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Beef-Related Associations and Organizations The Canadian Beef Export Association Canadian Charolais Association Education and Research Nova Scotia Agricultural College Government Departments and Agencies New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Online Resources BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) information Beef cattle resources -- Associations and publications Horse-Related Education and Research The Equine Research Centre, University of Guelph Online Resources The Hay Net: Horse sites on the Internet  The Canadian Resource Page Rural Living Agriculture Canada Online Farmer's Guide to the Internet Farmers Market Online The Inverness Oran Gardening sites iCanGarden, the Canadian Internet Gardening Resource GardenNet, "the premier gardening center on the Internet" Beekeeping sites Iowa State Entomology Index on Beekeeping Sites Sheep and goatkeeping sites Sheep Resources on the Net NetVet link to sheep and goat sites on the Net Poultry sites The Animal and Poultry Science Home Page (University of Guelph) Dairy sites The Dairy Farms of Canada Forestry links Associations and Organizations Canadian Forestry Service - Atlantic Canadian Wood Council Greenpeace International Fundy Model Forest Pacific Forestry Centre The Sierra Club Education Lakehead University Sir Sanford Flemming College University of Toronto Government departments and agencies Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Manitoba Department of Natural Resources Canadian Ministers of the Environment

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Government of Canada Websites Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AAFC Online Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food home page. Alphabetical listing of all Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada programs and services. AAFC Producers by Sector Links through the following sector headings to AAFC statistics and market information: Dairy, Oilseeds Cereals and Grains, Horticulture, Livestock and Red Meat, Organics, Poultry and Eggs, Pulses and Special Crops. Links to other websites, organizations, international standards bodies. Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food (ACAAF) Program Website for The Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food (ACAAF) program, a five-year program launched in April 2004 as a successor to the Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development (CARD) Fund. Program objectives, application criteria, national ACAAF projects, regional contacts, links. The Agriculture Policy Framework (APF) Site includes program information and policy relating to Business Risk Management, Food Safety and Food Quality, Science and Innovation, Environment, Renewal. Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program is a stabilization and disaster protection program, available to eligible farmers regardless of the commodities produced. Canadian Agriculture Library Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada library including electronic publications, online catalogue, links to provincial agricultural libraries, and Agri-Web, an online directory of Canadian agriculture and agri-food information resources available via the Internet. Agri-Web Canada Subject Search Canadian Agricultural Library online directory, alphabetical subject listing. National Land and Water Information Service The National Land and Water Information Service provides access to websites and tools dealing with land, soil, water, climate and biodiversity resources in Canada, useful to those concerned about the health and safety of food and water, the growing demand for new products, and environmentally sustainable food production. Project in development. Links to the Canadian Soil Information System. AAFC Research Centres Dairy and Swine Research Development Centre Lennoxville, Quebec, research facility. Research activities, staff, publications, technology transfer information. Crops and Livestock Research Centre - Welcome Charlottetown, PE, research facility. Research studies, and links to staff, publications, and the Centre for Bioresources and Health. Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre NL and LAB, research facility. Primary areas of research include production research of forages, vegetables and small fruit under cool summer climate conditions. Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre Kentville, NS, and Bouctouche, NB research centre. Information about programs, products and services, links to staff, publications. Others Canadian Agricultural Skills Service The Canadian Agricultural Skills Service (CASS) can help Canadian farm families improve farm profitability and their income options. CASS provides funding to beginning and established farmers and their spouses to develop a learning plan and take courses to help them gain the skills they need to reach their goals. Canadian Food Inspection Agency Service Canada Programs for Agricultural Producers Service Canada links to programs and services available exclusively to Farmers. Includes Farm Credit Canada Agri Success Workshop link. Beef Beef Cattle Info Zone Site is portal to Canadian online beef industry information. Sites included: Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA), Beef Information Centre (BIC), CanFax, Canadian Beef Export Federation, Canadian Beef Grading Agency, Canadian Beef Breeds Council, Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA), Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) and the Canadian Meat Council. Beef Information Centre The Beef Information Centre (BIC) is the Beef Market Development division of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association. Canadian Cattlemen's Association Site includes links to associations, organizations, industry, consumer, producer and market information, and association activities. CCA administers the beef sector component of the federal government's Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Project, now called Canada's Producers Adapting to Climate Change (CPACC). CanFax Cattle market information, daily market reports, research, statistics, links to the CFIA, AAFC, CCA, and the USDA. Members only section on-site, and member services and reports available by subscription. Foragebeef.ca Technical information for the Canadian forage beef industry. Western focus, but site covers a wide range of topics under Cow Calf and Forage topics, and includes news, weather and market information. Beef and Forage Research in Canada Beef and Forage Research in Canada (BFRIC) is a multi-tasked project to contact, collect, organize, document and post a comprehensive collection of institutions, organizations, research facilities, researchers and related studies within the area of beef and forage research. This project is focused on past and current programs and projects across all Canadian provinces and institutions with the capacity to conduct beef or forage research. Research projects listed by province, researchers alphabetically. Beef associations without websites Prince Edward Island Cattlemen's Association 420 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 7Z5 Telephone: (902) 368-2229 Fax: (902) 368-2229 4-H Newfoundland and Labrador Ms. Robyn Moss Departmental Program Coordinator (4-H) P. O. Box 569 Clarenville, NL A0E 1J0 Telephone:1-800-387-4444 (Toll Free) 709-466-2558 Fax: 709-466-3980 Email: robynmoss@mail.gov.nf.ca 4-H Provincial Council P.O. Box 38 Clarenville, NL A0E 1J0 President: Mrs. Debbie Brake 709-783-2277 Breed Associations Canadian Angus Association Canadian Blonde d'Aquitaine Association Canadian Brown Swiss & Braunvieh Association - Association Canadienne Suisse Brune et Braunvieh Canadian Charolais Association Canadian Galloway Association Canadian Gelbvieh Association Canadian Hereford Association Canadian Highlands Cattle Society Canadian Limousin Association Canadian Maine-Anjou Association Canadian Murray Grey Association Canadian Pinzgauer Association Canadian Shorthorn Association Canadian Simmental Association Holstein Canada Holstein Journal Site for both print and online subscriptions. Coming events includes shows, auctions, and meetings. Jersey Canada Ayrshire Canada Canadian Guernsey Association Dairy Canadian Dairy Information Centre Canadian Dairy Information Centre website includes information and statistics on the Canadian dairy industry, dairy genetics, dairy farming and milk production, dairy processing, dairy regulations, Canadian dairy trade and the Canadian National Committee of the International Dairy Federation (FIL-IDF Canada). Canadian Dairy Network | Rseau laitier canadien Canadian Dairy Network (CDN)\ mandates are: 1. The provision of genetic evaluations for all dairy cattle breeds in Canada. 2. The coordination of industry-funded research and development projects in the area of dairy cattle genetics and genomics. 3. The establishment of national standards associated with supervised herd recording, publishable lactations and information used for genetic evaluations. 4. The maintenance of a national dairy database for the dairy cattle improvement industry in Canada. Genetic evaluations, data files,articles. Dairy Farmers of Canada National producers' association website includes product information, news releases, marketing. Links to members, Canadian dairy industry sites, breed associations, agriculture, government, international organizations, research, and animal agriculture websites. Dairy Farmers of Canada administers the dairy sector component of the federal governmentâs Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Project, now called Canadaâs Producers Adapting to Climate Change (CPACC). The Canadian Dairy Commission The Canadian Dairy Commission is a Crown corporation with the mandate of coordinating federal and provincial dairy policies and creating a control mechanism for milk production. National Livestock Identification for Dairy NLID / INBL NLID is a national tagging system for dairy animals, and the umbrella organization for the co-ordination and collaboration of all dairy tagging in Canada. NLID distributes tags to all dairy farmers in Canada, except Quebec, where tags are issued by Agri-Tracabilite Quebec (ATQ). Site includes articles and press releases, on-line tag ordering, links. Dairy associations without websites Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick 29 Milk Board Road Roachville, New Brunswick E4G 2G7 (506) 432-4330 (506) 432-4333 (fax) nbmilk@nbmilk.com Dairy Farmers of Prince Edward Island 420 University Avenue Charlottetown, PEI C1A 7Z5 (902) 892-5331 (902) 566-2755 (fax) dfpei@dfpei.pe.ca Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador 27 Sagona Avenue Donovans Industrial Park Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 4P8 (709) 364-6634 (709) 364-8364 (fax) milk@dfnl.nf.net Pork Canadian Swine Breeders Association National association for swine breeding industry, responsible for maintaining the national swine registry for all pure breeds of swine across Canada. Site includes industry information. Pighealth.com UK site includes pig health information, books. The Canadian Pork Council National hog producers' organization. Members are provincial associations. Site