We are a non-profit member funded association striving to build a strong network within the forestry sector. We hope to attract "on the ground" forestry personnel, contractors, operators and anyone whose livelihood depends on the forest industry and use this strength to provide a unified voice.
Together we can provide support and enouragement to our Forestry Business partners.
By estabilishing a positive working relationship with all levels of government, we will address problems, concerns, and economic issues that affect the business people working in the forest industry.
We need to raise the forest industry profile by providing tours and encouraging young people to enroll in post secondary courses developed for the forestry sector. Everyone will benefit, more youth will stay and work in our area, contactors will be able to draw from a trained work-force, and mills will gain a more qualified contractor base.
Mission Statement:
To promote development, growth and communication among businesses, working in partnership with government,towards the viability of Ontario's forest businesses.
Vision Statement
It is our vision that there will be a successful and vibrant forest business community in Ontario.
Guiding Principles
- Support and encourage private enterprise
- Provide a network to “on the ground” forestry personnel and contractors/operators addressing local needs and issues
- Establish a positive working relationship with all levels of government to address problems, issues and concerns that effect the business people working in the forest sector.
Objectives
- Specific Economic Issues
- Member training courses
- Raise forest industry profile amongst the general public, tours, teachers, counselors and students.
- Publish a quarterly newsletter
- Develop a website
Immediate focus on:
- Building a strong network
- Building industry relationships
- Political support at all levels
- Fund raising
- Spring Forestry Forum
- Career Fair
- Logging Truck Training Program
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