Forest Capital of Canada Designation
Established in 1979, the Forest Capital of Canada program focuses on the valuable role forests play in the socio-economic and environmental health of our communities – past, present and future. Originally delivered by the Canadian Forestry Association, the CIF-IFC now administers the legacy program. Each year the CIF-IFC designates a community or region to host a celebration of its forest resources.
Communities or regions are invited to submit a proposal that demonstrates their capacity to mount a successful 12 to 24-month celebration of forest resources!
Eligibility Criteria
Communities or regions interested in being designated the next Forest Capital of Canada must build a business case in the form of a proposal that illustrates their capacity to host a 12- to 24-month celebration of forest resources.
Application Procedure
- Communities or regions interested in being designated the next Forest Capital of Canada must provide a complete submission which includes an application form, proposal and letters of support (all outlined below).
- Only complete submissions received by the deadline will be considered by the Awards Committee.
- Submissions from previous years can be resubmitted if it is still considered
Proposals must be received before June 15, 2023 and can be submitted by email (in PDF format) to:
Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada
E-mail: media@cif-ifc.org
Responsibilities of a Forest Capital of Canada
- Communications Plan: Develop a communications plan that promotes community and/or regional involvement and media coverage. The plan could include:
- Website: Develop or incorporate an interactive website (or webpage into an existing website) featuring a calendar of events and corporate partnerships.
- Social Media: Develop content to promote Forest Capital of Canada designation on social media channels using #ForestCapitalOfCanada.
- Launch: Host a designation ceremony and program launch for dignitaries, special guests and media.
- National Forest Week: Host National Forest Week events reflecting the Forest Capital of Canada status.
- Final Report: Submit a final report to the CIF-IFC summarizing Forest Capital of Canada activities and results.
| YEAR | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Greater Fredericton Area (City of Fredericton), NB |
| 2022 | The County of Simcoe, ON |
| 2017-2019 | Petawawa Research Forest – Chalk River, ON |
| 2015-2016 | Community of Constance Lake First Nation, the Town of Hearst and the Municipality of Mattice-Val Côté, ON |
| 2013-2014 | Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County, AB |
| 2012 | The Province of British Columbia |
| 2010-2011 | Cariboo Regional District, BC |
| 2008-2009 | Norfolk County, ON 2007 – Oakville, ON 2006 – Gatineau, QC Centennial, First National Forest Congress and Bi-Centennial, SquaredTimber Rafting |
| 2005-2006 | Alberta’s Boreal, AB |
| 2004 | Town of Lac La Biche and Lakeland County, AB 2002 – 2003 – Corner Brook, NL |
| 2001 | La Mauricie, Shawinigan, QC |
| 2000 | Ontario’s Northwest, Thunder Bay, ON 1999 – Kenora, Keewatin and Jaffray-Melick, ON 1998 – Swan Valley, MB |
| 1997 | Grande Prairie, AB 1996 – Lunenburg County, NS 1995 – Meadow Lake, SK 1994 – Edmonton, AB |
| 1993 | Matapedia Valley, QC 1992 – Chetwynd, BC |
| 1991 | Nackawic, NB |
| 1990 | Sault Ste Marie, ON 1989 – La Sarre, QC |
| 1988 | Grand Falls, NL 1987 – Queen’s County, NS |
| 1986 | City of Port Alberni, BC 1985 – Prince Albert & District, SK |
| 1984 | The Ottawa Valley, ON & QC 1983 – Smokey Lake District, AB 1982 – County of Simcoe, ON |
| 1981 | Prince George, BC 1980 – The Miramichi, NB 1979 – Hudson Bay, SK |