includes information on traceability, health, nutrition. The Canadian Pork Council administers the pork component of the federal government's Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Project, now called Canada's Producers Adapting to Climate Change (CPACC). The Pig Site Global pork industry news, articles, products and services, managing pig health, business directory, discussion forums. Some Canadian content. Poultry Poultry Industry Council Non-profit organization supporting research and education benefiting the Canadian poultry industry. Chicken Farmers of Canada - Les Producteurs de poulet du Canada Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) is a national organization, representing interests of chicken farmers and Canadian chicken industry. Site includes industry and trade issues and news, recipes, market information, farm health and safety information. Canadian Egg Marketing Agency The Canadian Egg Marketing Agency (CEMA) represents regulated egg farmers in all 10 provinces and the Northwest Territories. Together with the provincial egg marketing boards, CEMA administers production, marketing and promotion of eggs in Canada. Canadian Turkey Marketing Association - OCCD The Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency is a national organization representing registered turkey producers or farmers. Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Marketing Association - OCCOIPC CBHEMA's mission is to provide the Canadian chicken industry with hatching eggs that meet or exceed expectations for safety, quality, animal husbandry practices and environmental stewardship. International Egg Commission Represents global egg industry. Website has a huge amount of information and news about the world egg industry. Sheep Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Grading and marketing co-operative. Website includes breed information (goats and alpacas included), extensive wool related links. Canadian Sheep Breeders Association Association of purebred sheep breeders is responsible for the rules concerning registration of purebred sheep and their enforcement. Registration, record keeping, and processing CSBA memberships is contracted out to Canadian Livestock Records Corporation. Icelandic Sheep Breeders of North America The Canadian Sheep Federation Association representing all sheep producers, responsible for setting national policy for the sheep industry. Members are provincial organizations; national organizations are associate members. Sheep Canada Magazine General sites Agricultural Institute of Canada The Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) represents individuals and organizations involved in Canadian agriculture, food, environment and health. Members are associations of agrologists, as well as a few other associations such as the Dairy Farmers of Canada. Agriculture Online U.S. based agriculture website. Current market information, news, forums specific to several topics. Agri-ville.com Site includes news, markets, forums, buy and sell, links. Canadian Livestock Records Corporation Private non-profit organization incorporated under the federal Animal Pedigree Act, which regulates the keeping of all animal pedigree records in Canada. Records are maintained for approximately fifty member associations. CLRC administers, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the General Stud and Herd Book for breeds for which no association has been formed in Canada. Site includes breed and association information, identification supplies, links. ERS/USDA Briefing Room - Canada Economic Research Service of the US Department of Agriculture; studies, data and statistics specific to Canada. ERS/USDA Briefing Rooms Main page for ERS Briefing Rooms. Canadian Farm Business Management Centre Farmcentre.com website, managed by the Farm Business Management Council. Site includes links to courses, workshops, online seminars, forum, news service and email newsletter. Also delivers Farm Credit Canada's AgriServices Express, a newsletter with agricultural features from across Canada (two writers from the Maritimes). Farmers of North America A member-based organization with a mandate to improve farm profitability by reducing input costs and capturing more value from producers' outputs. 7500 members and over 12 million acres strong from coast to coast! George Morris Centre The George Morris Centre is a Canada-wide, not-for-profit charitable organization based in Guelph, Ontario. As an independent think-tank, the Centre provides industry decision makers with critical information and analysis on issues affecting the Canadian agri-food sector. Management education, market reports by subscription, publications. National Farm Products Council A Canadian government review body for orderly marketing and promotion-research agencies. The Land Institute U..S non-profit research and education organization, purpose is to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of the prairie and a grain yield comparable to that from annual crops. La Via Campesina Via Campesina is an international movement which coordinates peasant organizations of small and medium sized producers, agricultural workers, rural women, and indigenous communities from Asia, America, and Europe. The American Farm Bureau Federation National farmers and ranchers organization, based in Washington, DC. USDA United States department of Agriculture National organizations Canadian Agricultural Safety Association National association made up of farm associations, provincial and federal representatives concerned with farm safety issues at the national level. Delivers the Canadian Agricultural