Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) welcomes the federal government’s $6.5-billion investment in forest-sector transformation announced in the 2026 federal budget, calling it an important opportunity to strengthen Canada’s forest industry and …
OTTAWA, ON—Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) is expanding its national network with the addition of the Association des grands propriétaires forestiers du Québec (AGPFQ) and Woodlots BC, strengthening the organization’s representation …
Ottawa, ON—Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) is pleased to announce Peggy McDougall, RPF Ret-SK, as the recipient of the 2026 Christopher Lee Memorial Scholarship, recognizing her commitment to forestry education and …
By Andrew de Vries, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Forest Owners Canada is being forced to rethink its relationship with wildfire. The fires burning across the country are no longer an …
Beyond the Fire Line: Why Private Forests Matter Now Read More »
By Andrew de Vries, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Forest Owners Canada is having an important conversation about the future of its forest sector. Fibre supply is tightening. Mills and communities …
Hidden In Plain Sight: Why Canada’s Private Working Forests Matter Now Read More »
OTTAWA, ON—Researchers at McGill University, in partnership with Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) and with support from MITACS Canada, are launching the first national survey of Canadian private forest owners in …
OTTAWA, ON—Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) congratulates the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and members of the Forestry Transformation Task Force on the release of their report, …
Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) is pleased to welcome Forest Nova Scotia to its membership, expanding its national network in Nova Scotia, home to Canada’s largest private forest region. The province …
FOREST NOVA SCOTIA STRENGTHENS CANADIAN FOREST OWNERS NETWORK Read More »
Forest damage insurance, a first for Canada, and affordable vacant land liability coverage products are now available to family and commercial forest owners. Kemptville, ON, March 18, 2026 — …
New Partnership Creates Brand New Insurance Options for Forest Owners Read More »
Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources today as part of its study on the forest industry, which is being severely affected …
STANDING COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES: FOREST OWNERS DEMAND FULL RECOGNITION Read More »
