Manitoba ForestryG r o w i n G o p p o rt u n i t i e s F o r a s u s ta i n a b l e , i n c l u s i v e F o r e s t i n d u s t ry

the sustainable Forestry unit

M anitoba’s sustainable Forestry unit (sFu) works to develop a sustainable, diversified strategy for Manitoba’s forests while promoting:

• meaningful participation in forestry development by aboriginal people

• value-added processing of both timber and non-timber forest products

• interaction between primary and secondary industries

Manitoba formed the sFu in 2003 to help promote forest industry based economic development. sFu works closely with Manitoba conservation’s Forestry branch, which administers The Forest Act.

while the sFu is housed within Manitoba conservation, it receives strategic direction and approvals from an inter-departmental steering committee of deputy ministers.

the sFu operates through negotiation, partnership and collaboration. the sFu provides service to industry and is a source of information and contacts.

Manitoba conservation supports forestry development in our province. the sFu can help you consider options and discover new opportunities.

First Nations Forestry Limited Partnership and Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. are considering co-development of an engineered wood processing plant to produce oriented strand board (OSB) and oriented strand lumber (OSL) in southern Manitoba.

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• ForestcoversabouthalfofManitoba’s54.8millionhectarelandsurface.KnownasaPrairieprovince,wearealsoaprovinceofPrecambrianshieldwoodlandsandwaters.

• AboriginalpeoplehavealwaysdependedonManitobaforestsforfood,shelterandspiritualwell-being.

• WhenEuropeansettlersarrivedinthisland,manyviewedforestsasabarriertoagriculture,buttheyalsodependedonitforbuildingmaterialsandfuel.

• Overthepastcentury,Manitobansdevelopedasuccessfulforestindustrythatproducesavarietyofwoodproductsforlocaluseandexport.

• Formorethan75years,primaryforestproductshaveplayedakeyroleinManitoba’seconomicdevelopment.

• Today,ourforestindustryispartofManitoba’sfifthlargestmanufacturingsector.

• In1997,forestrycontributed$418millioningrossdomesticproducttoManitoba’seconomy.

• Theprovinceownsabout94percentofManitoba’sforestedland.Thefederalgovernmentownsonepercentandaremainingfivepercentisownedprivately.

• TheallowableharvestlimitforhardwoodandsoftwoodtimberonManitoba’sopenCrownlandsisabout9.0millioncubicmetresannually.

• Abouthalfoftheallowableharvest,or4.5millioncubicmetres,arecurrentlycommittedtoindustry.

• Theactualharvesthasaveragedabout2.2millioncubicmetresoverthepastfiveyears,meaningthereisplentyoftimberwecouldusetoexpandourforestindustryinManitoba.

primary Forest products

Manitoba’sprimaryforestproductsindustryincludes:

• softwoodandhardwoodlumber• plywood• particleboard• orientedstrandboard(OSB)• fibreboard• mediumdensityfibreboard(MDF)• pulpandpaper

Morethan210forestindustryventuresdirectlyemploymorethan3,400plantandwoodlandworkers.TheseworkersharvestandproduceprimaryforestproductsinManitoba,withshipmentsvaluedintherangeof$550millionperyear.

secondary Forest products

Manitoba’ssecondaryforestproductsindustryproducesvalueaddedwoodproductssuchas:

• kitchencabinets• windows• doors• manufacturedhousing• architecturalmillwork• remanufactureddimensionalwood• furniture

Almost300businessesinManitobaproducevalueaddedwoodproductsandemployabout8,700people.Thereare35furnitureproducersinManitobaemploying4,300people.

Forestry is important to Manitoba’s economy

Manitoba’s strategic advantagesInvestorsinourforestindustryenjoyacompetitivebusinessenvironment–anenvironmentbuiltonauniquecombinationoffactorswecalltheManitobaAdvantage:

• aproductive,well-educated,multilinguallabourforce

• extremelyfavourablebusinesscosts,includingcompetitiveofficeandlandcosts,lowconstructioncostsandaffordabletaxes

• oneofNorthAmerica’slowestelectricitycostswithhighlyreliable,renewable,environmentallyresponsiblehydro-electricity

• extensive,moderncommunicationsinfrastructure

• agrowingnetworkofhighlycompetentresearchanddevelopmentfacilitiesthatsupportandsharetechnologicalinnovation

• aconvenientmid-continentlocationintheNorthAmericancentraltimezone

• cost-effectivetransportationlinksandintermodalfacilitiesprovidingshippingbyroad,rail,airandsea

• anextremelyfavourablecostofliving,includingaffordablehousingandthelowestautoinsuranceratesinCanada

• reliable,accessiblepublicservices,includingqualityuniversalpublichealthcareandeducation

• adynamicculturalandartisticcommunityandanattractivenaturalenvironment–allofwhichcontributetoanunsurpassedqualityoflife

rich in opportunitiesManitobaataGlance

• Population:1,177,800(2005)• Area:649,947squarekilometres(250,946squaremiles)• ProductiveForestArea:14.3millionhectares(March2001)• CapitalCity:Winnipeg• PoliticalSystem:ParliamentaryDemocracy• PoliticalLeader:Premier• OfficialLanguages:EnglishandFrench• UnemploymentRate:4.8percent(2005)• RealGDPgrowthin2005:2.9percent• Exports(2005):$9.8billion.

