mfnl annual report 2010-2011

PARTNERS IN SUSTAINABLE

FOREST MANAGEMENT

MODEL FOREST OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR

ANNUAL REPORT April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011

Prepared For: Natural Resources Canada Forest Service

Prepared By: Model Forest of Newfoundland & Labrador

Supported by: Audited Report, Bonnell Cole Janes Chartered Accountants

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© Model Forest of Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. (MFNL)

MFNL has catalogued this Strategic document as follows: Annual Report 2010-2011 April 1, 2010– March 31, 2011 Contributions from: Sean Dolter, General Manager Glenda Garnier, Manager of Administration Tammy Higgins, Project Manager Peter Davison, Outreach Coordinator Copies of this document may be obtained from: Model Forest of Newfoundland & Labrador Inc. P. O. Box 68 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C3 Telephone: 709-637-7300 Fax: 709-634-0255

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1: 2010-2011 Annual Report ................................................................................................... 3

Period Highlights........................................................................................................................ 3

Changes from the Workplan ....................................................................................................... 4

Challenges ................................................................................................................................. 5

Part 2: 2010-2011 Project Review .................................................................................................. 6

2007-2012 Objective Categories ................................................................................................. 6

Administration .................................................................................................................. 7

Capacity Building .............................................................................................................. 8

Knowledge Generation/Gathering................................................................................... 14

Opportunities Creation ................................................................................................... 22

National & International ................................................................................................. 26

Legacy ............................................................................................................................ 30

Part 3: 2010-2011 Financial Report .............................................................................................. 34

Overview ................................................................................................................................. 34

Overall Income ............................................................................................................... 34

Other Funds .................................................................................................................... 34

Overall Expenditures ....................................................................................................... 34

Balance Sheet ................................................................................................................. 35

Direct and In-Kind Contributions ..................................................................................... 35

Expenditures ............................................................................................................................ 36

Annual Report Summary by Category .............................................................................. 36

Annual Financial Report: List of Contributors .................................................................. 38

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PART 1: 2010-2011 ANNUAL REPORT

The following Annual Report covers the fiscal year from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011, the fourth year of the Forest Communities Program, and will focus on activities implemented during the twelve month period ending in March 2011.

This fourth year of the Forest Communities Program and its implementation in Newfoundland and Labrador saw solid progress and advancement in the objectives stated in the 5 year Strategic Plan.

PERIOD HIGHLIGHTS

CAPACITY BUILDING

Part of the Model Forest program that sets us apart from other NGOs and other sector related programs is our ability to be a working model. Part of the Capacity Building challenge under the FCP was set in the creation of the Local Community Networks. Two separate structures are established in White Bay South and the Great Northern Peninsula with the input and agreement of local community leaders, business people and government agencies. During the 2010-2011 fiscal year, we ended up with a change in personnel with both LCN Coordinator positions. Even though training and repositioning of the offices in Pasadena/Corner Brook and in Parsons Pond was a set-back, we were able to have a very successful year. To support these two positions, we also added a Projects Manager to the Model Forest team. The LCNs are maturing in their development and we are seeing clear solutions to our issues on building business capacity in these rural areas. As a working model, we will change aspects we feel are obstacles to progress and focus on the elements that are driving success.

The Model Forest program still leads the way with communications and education in our sector. Our support of the provincial forest sector communications working group has kept cohesion between the departments of government and other industry and NGO groups. Event management and public oriented printing and online materials have driven the Model Forest to make its mark with public and sector partners.

A large component of the General Manager’s energies has been dedicated to ensuring the Canadian Model Forest Network has a solid working relationship with its members and the federal government. Both the President and the General Manager lead strong teams at the national level under the themes of membership development, positioning the CMFN in the sector as a vital component in international engagement.

KNOWLEDGE GENERATION

Model Forest of Newfoundland & Labrador was able to make gains in the area of biomass and bioenergy research. Research focused specifically in the areas of certification of pellets in the European market, Newfoundland and Labrador’s constraints to forms of certification based on the licensing and tenure legislation, gaps in knowledge regarding pellet stoves and furnaces, the feasibility of converting a community’s municipal infrastructure to biomass source heating and refining our GIS database to be more easily accessed and utilized.

