- Canada's stringent forest laws and regulations, combined with the largest area of voluntary, third-party sustainable forest management certification on earth, assure customers that they are buying products from well-managed forests.
- Sustainable forest management recognizes non-timber forest values, many of which also contribute to the national economy.
- Although legislation and policies are different from one jurisdiction to the next, they all share a common vision, a common goal around sustainable use.
- In almost every jurisdiction there is a requirement to report to the public and to provide some information that demonstrates the progress towards sustainability.
Canada's forests have global significance economically and environmentally so its leadership in sustainable forest management extends far beyond its borders. Canada was a founding member of the Montréal Process, created in 1994. It continues to be one of the 12 members of the Montréal Process and provides a liaison office. Canada is also an active participant in United Nations Forum on Forests and supports the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. |