About Us

The primary role of the CCFM is to provide:

• A forum of discussion and exchange of views on forestry-related issues of common interest or with an intergovernmental or international standpoint.
• A vehicle to work cooperatively on common forest and forestry-related issues of Canadian and international concern.

Objectives of the CCFM

• Promote cooperation between governments regarding emerging forest and forestry-related issues of common interest and of intergovernmental or international significance.
• Cooperate in developing and maintaining the scientific information base required to support forest management decision making.
• Demonstrate international leadership on sustainable forest management.
• Promote forest management in Canada.
• Cooperate with other ministerial councils and other instances, as appropriate, to address common issues.
• Share information on issues impacting on the forest sector.
• Provide a framework within which agreements can be signed and implemented on specific areas.