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 Model Forests are more than just trees. Model
Forests are working-scale forest-based landscapes, but they are also mainly
about people and the process of coming together in local partnerships and in a
larger network to develop, test and share
solutions to local challenges in sustainable forest management.
Model Forests succeed because they actively involve Aboriginal peoples,
environmentalists, industry managers, landowners, members of forest-dependent
communities, academic institutions, outdoor enthusiasts, parks officials and
scientists who have an interest in their region’s natural resources. Working
collaboratively to determine priorities and goals for local sustainability and
the realization that this cooperation is the most effective means of addressing
everyone’s needs is the glue that holds Model Forest
partnerships together.
The growth and evolution of Model Forests in Canada, from the beginning stages
of building partnerships in the early 1990’s to present efforts to disseminate
information and advance sustainable forest management throughout the country,
provides a fascinating history and body
of knowledge for others wishing to establish similar initiatives. And many
countries are following in Canada’s footsteps – the Model Forest concept has
been exported internationally into
more than a dozen countries around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
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