAC bursary at the CIF Silver Ring Ceremony at Algonquin College last week! We’re proud to support future leaders in forestry.

On behalf of the forest sector and the 200,000 Canadians working in it, we wish you a happy #LabourDay!

The International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) is just around the corner. Join global leaders, innovators and experts to explore cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future. Learn more and register here: ic-sd.org/?utm_campaign=…

This year’s CIF-IFC Nat'l Conference is taking place Sep 15 - 18. The theme, ‘Forest Protection’, will explore various forest threats such as wildfire, invasive species and discuss a variety of sustainable forest management practices. To register, visit: cif-ifc.org/conference-agm…

Congratulations to the team past & present at Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper! 100 years of quality products and family-supporting jobs in Thunder Bay. This mill is a forest economy anchor for Northwestern Ontario - and is more than just a pulp mill also serving as a biorefinery and

FPAC Green Dream Internship Program | Alberta-based Ally-Ann Romanchuk blogs about ‘Wildfires Effects on Forestry and Communities’, and how companies salvage cut blocks. Read more: fpac.ca/posts/ally-ann…

Thanks to Maclean’s Magazine magazine for the feature article called: Building Resiliency Against Wildfires. The article was a collaborative piece featuring Jennifer Gunter of the BC Community Forest Association , forestry consultant Bruce Blackwell and Forest Enhancement Society of BC 's Steve Kozuki fesbc.ca/macleans-magaz…

We need to rethink fire risk and forest management. Canada’s wildfires burned an enormous 17 million hectares in 2023, surpassing all previous records. These extreme wildfire seasons underscore the need to streamline our forest management strategies. “Unfortunately, efforts to

FPAC Green Dream Internship Program | Kevin Diep, a Controls Engineer Intern, shares his journey into forestry, discussing what inspired him to join the sector. Read his story: fpac.ca/posts/kevin-di…

FPAC is pleased to host our 2024 National Forest Policy Conference today at the National Arts Centre | Centre national des Arts. Canadians can look to the solutions in our own backyard – our forests – to help solve some of today’s most pressing national challenges. Thank you to those