Government of Canada - Forests.pdf

.+ Government Gouvernement of Canada du Canada Canadian Service Forestry canadien des Service for~ts THE CANADIAN FORESTRY SERVICE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA The Canadian Forestry Service is the principal source of federal expertise in forestry. Its general objective is to promote the wise management and use of Canadas forest resources for the economic, social, and environmental benefit of Canadians. The following are the main functions of the CFS: 1 Coordination of federal policies, for the promotion of better resource management and forest industry development. Provision of scientific and technological leadership in forestry through research and development. Provision and analysis of national and international statistics and information as a basis for policy formulation. Development and certification of codes and standards for wood product performance. 5. Protection of Canadas forests from foreign pests. 6. Fostering the potenti