In 2002 the Canadian Forest Service launched Phase 3 of the national Model Forest program.

The network’s vision for 2007:
Increased implementation of sustainable forest management throughout Canada’s managed forest land base.

In defining a local vision for Newfoundland and Labrador, the WNMF is considering the cultural influence forests have brought to the province’s communities. We hope the Model Forest program will bring balance between provincial interactions of economics, social science, and ecological concerns.

The WNMF’s vision for 2007:
The partnership of the Western Newfoundland Model Forest is implementing innovative SFM systems and tools; adapting their management practices and philosophies; exchanging knowledge locally, provincially and nationally; and balancing our social, economic and ecological values.

Objectives for Phase 3

Objective 1 – Planning and Support
Using a balanced approach (equal consideration for ecological, social and economic values), develop sustainable forest management (SFM) systems and tools and increase the capacity for partners to implement approaches within and beyond our boundaries. Achieving these objectives is the mandate of the Planning and Applied Science Standing Committee.

Objective 2 – Knowledge Transfer and Communications
Communicate national, provincial and local SFM priorities through the dissemination of results and knowledge by working in cooperation with the Canadian Forest Service, model forest network, provincial partners, affiliated stakeholders and the public. Achieving these objectives is the mandate of the Knowledge and Science Transfer Standing Committee.

Objective 3 – Outreach and Involvement
Increase the level of public understanding of SFM within the province to provide opportunities for effective participation. Achieving these objectives is the mandate of the Knowledge and Science Transfer Standing Committee.

To see how we're meeting these objectives through various programs and activities, visit our Annual Activities section, Beyond our Boundaries, and Project Showcase.