Canada's national forest strategies: A comparative analysis

1998 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 683-693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeff L. Young ◽  
Peter N. Duinker
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Additional Time ◽  
Sustainable Forests ◽  
National Forest Policy

Canada's national forest strategies (NFS) advance a commitment to maintain the diversity of social, economic, and ecological values throughout the nation's forests. This paper tracks and compares four major events in the progression of Canada's national forest policy: (i) the 1981–1987 forest sector discussion paper; (ii) the 1987–1992 forest sector strategy; (iii) the 1992–1997 NFS; and (iv) the 1998–2003 NFS.The 1987 NFS consisted of recommendations, whereas the 1992 NFS presented commitment statements. Unfortunately, the 1992 strategy did not reference the Canada Forest Accord nor vise-versa. Further, the Accord signatories simply endorsed a set of national commitments - these were not binding on the provinces. The 1998 NFS strengthened the connection to the second Canada Forest Accord, but connection is still not complete, as the second Canada Forest Accord does not reference the 1998 NFS. Nonetheless, both 1998 documents direct signatories to produce measurable action plans by 1999, thereby determining their specific responsibilities and deadlines. Together, the 1998 Canada Forest Accord and NFS accommodate regional differences while instilling a level of responsibility to achieve sustainable forests nationwide.The process to develop the NFS has improved through each iteration due to the greater range of discussion topics and wider spectrum of participants, especially Aboriginal people. The flexibility in allowing additional time to consult stakeholders and draft better strategies has also strengthened the 1998 NFS, as the 1998 National Forest Congress was delayed.Maintaining wide consultation to address key stakeholder values, retaining flexibility while encouraging a significant level of commitment, and keeping strong connectivity between the Canada Forest Accord and the strategy are components for developing successful national forest policy in the future. Key words: Canada Forest Accord, Canadian forest policy, forest values, national forest strategy, policy development, public consultation, sustainable forests

scholarly journals Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe Part 5. Towards a new forestry development strategy in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-364
Author(s):  
Adam Kaliszewski
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Forestry Policy ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
European Forest ◽  
Council Of Ministers ◽  
National Forest Policy

Abstract The aim of this paper was to review and evaluate drafts of forest policy documents that have been developed for the purpose of updating the Polish “National Forest Policy” of 1997, but never entered into force. A total of 14 documents were covered in this analysis including 13 Regional Operational Programmes of the National Forest Policy and the draft of the National Forest Programme (NFP) developed in 2000–2005, as well as nearly 300 recommendations for the “second” NFP, elaborated in 2012–2016. Very soon after the “National Forest Policy” came into force, it turned out that it needed to be adjusted to changing legal, social and economic conditions. The first attempts to revise and amend the document were made already in 2000. As a result, until 2004, 17 Regional Operational Programmes of the National Forestry Policy were developed and, on that basis, until mid-2005 a draft for a new NFP was worked out. However, the draft was neither adopted nor did it ever enter into force. The second attempt to work out the NFP was made in 2012 and resulted in the development of nearly 300 recommendations to the programme. However, to date, the NFP itself has not been finished. Most of the documents examined here refer to the current priorities of the European forest policy, and thus they would close gaps in the Polish “National Forest Policy”. In this context, the recommendations to the “second” NFP are of great importance, because they were prepared through a wide participation of various stakeholders and they refer to a wide range of problems, propose specific legal regulations, as well as indicate directions for further development of the Polish forest sector. However, the completion of the NFP is a matter of political decision that rests with the Council of Ministers.

scholarly journals Forest policy goals in Poland in light of the current forestry aims in Europe Part 3. European priorities for the forest policy in Polish programmes and strategies

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-227
Author(s):  
Adam Kaliszewski
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Political Sector ◽  
European Forest ◽  
National Forest Policy

Abstract The aim of the paper is to review and evaluate Polish programmes and strategies centred on and related to forest, as well as national and transregional development strategies and priorities formulated at the european level. this work covers the ‘National Forest Policy’ and 28 other strategies, policies and programmes representing various forest-related policy areas, including environmental protection, agriculture and rural development, climate and energy as well as development strategies from 1997 to 2017. The study shows that many of the priorities of the European forest policy have not been reflected in the ‘National Forest Policy’. These include, among others, adapting forests to climate change and enhancing their mitigation potential, enhancing the economic contribution of forestry to rural development, enhancing the role of the SFM in a green economy, securing the participation of all stakeholders in forest-related decision-making processes, improving communication in forestry and developing cross-sectoral cooperation. However, many of these forest-related issues have already been included in numerous strategic documents of other policy areas. As a result, many European forest policy priorities are scattered across Polish policy documents of different forest-related sectors and it raises justified concerns that inconsistencies and contradictions exist between them. Another matter of significant concern is that the issue of forests and forestry is barely mentioned in any of the examined development strategies. This may also indicate that the forest sector is getting more and more marginalized in the socioeconomic and political sector, as forest policy goals are defined and achieved within other policy areas and are practically absent in national and transregional development strategies.

16 Jahre waldpolitisch relevante Prozesse im Buwal / Bafu | 16 years of processes at the SAEFL / FOEN relevant to forest policy

2007 ◽  
Vol 158 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Werner Schärer
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Forest Service ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
National Forest ◽  
Organisational Structure ◽  
Service Organisation ◽  
Federal Structure ◽  
National Forest Policy

At the level of the federal government, since 1990 there have been at least 16 important processes relevant to forest policy. These processes mainly ran in parallel, but were in part contradictory,sometimes they were complementary and synergies were also achieved. The processes are divided into three main categories (processes triggered by nature, by the surroundings and self-initiated processes). They are briefly described and evaluated from a personal, forest policy point of view. Seven points for thought are used to show what needs to be taken into account in future national forest policy. Finally the Swiss forest service organisation is compared with another federal structure of an NGO, namely the organisational structure of Pro Senectute, the author's new area of work.

scholarly journals Forestry's Future Frustrated or A Condensed History of Canadian Foresters' Concern for Forest Renewal

1986 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. S. Fellows
Keyword(s):  
Forest Policy ◽  
National Forest ◽  
History Of ◽  
Forest Renewal ◽  
National Forest Policy

A 40-year review of the concerns of Canadian foresters over the lack of a national forest policy in general and over failure to provide adequately for forest renewal in particular, as told chiefly in the words of contemporary writings and speeches.

scholarly journals Advancing the cause? Contributions of criteria and indicators to sustainable forest management in Canada

2011 ◽  
Vol 87 (04) ◽  
pp. 488-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Duinker
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Forest Policy ◽  
Forest Sector ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Criteria And Indicators ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Practical Experiences ◽  
Forest Values

The aim of the paper is to take stock, based on my personal scholarly and practical experiences, of the progress made in Canada with criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management (C&I-SFM). Some developmental history is reviewed, and applications at national and local levels are summarized. In my opinion, Canada's work in developing and applying C&I-SFM has been beneficial, particularly in focussing forest-sector dialogues, in sensitizing people to the wide range of forest values, and in retrospective determinations of progress in SFM. Improvements over the next decade are needed in several areas: (a) improving data-collection programs; (b) linking C&I-SFM more directly into forest policy development; (c) shifting from retrospective to prospective sustainability analysis; and (d) applying C&I-SFM to non-industrial forests such as protected areas and urban forests. The C&I-SFM concept is sound. We have yet to tap its full potential in the pursuit of forest and forest-sector sustainability.

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