The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers regularly publishes reports and studies to inform and contribute to the knowledge base of Canada's Forests. Choose one of the publication types below to access recently released publications or use the search to find information by keyword or topic.
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CCFM FPWG Spongy Moth Risk Assessment
This assessment was triggered by recent increases in detection of spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), an invasive species, in un-infested areas of Canada, as well as outbreaks in areas where this pest is considered established. The objective of this assessment was to characterize the risk posed by spongy moth’s spread to currently un-infested forested areas […]
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National Forest Pest Strategy
The National Forest Pest Strategy (NFPS) promotes collaboration between all parties involved in forest management and protection with the common goal of maintaining healthy forests and a sustainable forest sector. Through a common approach to pest risk analysis, the strategy seeks to enable forest managers across the country to make the most efficient use of […]
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Review of conceptual advances in disturbances interactions
The Forest Pest Working Group (FPWG) under the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) is working towards best practices for analysis, decision-making and action to make forest pest management in Canada more proactive, more coordinated, and ultimately more effective. Its work focuses on developing and implementing a National Forest Pest Strategy, providing an integrated framework […]
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Strategic Plan for Climate-Sensitive Growth and Yield Modelling
The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) is pursuing a collaborative, national level initiative to develop climate-sensitive growth and yield models. The ultimate outcome is envisioned to be a national-level open-source approach, applicable in both managed and unmanaged forests, drawing from a diversity of approaches and models and having characteristics of interoperability, modularity, scalability, and […]
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Annual Meeting of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers – June 5, 2024
CANADIAN COUNCIL OF FOREST MINISTERS ADVANCE WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION AND FOREST STEWARDSHIP Cranbrook, British Columbia, June 5, 2024 – Federal, Provincial and Territorial forest ministers met in person by gathering in Cranbrook, British Columbia, to discuss shared priorities, common challenges, and emerging opportunities in Canada’s forest sector. Ministers were hosted by the current Chair […]
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CANADIAN COUNCIL OF FOREST MINISTERS RELEASE THE CANADIAN WILDLAND FIRE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION STRATEGY
CANADIAN COUNCIL OF FOREST MINISTERS RELEASE THE CANADIAN WILDLAND FIRE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION STRATEGY Cranbrook, British Columbia, June 5, 2024 – Federal, Provincial and Territorial forest ministers are pleased to announce the Canadian Wildland Fire Prevention and Mitigation Strategy. Severe wildland fire events in Canada are increasing in frequency, intensity, and costs. In the coming […]