A significant amount of energy was spent on hosting a large conference related to rural revitalization in northern communities. Guest speakers and experts from around Canada were able to meet with Newfoundland and Labrador producers, community representatives and forest sector workers in April 2011 due to the event management efforts in 2010-2011.

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OPPORTUNITIES CREATION

Several opportunities our partners are working on will be reported as a part of our capacity building efforts through our LCN Coordinators. We will mention them here as a part of an introduction to the Annual Report. From an opportunities perspective, the Model Forest and its partners were able to take significant steps in forming a Christmas greenery initiative that could eventually expand from White Bay South to the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. We also conducted research in our efforts to attract investment to a domestic fuelwood initiative in western Newfoundland. Finally, our Requests for Expressions of Interest have been yielding great feedback from some significant investors.

Even though our small scale harvesting initiative in the Humber Valley was set-back due to several issues, we were able to make significant gains in identifying the need to manage natural disturbance in visually protected landscapes.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

National and international projects include continued work in Argentina. A consortium of Model Forest sites from Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil has expressed interest in developing similar Criteria and Indicator processes. MFNL was the CMFN representative and gave a three day training course in Buenos Aires. This resulted in the formation of several additional opportunities for the CMFN in South America.

LEGACY

The Legacy program during this fiscal year saw a comprehensive program of projects with considerable financial input in a wide variety of initiatives including wildlife and rare plant research, climate change studies, stewardship and species at risk projects, carbon budget model workshops (nationally) education and communication initiatives, etc. Several of the legacy initiatives are directly related to the Forest Communities Program such as the Futures from Forest DVD, Forest Fair and National Forest Week. All other partner projects are not directly related to the FCP Contribution Agreement and will not be reported on in this Annual Report.

CHANGES FROM THE WORKPLAN

APRIL 1, 2010 TO MARCH 31, 2011

Most of the projects proposed within this twelve month period were implemented according to the Workplan. Due to the inability to access funding and the lack of significant interest from partners in pursuing project implementation, the following projects were not engaged to the desired level anticipated in the 2010-2011 workplan:

• 4.1.5 Sawmill Mechanization Training

• 4.1.6 FMC District 19A

• 4.2.4 Georeferencing Tourism Values

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• 4.2.7 Birch Sap Harvesting, Preservation and Transportation

• 4.3.2 Small Scale Harvesting in Visually Sensitive Areas

• 4.3.4 Sawmill Boiler Technologies Benefiting Agriculture

Due to opportunities not anticipated in the Workplan, the Model Forest engaged in the following ‘new’ project areas:

• Western Newfoundland Mountain Biking Master Plan

• LCN Coordinator Training and Orientation

CHALLENGES

Several opportunities are being missed by not having the right information, operational procedures in place and practical knowledge to even consider expansions into new markets and products. We have also been expending significant resources and time in convincing new small scale interests to invest in cottage industries related to NTFP production. A truly risk averse attitude caused the need to experiment with a NTFP Cooperative ‘incubation’ organization. A proposal is presently being assessed by another third party funding agency.

Building capacity and being available to assist communities and economic development boards has been a challenge that we have been addressing. MFNL needs to consider a revised mission for our organization that may require modifying aspects of our structure and objectives to parallel with provincial pressures and gaps. The MFNL may be missing vital components for our sector’s revitalization efforts and these components are not necessarily at the community level; even though that is where the impact is felt.

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PART 2: 2010-2011 PROJECT REVIEW

The following projects were scheduled to be implemented during the 12 month period beginning April 1, 2010 and ending March 31, 2011. The projects are numbered according to year of contribution agreement/goal/project #. General focus of this year’s work was Capacity Building, Knowledge Generation and working with the 2 LCN sites in the Model Forest boundaries. The annual report’s second part will be organized according to 5 objectives. Program Administration is considered Objective 0.0:

2007-2012 OBJECTIVE CATEGORIES

The MFNL uses 5 program objectives with corresponding strategic approaches:

Objective 1: Capacity Building

Build strong forest-based communities that will effectively meet transitional challenges and produce healthy local economies. Facilitate governance options to build community ownership and accountabilities in the forest sector.

