Publications

Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) publications for more information.

Fact Sheets

Position Papers

CFO Recommendations to Canada’s Standing Committee on Finance in Advance of the 2023 Federal Budget (PDF)
Forest Landowners Key to Success of Two Billion Tree Goals (PDF)

Briefs

Economics of Private Forests

Canada’s Forest Land

The vast majority of Canadian forests are publicly owned by provincial governments — these forests belong to all citizens. It’s easy to forget that a significant portion, roughly 10% of forested land in Canada is actually privately owned and this land accounts for 20% of our country’s forest production. CFO is committed to long-term, resilient forests and a healthy climate.

Ecological Goods & Services

Our members are your neighbours, supplying fresh drinking water, important fish, wildlife and plant habitats, forest products and other social and environmental services that support local businesses and our communities. We are committed to sustainable forest management to enhance biodiversity and help fight climate change.

Protecting Critical Habitat

We are committed to sustainable forest management to enhance biodiversity and help fight climate change. Our members use science-based practices, including third-party certification, to manage forests, wildlife habitats, biodiversity and water protection. CFO believes the federal government should establish clear policy distinction between Crown lands and private property when designating and protecting critical habitat under the Species at Risk Act.