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The Canadian Forest Service alone operates five research centres and two research forests.
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- There are forest research centres in all regions of Canada, funded by federal or provincial governments, academic institutions or industry.
- The recent consolidation of three Canadian forest research institutes has created FPInnovations, the largest public-private forest research and development institution in the world.
- This consolidation provides for greater efficiency and strength in innovation and research and development.
Canadian researchers have been studying the country's forests for generations with the intent of keeping its forest ecosystems healthy and productive, and its forest industry viable and competitive. Forest science research brings together experts in topics ranging from biodiversity to silviculture to socio-economics, and there is a growing appreciation for the need to include the traditional knowledge from Aboriginal peoples and local communities. Canadian scientists work with their international counterparts on forestry-related projects such as the impacts of climate change and the development of innovative wildland fire management tools, systems and techniques. |