Safety and Health Program. Canadian 4-H Council | Conseil des 4-H du Canada National organization's website with links to provincial sites (except NL and LAB). Canadian Federation of Agriculture The CFA was formed in 1935, and continues today as a farmer-funded, national umbrella organization representing provincial general farm organizations and national commodity groups. Canadian Honey Council National beekeeping organization, with one voting representative from the Maritime provinces. Canadian Young Farmers Forum The CYFF was established in 1997 to facilitate the exchange of information and to foster collaboration between young and beginning farmers across the country. Site includes information about upcoming events, articles. National Farmers Union The National Farmers Union is a progressive family farm organization concerned about all aspects of life on farms and all members of farm families. Site includes policy and briefing documents, information about international initiatives, farm womenâs issues, membership. Rare Breeds Canada Rare Breeds Canada is a federally registered charitable organization formed in 1987 dedicated to conserving, evaluating and studying heritage, rare and minor breeds of Canadian farm animals. Programs, services, conservation list and news on website. Universities McGill University Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences New Brunswick Community College Nova Scotia Agricultural College The Maritime College of Forest Technology Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of PEI Ontario Veterinary College and The Universtiy of Guelph University of Montreal, Faculty of veterinary medicine University of New Brunswick Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management New Brunswick General Government of New Brunswick - Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture NB Organizations New Brunswick 4-H - Nouveau Brunswick 4-H Home Page NB Producer Sites Potatoes New Brunswick Porc NB Pork Newfoundland and Labrador Government of Newfoundland Agriculture - Services Directory Agriculture - crops, livestock, farms, farm business management. A listing of government services, e-services and other online information. Government of New foundland and Labrador - Agrifoods Part of NL Natural Resources Websiteâ resource for topics including animal diseases, crops, farm management, livestock, soil. The Weather Network's Farmzone.com weather service. NL Federation of Agriculture SPANL - Sheep Producers Association of Newfoundland & Labrador NS General Agri-Futures NS Nova Scotia's Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Program (ACAAF) Council delivers ACAAF in the province. Nova Scotia Agricultural College Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture / Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture - Home Page NS Producer Sites Nova Scotia Cattle Producers Website is not ready, but contact information is included on home page. Nova Scotia Egg Producers,Canada Nova Scotia Apples - Pick An Original NS Fruit Growers Association Nova Scotia Apples website Nova Scotia Chicken Producers - Chicken Farmers of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Pork Wild Blueberry Network Information Centre Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia Horticulture Nova Scotia Horticulture Nova Scotia is a non-profit, non-unionized agricultural commodity group representing the interests of Nova Scotia commercial vegetable, strawberry, raspberry, bramble, and nursery stock producers associated with those crops Maple Producers Association of Nova Scotia Purebred Sheep Breeders of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Turkey Producers Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia, Canada Site includes links to the Lunenburg County Christmas Tree Producers, and the Northeastern Christmas Tree Associations. NS Organizations Farmers' Markets Co-operative Nova Scotia Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture 4-H Nova Scotia Soil & Crop Improvement Association of Nova Scotia (SCIANS) The Soil & Crop Improvement Association of Nova Scotia (SCIANS) is a producer-based organization with the following objectives: support the improvement of soils and crops through the adoption of best management practices; ensure competitiveness of the Nova Scotia agri-food industry; conduct farm-level research for the betterment of the Nova Scotia farming community. Site includes information on federal Canada's Producers Adapting to Climate Change (CPACC) program, Nova Scotia Pasture Improvement Initiative (NSPII), articles, factsheets, links. PEI General Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture: Agriculture, Fisheries & Aquaculture Government of PEI departmental home page. Food Trust of PEI Food Trust is a not-for-profit organization, working with farmers and others to establish sustainable growing standards. Website lists potatoes, spices and preserves as the foods sold with the Food Trust logo. PEI Agriculture Sector Council Non-profit organization undertakes activities that will enhance the industry's image to attract and retain skilled workers. Site includes information on training and education opportunities. PEI Dept of AFA, Agriculture index Government of PEI department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture. Agriculture index only. PEI Farm Health and Safety Safe practices, health, pesticide, and other farm safety related topics. PEI Associations Farmers Helping Farmers Farmers Helping Farmers is a nationally recognized, award-winning organization of community-minded people with an agricultural background from PEI. Goal is to assist