david winston, r.p.f. - fri research · 2012. 9. 4. · foothills is a charter member &...
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David Winston, R.P.F. General Manager
What is the CMFN?
Member Owned Organization
Bringing Benefits to Members
Representing Model Forest
Sharing Knowledge and Information with
Canadians
Representing CMFN on International Model
Forest Network
Foothills is a Charter Member &
Shareholder of the Corporation
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CMFN Members
MF of Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Forest Alliance
Fundy Model Forest
Forêt modèle du Lac-Saint-Jean
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CMFN Members
Waswanipi Cree Model Forest
Projet Le Bourdon
Eastern Ontario Model Forest
Northeast Superior Forest Community
Lake Abitibi Model Forest
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CMFN Members
Manitoba Model Forest
Prince Albert Model Forest
Foothills Research Institute
Resources North Association
Clayoquot Forest Communities
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CMFN Network
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Chairman of the Board
Dave MacLean, Fundy Model Forest
Board of Directors
One representative from each Model Forest
CMFN Funding
IDRC NRCan Member Fees
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CMFN Progress 2007-2008
MoUs signed with CFS-FCP
& IDRC
Four New Members
Work Plan approved for 2007/08 and
2008/09
Establishment of new CMFN
office in Kemptville,
Ontario
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CMFN Focus on Future
Sharing Knowledge: Communication
Developing Partnerships
Developing New Opportunities
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CMFN Focus on Future
Expanding International Role
Strengthening the Network
Effective Network Operations
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Sharing Knowledge: Communications
First Meeting – Winnipeg
Feb 2008
Chair: Peter Duinker
Terms of Reference
Communications Committee
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Sharing Knowledge: Communications
Effectiveness
New Information
Updates
All Member Participation
Cost Savings to Members
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Sharing Knowledge: Communications
Develop Communication
Strategy
Develop budget allocations &
priorities
Linking members and sharing ideas
Making information available to
partners
Knowledge Management
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Developing Partnerships
Fed & Prov. Governments
NGO’s & ENGO’s
Academia
Private Sector
Aboriginal
Communities
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Developing New Opportunities
EG&S: Environmental Goods & Services
• Nairn Hay (FMF)
NTFP: Non-Timber Forest Products
• Dave Sutherland (NFA)
Climate Change
• Carbon Accounting: Clara Lauziere (NSFC) & Daniel Arbour (CFC)
Bioenergy
• Brian Barkley (EOMF)
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Developing New Opportunities
Aboriginal Youth
• Brian Kotak (MMF) & Susan Carr (PAMF)
Social-Economic Indicators
• Nairn Hay (FMF)
International
• Sean Dolter (MFNL)
Circumboreal
• Sue Parton (LAMF)
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Expanding International Role
Provides access to identifying future projects for collaboration as well as access to funds.
Signing of MoU
with IDRC
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Expanding International Role
• Developing International Partnerships
Global Forum
• Mark Johnson (PAMF) IMFN
Governance
• Projects: Brian Bonnell IMFN
Secretariat
• October 2009 World Forest
Congress
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Expanding International Role
MoU
Argentina Model Forests
Foothills Research Institute: Consultations with oil, gas, mining and forestry
Model Forest Communities of Newfoundland & Labrador: Criteria & Indicators
Land use
issues
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Expanding International Role
Circumboreal Initiative
Canada; Sweden; Russia; Finland;
China & US
SFM; Wildlife
Carbon Credits
Climate Change Communities
Sue Parton
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Expanding International Role
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Developing an International Strategic Plan
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Working Together
Internationally
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Strengthening the CMFN
Improving Internal
Information
Bringing Value Added to members
Embracing New Members
Charter Members: Foothills, Lake
Abitibi, Waswanipi Cree
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Strengthening the CMFN
Commitment To Sharing
General Managers Committee
Participatory Board Policies &
Procedures Manual
Long Term Financial Stability
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OFFICE BUDGET
STAFF
Effective CMFN
GOVERNANCE BOARD
MEMBERS
Liaison with
Funding Partners
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The Road Ahead
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Foothills Research Institute
is a Key Member of the CMFN
The Road Ahead
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The CMFN and its members want to ensure Foothills
future
The Road Ahead
Addressing the Fiscal Health of
the Network
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The Road Ahead
2010/11
• Financial Support from IDRC terminates
2011/12
• Financial Support from CFS terminates
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The Road Ahead
Strategic Planning
Members Engaged
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Our Goal for the Future
Members are our Most Important Asset
CMFN is a Strong & Healthy Organization
All Members are Active and Involved
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