Objective 2: Knowledge Generation

Create awareness in science-based solutions so that decisions are based on factual information and are accountable and realistic.

Objective 3: Opportunities

Establish the capacity to explore new opportunities in the forest sector that directly benefit the communities targeted. Engage partnerships to implement activities and encourage a transfer of successful methodologies.

Objective 4: International Outreach

Deliver internationally significant success stories and experiences to benefit the MFNL partners and its selected international model forest sites.

Objective 5: Legacy & Partner Driven Initiatives

Implement and refine the legacy outputs of three phases of the model forest program that are relevant to the MFC-NL partners’ ability to practice SFM.

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ADMINISTRATION

Project Number: 4.0.1 New Project: No Date Started: 4/1/2007

Project Title: Program Administration

Project Leader: Glenda Garnier, Manager of Administration

Purpose: Administrative and management services; office rental.

Description: 1. Administrative and management services; office rental; overhead expenses:

a. Funds were expended toward the support Model Forest administrative functions and link to national, regional and Partner programs. The largest portion of Administrative Support was for salary for the Manager of Administration, office overhead, telephone, meetings and seminars, equipment rental; travel and vehicle rental, harmonized sales tax and capital expenditures, insurance, materials and supplies and general and professional fees.

b. Secretariat functions of the Board of Directors for the Corporation. 2. Board of Directors and Management Group:

a. Several meetings were held by both the Board and Management Group;

Budget:

Contribution Agreement Cash In-Kind Total

CFS – core $90,393 $90,393 CFS – other (if any) Board of Directors/Management Group $11,775 $11,775 General Revenue $67,839 $67,839 Total $90,393 $79,614 $170,007

Outputs: • Annual Report;

• Audited Financial Statements; • Contractual agreements with partners, overnment agencies, private consulting

firms and non-government organizations. Project Partners:

• The Model Forest Partnership

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CAPACITY BUILDING


Project Title: ‘Capacity Building’ Facilitation and Management

Project Leader: Sean Dolter, General Manager

Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to the capacity building objective

Description: Guided the implementation of activities related to the objective for Capacity Building. Resources were expended to the following tasks:

1. General Manager/Manager of Administration services to the Model Forest partnership 2. Leading Chair: Board and Management Group Level 3. Travel reimbursements: Partners with NGO or independent status

Budget:


CFS – core $15,517 $15,517 Terra Nova National Park $1,500 $1,500 Total $17,017 $17,017

Outputs: • Annual Report;

• Audited Financial Statements; • Contractual agreements with partners, overnment agencies, private consulting

firms and non-government organizations. • Evaluation and Performance Management Framework

Project Partners:

• Humber Economic Development Board • Red Ochre Regional Board • Nordic Economic Development Corporation • Municipal Councils • Forestry Organizations • Corner Brook Pulp and Paper • Parks Canada

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Project Title: ‘Capacity Building’ Facilitation and Management

Project Leader: Communication Specialist

Purpose: MFNL Marketing & Communications Strategy Implemenation

Description: The following tasks were accomplished during the 2010-2011 fiscal year:

1. 2 Yearly Newsletters were distributed in digital and hardcopy medium; 2. E-Updates: the process of distributing E-Updates was implemented and tied in with the National

Model Forest Network E-updates. 3. Participation in Network level communication initiatives:

a. Presence in national level communication was maintained through E-updates, newsletters national Communicators meeting and GM meetings.

4. Tradeshow materials:: a. New Tradeshow display and variety of local NTFP products were purchased. b. MFNL participated in the Deer Lake Agricultural fair, East West North Festival, Forest Fair and

National Forest Week. c. Merchandise was purchased for public distribution to promote MFNL activities, specifically

Rotary auction and distribution at meetings and trade shows. 5. Website and Online Presence:

a. We strengthened our website presence by concentrating on social media tools and implementing a new Facebook page, Twitter and RSS feeds. These allow for real time transfer of information and staff are making updates as events occur.

b. Compendium: Work has begun to make the compendium searchable based on keywords and phrases. This work is ongoing.