Kenyan farmers in becoming more self-reliant in agricultural food production. PEI Young Farmers Association Prince Edward Island 4-H Web Site Prince Edward Island Association of Exhibitions Prince Edward Island Federation of Agriculture PEI Producer Sites PEI Hog Commodity Marketing Board Prince Edward Island Holstein Branch of Holstein Canada Prince Edward Island Potato Board - Canada Up-to-date information for consumers, retailers, and growers. Answers to general and PEI industry-specific potato questions. Recipes, tips, dealer and exporter lists, marketing support. PEI Dairy Quota Exchange Regional Sites AgraPoint AgraPoint is headquartered in Nova Scotia. Consultants and associates cater to the agri-food sector, helping farms, agricultural product companies and agri-food operations enhance profitability through a suite of specialized production and business services including production advice, product and research trials, nutritional services, and food safety and quality assurance training, HACCP planning and auditing. Atlantic Agricultural Leadership Program Formerly the New Brunswick Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program. Through workshops, seminars and study tours over an 18-month period, approximately 20 men and women working in Atlantic Canadaâs agricultural and associated sectors meet to: develop solid leadership skills; learn how political, cultural, social, economic and physical forces impact the agri-food industry; and establish networks with leaders from Atlantic Canada and beyond. Website includes application information, reports on study tours. The Atlantic Poultry Research Institute (APRI) The Atlantic Poultry Research Institute (APRI) was established to further, through scientific research, regional interests relating to poultry production. Eastern Canada Soil and Water Conservation Council CCSE-SWCC The Eastern Canada Soil and Water Conservation Centre works in cooperation with and complementary to private and public stakeholders to promote sustainable resource management in agriculture. Organic sites All Organic Links.com Links to organic sites, some Canadian; associations, growers, etc. Organic Crop Improvement Association A nonprofit, member-owned, agricultural organization, OCIA is dedicated to providing the highest quality organic certification services and access to global organic markets. Organic Trade Association Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America. Website features news, standards, public policy, directories. ifoam.org | International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements Site includes standards and certification, forum, international events and conferences, and a wealth of information about international issues affecting organic agriculture. Organic sites national Canada-Cuba Farmer to Farmer Project Canadian Organic Growers - The National Information Network for Organic Farmers, Gardeners and Consumers Membership-based education and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in all provinces. Cyber-Help for Organic Farmers Cyber-Help for Organic Farms provides On-line resources for the organic farming sector. The site includes an open forum as well as one for organic aquaculture, and access to a listserve. Q&A page, a compilation of information derived from the listserve; good variety of news and background articles. Guelph Organic Conference - "Next Generation Organics" Website for annual conference. Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada / Centre d'agriculture biologique du Canada The Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC) conducts organic farming research and provides knowledge transfer and extension services for organic farmers; web courses in organic agriculture, organic farming methods, organic field crops, organic pest and weed management, organic livestock production, composting and transition to organic farming. Based at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Events listing, national and international, research, market information, news, discussion forum. Organic Farm Apprenticeships This Sustainable Farming Apprenticeship Program is administered by the non- profit organization, Stewards Of Irreplaceable Land or SOIL. SOIL acts as a liaison between the farmer willing to take on apprentices and those wishing to work and learn on a farm that uses sustainable practices. Organic Trade Association - CANADA Canadian section of the Organic Trade Association. Seeds of Diversity Canada - Semences du patrimoine Canada Canadian charitable organization dedicated to the conservation, documentation and use of public-domain, non-hybrid plants of Canadian significance. Members grow, propagate and distribute over 1500 varieties of vegetables, fruit, grains, flowers and herbs. Site includes heritage plants database, seed exchange event information. Organic sites regional Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network ACORN is a non-profit organization that promotes organic agriculture by: Facilitating information exchange between and amongst organizations and individuals; Coordinating informal education for producers through to consumers; Networking with all interested parties both regionally and nationally. Hosts annual conference and workshops; site includes certification information, directory, good links. Falls Brook Centre Falls Brook Centre is a sustainable community demonstration and training centre in South Knowlesville, NB, on 400 acres of Acadian forest and farmland. It represents a balance between the two major economic drivers in the region - forestry and farming. Falls Brook Centre coordinates the NB Organic