Canadian National Forest Strategy [Natural Resources Canada, NRCAN]

As Aboriginal communities increase their involvement in the forest sector, the need for development in various areas arises. Trained workforce, access to capital, business experience, research capabilities and heightened institutional capacity are all required, both to undertake management and, in cases, rehabilitation of reserve forests, and to derive benefits from opportunities in the broader forest sector. Although this strategic direction focuses on key issues of relevance to Aboriginal forestry, these are closely linked with the other dimensions of sustainable forest management outlined in this National Forest Strategy. Sustainable forest management entails a recognition of these linkages, and their translation into management policy decisions and practices.