6. Internet-based software: a. Work has begun on implementing Webex and Basecamp with select projects to assist our

information sharing process with our partners. 7. Spring in Your Step

a. MFNL staff participated in ‘Spring in Your Step’ by conducting a variety of nature walks in the Corner Brook area.

8. East West North Festival: a. Model Forest partnered with forest based organizations to design and host events and an

information kiosk at our annual municipal festival. A booth/tent was purchased to illustrate how our forests contribute to our economy and social/recreational pursuits. As a feature and draw for the public, a celebrity Lumberjack and Jill competition was also organized.

9. National Forest Week Activities: a. Model Forest coordinated a week-long event with its forest sector partners to celebrate the

forests contribution to our culture and heritage. b. The Model Forest partnered with the Department of Natural Resources to host a Family Day

in the park, including an interpretive walk and other educational activities. 10. Non-Timber Forest Products and enhancing From our Atlantic Woods impact for local producers:

a. Maintenance of the Non-timber Forest Products Directory and relationship with NTFP producers has been ongoing, particularly through the Local Community Networks.

b. A “new opportunity” project with the LCN was designed and is in the process of being implemented. The purpose of the project is to search for provincial “Spark Plugs” in the area of NTFPs.

c. A forest product Co-Op had been designed and is being implemented with our LCN partners. It is anticipated that this entity will be a provincial voice for NTFPs.

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Budget:


CFS – core $28,337 $28,337 Dept. of Human Resources, Labour & Employment $19,654 $19,654 Dept. of Natural Resources $3,966 $3,966 Services Canada $846 $846 Event Registrations $80 $80 Total $52,883 $ 52,883

Outputs: Progress Reports

• e-updates, • planning and implementation of Forest Fair 2010 and NL Envirothon 2010 • various presentations to school and community groups • Urban Forest Walking Tour • National Forest week breakfast and Lumberjack Competition • Facebook and Twitter and national communication tool.

Project Partners:

• Dept. of Natural Resources • Dept. of Environmental and Conservation • Corporations & businesses • Service Canada • Parks Canada

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Project Title: Local Community Networks

Project Leader: Tammy Higgins, Project Manager

Purpose: Build and maintain the capacity of forest dependent communities to contribute in developing alternatives of their forest based natural resources

Description:

Our core Local Community Network activities were divided into three regions during the 2010-2011 fiscal year:

1. Joint Initiatives: a. LCN Advisory Committee b. Administration and Travel (Committee and Coordinators met twice in 2010) c. Professional development opportunities d. Developed a proposal and training program on GIS. Negotiating with ESRI on the potential for

software leveraging; e. College of the North Atlantic successfully refined the GIS database for our eventual sharing

with other sector representatives and community members. f. Project management and proposal writing: Our Project Manager and LCN Coordinators

worked together on several proposals, Expressions of Interest, Letters of Intent and business strategies (Wreath making);

g. Skills training specific to mushrooms harvesting. This was held in the fall of 2010 in St. Anthony on the Northern Peninsula.

2. Great Northern Peninsula Forest Network: a. LCN office moved and established in Parsons Pond with a new Coordinator; b. Manage our Parsons Pond LCN Office;

i. Orientation and training; ii. Consult all resource agencies with a stake in the region and natural resources.

c. Investigate and implement business strategies identified by GNPFN; d. Support of project research for sawmill/pellet industry:

i. Certification: Types and costs associated ii. Efficiencies in Biomass harvesting and transportation

e. Feasibility of a pilot community forest in Hawke’s Bay f. Investigate the impact of FSC certification on community based management and input into

forest management planning. g. Assisting the region’s tourism and forest sector and attending networking functions

3. White Bay South Forest Network: a. LCN office moved and established in Pasadena/Corner Brook region with a new Coordinator; b. Manage our Pasadena/Corner Brook Office:

i. Consult communities on the initiative and the SWOT associated with a community-based model;

ii. Coordinate a joint effort amongst government, communities and forest industries; c. Investigate and implement business strategies identified by WBS LCN;

i. Focus on wild mushrooms ii. Focus on greenery products

iii. Focus on uses of sawmill waste: horticultural mulch d. Ecotourism: Prepare a Master Plan approach to Mountain Biking in the Humber Valley e. Land use management: assisted the Corner Brook-Humber Valley Regional Planning Advisory

Authority in reviewing their plan and discussing modifications.

