The First Nations Forestry Program (FNFP) is a partnership program between First Nations and the federal government, and is viewed as a model of cooperation between federal departments. It is a valuable program that enables First Nations to deal with their forestry priorities.

The purpose of the program is to improve economic conditions in status First Nation communities with full consideration of the principles of sustainable forest management.

The four federal funding objectives of the program are:

To enhance the capacity of First Nations to sustainably manage their forest lands
To enhance the capacity of First Nations to operate and participate in forest-based development opportunities and their benefits
To advance the knowledge of First Nations in sustainable forest management and forest-based development, and
To enhance the institutional capacity of First nations at the provincial and territorial level to support their participation in the forest-based economy.

The purpose of this web-site is to inform First Nations people, and others, about the opportunities and accomplishments of the First Nations Forestry Program. You will also find tools and information to guide you in applying for funding, plus other useful items.