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next steps

InMarch2002,ManitobaConservationreleasedNext Steps: Priorities for Sustaining Manitoba’s Forests.ThatstrategyoutlinedfiveprioritiesforsustainingManitoba’sforests:

1. IncreasescientificandtraditionalknowledgeofManitoba’sforests.

2. Enhanceforeststewardship.

3. Increaseco-management,employmentandeconomicdevelopmentopportunitiesforAboriginalcommunities.

4. Promoteasustainableforesteconomy.

5. Updateandimprovelegislationandguidelines.

ViewthestrategydocumentontheInternetatwww.gov.mb.ca/conservation/forestry/reports/prioritiesdoc.pdforcallManitobaConservation,ForestryBranchat204-945-7989toobtainacopy.

northern development strategy: a vision for the north

ManitobaiscommittedtocreatingchangethatbenefitsnorthernManitoba.Thisstrategyseeksto:

• improvequalityoflife• increaseeconomicopportunities• expandeducationandemploymentopportunities• co-ordinateservicesandinvestmentinnorthern

Manitoba

Attheheartofthestrategyisthebeliefthatthepriorities,strengthsandexperienceofnorthernManitobansmustguidenortherndevelopment.

ViewManitoba’sNorthern Development StrategyontheInternetatwww.gov.mb.ca/ana/info/nds.html.

a vision that includes aboriginal people

Manitoba’sAboriginalpopulationisyoung,dynamicandgrowingrapidly.Whiletheyrepresentthemajorityofpeopleinboreal-forestedareasoftheprovince,Aboriginalpeoplearestillunder-representedintheforestry-relatedeconomy.ItisaManitobagovernmentprioritytoincludeAboriginalpeopleinforestry,whereverpossible.

TheSFUplaysanimportantroleinmakingconnectionsbetweenAboriginalpeopleandtheforestindustry.Itpromotestrainingandincentivestohelppeoplebecomeinvolvedinforestryrelatedbusinesses.IthelpsbridgeculturalbarriersthathaveoftenmadecommunicationdifficultbetweenFirstNationsandnon-Aboriginalcommunities.TheSFUhelpsdevelopgovernmentpolicyaimedatrecognizingandremovingobstaclesandchallengesin order to encourage Aboriginal participation inManitoba’sforestindustry.

responsive policy

Forest Management in Manitoba todayManitobamaintainsaforestmanagementlicensingsystemthatprovidessustainablesuppliesoftimber.Aforestmanagementlicencedescribesthelandwheretreesmaybecut,thevolumeofwoodthatmaybeharvestedandotherspecifictermsandconditions.Grantedforaperiodofnotmorethan20years,licencescanberenewed.

TherearecurrentlythreemajorcompaniesholdingManitobaforestmanagementlicences:

TembecIndustriesInc.PineFallsOperationsPOBox10PineFalls,ManitobaR0E1M0

Tel.:204-367-5223Fax:204-367-2442www.tembec.com

TolkoIndustriesLtd.POBox1590ThePas,ManitobaR9A1L4

Tel.:204-623-8541Fax:204-623-4560www.tolko.com

LPCanadaLtd.SwanRiver,ManitobaR0L1Z0

Tel.:204-734-4102Fax:204-734-3646www.lpcorp.com

Internetdirectoriesofprimaryandsecondarywood-usingindustriesinManitobaareat:http://nofc.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/mbprimary/en/index_e.phphttp://nofc.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/mbsecondary/en/index_e.php

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technology transfer through partnerships

the Forest engineering research institute of canada (Feric)

FERICisanon-profitresearchanddevelopmentorganizationaimedatimprovingsustainabilityofCanadianforestryoperationsinareassuchasharvest,transportationandreforestation.FERICisfundedbyagrowingpartner-shipbetweenfederal,provincialandterritorialgovernmentsandleadingforestrycompaniesrepresentingmorethan70percentofCanada’swoodindustry.

FERICprovidesmembersandpartnerswithknowledgeandtechnologytoruncost-competitive,qualityoperationsthatrespecttheforestenvironment.FERICresearchbenefitingManitobaforestindustriesincludes:

• harvestingandregenerationsystems• partial-cuttingsystems• standtending• environmentaleffectsofforestryoperations• valuerecoveryfromforestoperations• forestbioenergygeneration• transportationsystems• roadconstructionandmaintenance

Forintek

ForintekCanadaCorp.isanot-for-profitwoodproductsresearchorganization.ForintekandNaturalResourcesCanadadeliveranewtechnologytransferinitiativecalledtheValuetoWoodprogram.Itfeaturesanationalnetworkofindustryadvisors.