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Budget:


CFS – core $36,985 $36,985 Local Community Networks – GNP/WBS & Advisory

Group $56,203 $56,203

Total $36,985 $56,203 $93,188

Outputs: • Proposals;

• Project Reports; • Contractual agreements with partners, government agencies, private consulting

firms and non-government organizations; • Evaluation and Performance Management Framework.

Project Partners:

• Humber Economic Development Board • Red Ochre Regional Board • Nordic Economic Development Corporation • Corner Brook Pulp and Paper • Parks Canada

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Project Number: 4.1.6 New Project: Yes Date Started: 4/1/2010

Project Title: Forest Management Committee for District 19A (Nitassinan – Labrador)

Project Leader: Sean Dolter

Purpose: Facilitate the FMC District 19A Co-Management Agreement between the Innu Nation and the Department of Natural Resource

Description: The Model Forest, the Department of Natural Resources and the Innu Nation concluded the ISO Environmental Management System funding for Labrador in 2010-2011. The consultant, KBM Consulting was paid in full for the preparation of material and references necessary for eventual ISO certification. The DNR is pursuing provincial-wide certification instead of a Labrador-centric approach. What was accomplished this year was:

1. EMS awareness training; 2. Job-specific training for DNR staff; 3. Developed objectives and targets 4. Developed & initiated environmental programs 5. Monitor performance 6. Address non-conformances 7. Continually improve

The experience in Labrador will be used as a template for the remainder of the ISO certification efforts in island portion of NL.

Budget:


CFS – core Department of Natural Resource $15,649 $15,649 Total $15,649 $15,649

Outputs: • Final Report from KBM Consulting

Project Partners: • Innu Nation

• Department of Natural Resources

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KNOWLEDGE GENERATION/GATHERING


Project Title: ‘Knowledge Gathering’ Facilitation and Management


Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to the objective for Knowledge Gathering;.

Description: The General Manager continued a facilitating and supporting role in the Model Forest research program on bioenergy and certification. Staff worked as a team to develop a research program for gathering information related to the wood pellet certification efforts in Europe, developing a wood pellet consumer brochure, facilitating a feasibility assessment for the Miawpukek First Nation on converting their municipal buildings to a biomass heating system, and acting as a liaison with the Department of Natural Resource, FEIS Division, CanBio, Wood Pellet Association of Canada, Holson Forest Products and the Miawpukek First Nation.

Budget:


CFS – core $13,261 $13,261 Total $13,261 $13,261

Outputs: • Annual Report

• Contractal agreement • Minutes of LCN Meetings • Evaluation and Performance Management Framwork

Project Partners: • Model Forest Partners • Department of Natural Resource, FEIS Division, • CanBio, • Wood Pellet Association of Canada, • Holson Forest Products • Miawpukek First Nation

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Project Title: Model Forest/Forest Sector Workshop and Seminars

Project Leader: Tammy Higgins, Project Manager

Purpose: To augment local professional development opportunities with Model Forest events

Description: The following events were attended by or hosted by MFNL staff during the 2010-2011 fiscal year:

1. Bio-energy alternatives: a. Presentation on certification considerations for the NL Bioenergy market at the NL Canadian

Institute of Forestry annual general meeting – Gander, NL. b. MFNL staff hosted a one day information session with QMI global on forest management

certification - Roddickton, NL. 2. Engaging Communities in diversifying economic opportunities.

a. MFNL hosted a three day conference “Rural Revitalization from our Forests” in April of 2011. Although the event fell into the following fiscal year, the majority of planning occurred in 2010.

b. Presentation on the history of forestry in Newfoundland in partnership with the Harris Centre of Memorial University.

