Forests Without Borders
Background
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Forests without Borders (FwB) grew out of a desire by Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) members to use their skills and knowledge to help people reduce poverty, restore ecosystems or increase people's understanding of sustainable development of forest resources. Members have indicated that the CIF/IFC should consider a more organized system of enabling members to contribute to development projects that would match the interests of members and the resources of our organization. This desire by our members to help others is consistent with the CIF/IFC`s core value of altruism and mission to advance stewardship, provide leadership and increase awareness of forests.
Forest without Borders is a charitable program operated by the Canadian Institute of Forestry. Forests without Borders works with existing non government organizations to deliver the skills, knowledge and tools that enable poverty stricken communities around the world to effectively meet their challenges and to realize the many benefits obtained from the forest. The scarcity of resources in these communities such as fuel, shelter and water results in a cascade of problems that undermines human security and health. Many of these problems can be effectively resolved through proper forestry. If you would like to contribute please contact John Pineau, Executive Director of the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada
Mission
To enable communities locally and around the world to improve their natural and human conditions.
Vision
To help communities achieve long-term sustainable use of their basic natural resources.
Objectives
• To restore & sustain damaged local ecosystems through afforestation & the promotion & use of good forestry practices.
• To ensure a safe and dependable supply of fresh water for all community inhabitants
• To guarantee a sustainable supply of wood fibre for basic human needs (heating, cooking and shelter)
• To help people improve their understanding of the value and ecological benefits of forests
Forests without Borders Toolbox
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Press Releases & News Articles
CIF/IFC Board Ratifies Forests without Borders Initiative
Forests without Borders Update
Institute Awarded Grant from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
Forests without Borders merged with Forestry Awareness in Canada Trust (FACT)
A Forest without Borders - Sootoday.com
Forests without Borders - Annual Report
Links
Trees for hope in Zambia
Ryan's Well Foundations
The FWB Bulletin
Individual members and CIF/IFC Sections have and continue to undertaken their own development projects. For example...
NW Ontario - Trees for Africa Program
Launch of Forest without Boarders in Newfoundland
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Contact Us
Tel: +1 (705) 744-1715 (ext. 595)
Fax: +1 (705) 744-1716
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