Each member is a non-profit organization that brings together diverse interests. They have partners that represent: aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities, industry (forestry and other land uses), government (municipal, provincial, and federal), non-government organizations, schools (elementary to university), and researchers.
With input from these groups, our members develop projects that address issues that are relevant to their community. They take urgent challenges and find solutions. Our members act as a neutral place to discuss concerns. They also facilitate decision-making between diverse groups. Project topics are wide-ranging. They support forest-based communities and economic development. Activities also study the forest ecosystem and its resources. Member projects address local challenges and concerns. Some examples include: looking to new opportunities following the closing of a timber mill, how to manage the forest with the current or predicted threat of insect infestation, and, building community needs into future forest planning. Through their initiatives, they often create employment opportunities, to further support communities through difficult times.