3. Sector Engagement & Networking a. Canadian Institute of Forestry annual general meeting – Gander, NL. b. Various brown bag lunches hosted by CIF were attended by staff throughout the year. c. Canadian Woodlands Forum Fall Meetings – Truro, NS. d. NRCAN Aboriginal Workshop – Moncton, NB. e. Attended and/or presented at various partner functions. (Department of Natural Resources

AGM, HEDB AGM, Red Ochre AGM, Human Resources Labour & Employment) 4. MFNL Partnership Retreat

a. Hosted a one day event with LCN Advisory members to review progress and plan future activities.

5. NTFP Focus Workshops a. Hosted a one day workshop on NTFP’s with the Department of Agriculture – Roddickton, NL. b. Hosted a one day workshop on CO-OP development with Department of Innovation, Trade

and Rural Development – Corner Brook, NL. c. Attended the 2010 Mushroom Foray - St. Anthony, NL.

Budget:


CFS – core $13,014 $13,014 Services Canada $4,493 $4,493 Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development $2,048 $2,048 Registration Fees $400 $400 RROF Conference Steering Committee $15,600 $15,600 Canadian Institute of Forestry (NL) $242 $242 Total $20,197 $15,600 $35,797

Outputs: • Proceedings of Workshops and Seminars

• Project & trip reports • Presentation to Management Group

Project Partners: • Model Forest Partners

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• Forest sector representatives as participants • LCN Advisory Committee • Non-Forest Sector Agencies

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Project Title: Consumer’s Guide to Bio-Energy Resources


Purpose: Model Forest will develop assessment tools for comparing household energy demand with parallel energy sources – both traditional and new products

Description: Newfoundland and Labrador’s first residential User Guide to Wood Pellets was produced as a final draft before the end of the fiscal year 2010-2011. After negotiation with the Department of Natural Resources, it was decided to produce a brochure specifically targeting potential consumers of wood pellet furnaces and stoves. The guide provides a terminology section for consumers, a section on what wood pellets are and how they are made and graded, equipment required for heating in a residential home and how they work, what to know when researching your options, how to place the appliance, venting, pellet storage and handling, the multitude of benefits and a cost comparison with propane, oil and traditional wood, the pros and cons, maintenance and purchasing. The final piece of the guide looks at pellet and equipment suppliers and their contact information. In 2011-2012 we see the printing and distribution of the guide as a priority. The final publication will be available by the fall of 2011.

Budget:


CFS – core $2,500 $2,500 Department of Natural Resources (NC)

Total $ 2,500 $2,500

Outputs: • Consumer’s guide to Bio-Energy Resources Manual/Brochure

Project Partners: • Department of Natural Resources, FEIS

• Pellet Manufacturing Facilities • Furnace and stove supply stores • Newfoundland and Labrador Forestry Training Association

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Project Title: Geo-referencing Tourism Values (GTV): Great Northern Peninsula & White Bay South


Purpose: To spatially map tourism values in designated regions of the Northern Peninsula and White Bay South

Description: This project was not implemented with the Local Community Networks due to other projects taking higher priority. It has been listed as a “project of interest” and will remain on the LCN coordinators project list.

Budget:


CFS – core Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation LCNs INTRD or another source Total

Outputs: • N/A Project Partners: • Anderson and Yates Forestry Consultants

• Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador • International Appalachian Trail – NL • LCNs

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Project Title: Sawmill - Pellet Plant Certification Initiative

Project Leader: Tammy Higgins

Purpose: Investigate the different certification processes and estimate the cost associated with the production, manufacturing, trading and labeling of a product to be certified

Description: The Model Forest through its representation on the Great Northern Peninsula Forest Network, established a working group on pellet certification. The group specifically identified the need to investigate the barriers and constraints to gaining EN-Plus certification on their product before introducing it into the European market. MFNL’s Project Manager developed a briefing document on the challenges associated with the initiative and presented her findings at the 2010 Canadian Institute of Forestry – NL Section AGM. This caused a Resolution to be passed by the CIF membership for supporting the DNR in researching and applying alternative methodologies to secure an export capacity for Newfoundland and Labrador pellets. The significant constraint would be the certification on woodland operations with either CSA or FSC. This process would simply qualify a pellet producer to obtain PEFC certification and then EN-Plus certification. In 2011-2012, the DNR is exploring all available avenues to overcome this constraint and the Model Forest will look for ways to assist in the process.

