The forest resources management sector includes all activities
associated with managing the forest resource, harvesting timber, as well
as transporting wood to processing facilities. Forest resources
management involves numerous individuals engaged in the development and
implementation of forest management policy and legislation, as well as
many other government activities associated with planning and management
of forest resources. Research undertaken by universities,
government, and the private sector are also fundamental to our ability
to manage forest resources. Much employment in this sector
involves contractor and consultant services engaged in the planning,
management and harvesting of forest resources.
The forest resources management sector can be subdivided into three groups:
Management services
Harvesting and transportation
Forest services
Management Services
This subsector consists of all private sector management and planning
services. Private consultants are commonly engaged throughout
many aspects of pre- and post-harvest activities including the
development and implementation of Forest Management Plans for
Sustainable Forest Licences. Consultants also conduct Independent
Forest Audits of Sustainable Forest Licences (mandated by law every five
years) to ensure compliance with all the relevant policies and
legislation. It is worth noting that government, through the
Ministry of Natural Resources is also heavily involved in the planning
and management of forest resources.
Harvesting and Transportation
This subsector is comprised of companies engaged in the construction
and maintenance of forest road networks used to access forest
resources. Companies engaged in trucking raw fibre from the bush
to the mill and pulp chips from sawmills to pulp mills are also
included.
Forest Services
Many companies also provide pre- and post-harvest services.
These services include mapping and laying out harvest areas, and
mechanical site preparation prior to re-planting activities.
Forest management also requires planting and tending activities
associated with planted stands. Protection activities such as
fighting forest fires are also included.