Athree-yearManitoba-ForintekagreementsharesthecostasValuetoWoodprogramadvisorshelptheprovincialindustrygrow.Forintek’spartnershipwiththeprovincesupportsthemandateandgoalsoftheSustainableForestryUnit.

northern Forest diversification centre (nFdc)

NFDCisanon-profitagencyworkinginnorthernManitobacommunitiestobuildanon-timberforestproductsindustrybasedonsustainableharvestanduse.Thecentrehasidentifiedrealistic,practical,incomegeneratingopportunitiesthatcanbedevelopedbybuildingonlocalskillsandknowledge.NFDCprovidesresearch,training,marketing,salesandservicetohelpthisindustrygrow.

Forestry organizationsForest industry association of Manitoba (FiaM)

FIAMisanassociationofManitobaforestindustrycompaniesthatadvancesissuesofinteresttotheirmembershipandworkswithManitobaConservationandtheSFUwheneverpossible.

canadian institute of Forestry (ciF)

CIFisanationalorganizationofforesters,foresttechniciansandtechnologists,educators,scientistsandotherswithaninterestinforestry.Membersworkingovernment,industry,research,educationandconsulting.TheyrepresentoneofthelargestprofessionalvoicesforforestryinCanada.

TheCIFwasestablishedin1908to:

• advancestewardshipofCanada’sforestresources• providenationalleadershipinforestry• promotecompetenceamongforestryprofessionals• fosterpublicawarenessofCanadianandinternationalforestryissues.

Manitoba Forestry association (MFa)

MFAisanon-profitforesteducationorganizationthatprovidesinformationandeducationtoavarietyofaudiences.ItalsoadministersawoodlotmanagementprogramforprivatelandownersineasternManitoba.

Manitoba Model Forest

TheManitobaModelForestisoneof11similarorganizationsacrossCanadacommittedtodemonstratinghowdifferentsocial,environmental,culturalandeconomicinterestscanpractisesustainableforestrytogether.Modelforestsbringtogetherscience,technologyandtraditionalknowledgetogeneratenewideasanddeveloppracticalapproachestoforestmanagementchallenges.TheCanadianForestServiceandinterestedorganizationsandindividualsfromacrossManitobafundtheManitobaModelForest.

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let’s talk ForestryWecanhelpyouconsiderforestrybusinessoptionsanddiscovernewopportunitiesinManitoba.Contactus:

Sustainable Forestry UnitManitobaConservationBox70,200SaulteauxCrescentWinnipeg,ManitobaR3J3W3Phone:204-945-7989Fax:204-948-2671

FormoreinformationaboutManitoba’sforestindustryandInternetlinkstousefulinformationsources,visitwww.gov.mb.ca/conservation/forestry/index.html.

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Forestry development opportunities

ManitobaConservationsupportsresponsible,sustainableforestrydevelopmentinourprovinceandsupportsSFUobjectivesto:

• increasetheemploymentandcapacityofestablishedforestrybusiness

• encouragenewforestindustryanddevelopthesecondaryindustryinourprovince

• increasevalue-addedprocessing

• createnewopportunitiesforemploymentandownershipbyAboriginalpeople

• maximizeharvesttoincreaseindustryincome,taxrevenueandforestryinvestment

• promotedevelopmentofnon-timberforestproductsindustries

• increaseawarenessofforestryasamajoreconomicplayerwithexpansionpotential

• developgovernmentpolicythathelpsincreaseindustrycompetitiveness

access to data via internet Manitoba land initiative

the Manitoba land initiative (Mli) is a free, one stop internet service that makes comprehensive land and geographic information from many areas of government available to the public. the aim is to encourage investment in Manitoba by providing information for decision makers in areas like resource management, environmental impact analysis, public safety and sustainable development. Find out how you can register for free Mli access. visit: web2.gov.mb.ca/mli/.

Forestry legislation and policies

legislation directly applicable to forestry in Manitoba includes:

• The Forest Act

• Forest use and Management regulation

• The Sustainable Development Act

Manitoba legislation and regulations are available on the internet at www.gov.mb.ca/chc/statpub or by contacting:

Queen’s printer – statutory publications office 200 vaughan street • winnipeg Mb r3c 1t5

phone: 204-945-3101 or 1-800-321-1203 toll free in Manitoba Fax: 204-945-7172 • e-mail: statpub@gov.mb.ca

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Manitoba Conservation Forestry branch 200 saulteaux crescent, winnipeg, Mb r3J 3w3

phone: 204-XXX-XXXX or 1-800-3XXX-XXXX toll free in Manitoba Fax: 204-9XXX-XXXX • e-mail: xxxxxxxxxxx@gov.mb.ca

Web site: www.xxxxxxxxxxxx.gov.mb.ca