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Canada has more publicly owned forest land than most other forest producers (93 % public (77% owned by the provinces and 16% by the federal government)).
This land is managed to safeguard natural diversity and address the interests of all users.
Canadian governments consult a broad spectrum of forest users to ensure that recreational, social, wildlife and economic values are considered in forest management activities and decision making involving public lands.
Canadians have made it clear that they want to be involved in decisions related to how their forests are managed. Governments at all levels have responded with policy development that is open and transparent, based on community involvement and backed by comprehensive legislation. |