Farm Apprenticeship Program, and is engaged in community and international projects. NS Organic Growers Certification body PEI Certified Organic Producers Co-op The PEI Certified Organic Producers Co-op (COPC) is composed of certified organic agriculture producers who wish to see organic agriculture grow within Prince Edward Island Maritime Certified Organic Growers Organic certifying cooperative, which certifies producers and processors for the organic integrity and claims of its members, following the National Standard of Canada for Organic Agriculture. Environment Climate Change Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program The Government of Canada's Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program provides funding for research and activities to improve knowledge of Canada's vulnerability to climate change, the Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network (C-CIARN). Site links to C-CIARN, and includes the 2004 report âClimate Change Impacts and Adaptation â A Canadian Perspective, which includes sections on agriculture and forestry. C-CIARN Atlantic Canadian Climate Impacts and Adaptation Research Network Atlantic Region website includes reports, events. Elements Online Environmental Magazine / elments Revue cologique en direct A wide spectrum of environmental articles and information from online publication based in New Brunswick. Pages for children, online forum. SUSTAINING the ENVIRONMENT and RESOURCES for CANADIANS - Build on Present; Secure the future Government of Canada website; links to articles produced by various government departments, access to government policy and strategy concerning sustainable development. Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) PANNA works to replace pesticide use with ecologically sound and socially just alternatives. The Canadian Environmental Network The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) facilitates networking between environmental organizations and others who share its mandate. International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of local governments and national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development. International Institute for Sustainable Development The International Institute for Sustainable Development contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management. Some forestry and agriculture specific information, mailing lists, publications. Based in Manitoba. Soil Conservation Council of Canada The Soil Conservation Council of Canada is a national environmental non-governmental group concentrating exclusively on the issues of soil degradation and soil conservation within a broadly based landscape context. It works to facilitate the exchange of information relating to soil conservation among farmers, industry and government representatives, organization leaders and researchers across Canada. Administers the soil and nutrient management sector of the federal government's Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Project, now called Canada's Producers Adapting to Climate Change (CPACC). Website includes provincial project reports, links. Ecology Action Centre, Nova Scotia Conservation Council of New Brunswick Nova Scotia Public Lands Coalition Prince Edward Island Eco-Net de l'Ile-du-Prince-Edouard Forestry National Forestry Sites Canadian Forest Service - Main Page Home page of the Canadian Forest Service (CFS), Federal Department of Natural Resources. Canadian Institute of Forestry Members include foresters, forest technicians and technologists, educators, scientists and others with a professional interest in forestry. The Forest Stewardship Council - Canada The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, membership-based, non-profit organization that supports environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests. Site provides information on FSC certification and standards across Canada, availability of certified products. Canadian Forestry Association CFA advocates the protection and wise use of Canada's forest, water and wildlife resources through public awareness and education programs. Site provides information about National Forest Week and Forest Capital of Canada programs, forestry education, publications. Canadian Lumbermen's Association Association website with current industry news, information on sustainable forest management, softwood and hardwood information. Canadian Sustainable Forestry Certification Coalition - Coalition canadienne pour la certification de la foresterie durable The coalition promotes the use and acceptance of internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards in Canada. Website has information about different certification bodies. Canadian Forests.com A comprehensive website on forestry and the forest products industry in Canada including career opportunities in forestry, news and more. Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Forestry Section This section of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website is designed and maintained for Canada's forest industry, providing information on the certification of forest products destined for export and quarantine programs designed to protect Canadian forests from the introduction of quarantine pests. National Forest Strategy Coalition National Forest Strategy information, links, action with regard to implementation of the 2003-2008 sustainable forest strategy. Foresttalk.com Forest industry blog. PEI Forestry Sites PEI Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry Provincial website. Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project Located in Orwell, PE. A joint effort of the Environmental Coalition of Prince Edward Island and the Sir Andrew Macphail Foundation, The Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project combines protection of natural areas with wildlife enhancement, forest stewardship, watershed protection, environmental education and ecological research. Website includes nature guides to plants, mammals and birds of PEI, native plant nursery information, articles relating to wildlife enhancement. Nova Scotia Forestry Sites North Mountain Old Forest Society The North Mountain Old Forest Society, ecological restoration and conservation of Acadian old-growth forests. Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources NS Department of Natural Resources - Forestry Forestry Safety Society of Nova Scota Forest Safety Society of NS develops and delivers cost effective, quality training in compliance with industry and government regulations. Site includes description of courses offered, careers, hazard alerts, safe work practices, sustainable forestry initiative. Nova Scotia Forestry Association Part of Canadian Forestry Association (CFA). Site provides information and resources on provincial CFA programs. Forestry Nova Scotia - Association for Sustainable Forestry Site includes silviculture funding program information and applications; Brown spruce longhorn beetle zone wood salvage initiative information and applications. Forest Products Association of Nova Scotia Forest Products Association of NS consists of representatives from the logging sector of the trucking industry, sawmill operators, pulp and paper manufacturers, small and large landowners, forest equipment operators, maple product producers, woodlot owners, Christmas tree producers, silviculture and harvesting contractors. Nova Scotia DNR - Forestry Publications Woodlot Info Shop Website providing woodland owners with information promoting sustainable forest management in Nova Scotia. Woodlot management, news and events, resources. Links to associations, government, etc. Federation of NS Woodland Owners Included on Woodlot Info Shop website. Nova Scotia Public Lands Coalition Nova Scotia Public Lands Coalition member groups, position and vision. New Brunswick Forestry Sites Government of New Brunswick - Department of Natural Resources New Brunswick Forest Products Association The New Brunswick Forest Products Association is a non-profit organization that represents its forest industry members by serving as a common voice in relations with the government and the public. New Brunswick Forest Products Marketing Boards Listing of NB regional marketing boards. .: INFOR Inc. Education & Information :. Website for NB woodlot owners, Christmas tree growers, and maple syrup producers associations, and includes information about non-timber forest products. Southern New Brunswick Wood Co-op Ltd Serving Woodlot Owners throughout the Southern New Brunswick Counties of St. John, Kings, Queens, Albert, and the Parish of Salisbury in Westmorland County NL and LAB Forestry Sites Government of NL and LAB Natural Resources - Forest Resources Model Forest Network Fundy Model Forest Located in SE New Brunswick, in the Acadian forest region. Goal is healthy forests for future generations, through sustainable forest management and conservation of biodiversity. Website includes information on upcoming events, projects, publications. PEI Model Forest Network Partnership The PEI Model Forest Network Partnership works with support from the Canadian Model Forest Network and the Nova Forest Alliance. Events, projects and publications, links. Nova Forest Alliance The Nova Forest Alliance works to research and promote sustainable forest management tools that work in the region. Events, projects and publications, links. Canadian Model Forest Network The Canadian Model Forest Network (CMFN) includes Canadaâs 11 Model Forests and three Special Project Areas, and brings together hundreds of partners that are involved with one or more Model Forests across the country. These partners include private citizens, forest companies, parks, Aboriginal communities, provincial governments and universities. Beyond strengthening alliances between Model Forests, the CMFN works to raise the profile of Model Forests in Canada, supports national initiatives that address topics relevant to all Model Forests and develops publications that enhance both of these activities. The CMFN also work as a liaison between Canadaâs Model Forests and the International Model Forest Network (from website). Western Newfoundland Model Forest The Western Newfoundland Model Forest (WNMF) is dedicated to sustaining Newfoundland and Labrador's natural forest resources for the benefit and use of all residents, both now and in the future. Projects, publications, links to Boreal Forest Education website, native species index. Regional Forestry Sites Atlantic Forestry Centre of the Canadian Forest Service The Atlantic Forestry Centre is one of five Canadian Forest Service research centres, located in both Fredericton, New Brunswick and Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. GPI Atlantic Agriculture and Forestry research using GPI measurements ~ Sustainable Forestry ~ Pour une foresterie durable ~ Seeing the Forest AND the Trees ~ Sustainable Forestry ~ Distinguer les arbres ET la forêt ~ Pour une foresterie durable. Elements Environmental Magazine (online). Forestry section of Elements online environmental magazine. Bilingual site, with several articles in French. Maritime College of Forest Technology Located in Fredericton, NB Maritime Lumber Bureau

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