Budget:


CFS – core $958 $958 Department of Natural Resources Holson Forest Products Total $958 $958

Outputs: • Meeting minutes

• Final Report with cost estimates Project Partners: • Department of Natural Resources

• Holson Forest Products • LCN Partners • Canadian Woodlands Forum • Canadian Institute of Forestry • Newfoundland Training Association • Canadian Bioenergy Association • QMI • PEFC: An international non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to

promoting sustainable forest management, PEFC is the certification system for choice for small forest owners.

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Project Title: Research into BioMass Harvesting and Transportation

Project Leader: Nordic Economic Development Corporation

Purpose: Examine the cost effectiveness of harvesting and recovering woody biomass on the Great Northern Peninsula.

Description: The Model Forest brought together several partners to examine research opportunities related to biomass harvesting and transportation on the Northern Peninsula. DNR, FPInnovations, Nordic Economic Development Corp and Holson Forest Products agreed to implement a mill diagnostic project to be carried out by FPInnovations. The project results summarized that the forestry industry within the GNP is constrained with the need to preserve its skilled workforce in a very limited fiber volume environment. While some volume increase is evident through better fiber recovery efforts, it will not reach the scale required to support the current number of contractors beyond the current subsistence level. Choices will have to made between:

1. Radical capital intensive structural changes, dividing the harvestable volume between fewer players, and less employees;

2. Supporting current structure through the initial start-up of the pellet mill and allowing natural selection and business forces to reduce the number of players. Recognize that with this option one cannot expect contractor investment until it is clear they have a viable market for the wood fiber.

In 2011-2012, the group will look at the results in-depth and determine further projects that specifically address the issues of the diagnostic report.

Budget:


CFS – core $3,063 $3,063 Department of Natural Resources $24,000 $24,000 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency $53,840 $53,840 Nordic Economic Development Corporation $15,201 $15,201 Newfoundland and Labrador Forestry Training

Assn. $20,000 $20,000

Total

$3,063

$113,041 $116,104

Outputs: • Final Report from FPInnovations Project Partners: • DNR

• FPInnovations • Nordic Economic Development Corp • Holson Forest Products

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Project Title: Birch Sap: Harvesting, Preservation and Transporting


Purpose: Conduct research on what information is available to assist in our attempts at preserving harvested birch sap

Description: This project was not implemented with the Local Community Networks due to other projects taking higher priority. It has been listed as a “project of interest” and will remain on the LCN coordinators project list.

Budget:


CFS – core Department of Natural Resources, Agrifoods, Divisions College of the North Atlantic Total

Outputs: • N/A

Project Partners: • N/A

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OPPORTUNITIES CREATION


Project Title: ‘Opportunities’ Facilitation and Management


Purpose:

Guide the implementation of activities related to the objective for Opportunities Creation. Liaison with the Working Group and the LCN Advisory Committee in exploring new opportunities for entrepreneurial engagement; prepare proposals to leverage MF and partner resources.

Description: Most of the significant opportunities were reported through the LCN activities in the Capacity Building portion of this Annual Report. Time and resources were spent primarily on finding ways to encourage community members to take on entrepreneurial projects. MFNL and its partners have created two approaches to facilitating the establishment of new opportunities:

1. NTFP Cooperative: Establishing a company whose sole mandate is to encourage the development of small-scale industries under the category of Non-timber Forest Products;

2. One-on-one business capacity building with potential investors. The NTFP Cooperative will be formed in the fall of 2011 but the majority of the work on building up the foundation of this initiative was accomplished in 2010-2011.

Budget:


CFS – core $16,584 $16,584 Total $16,584 $ 16,584

Outputs: • Proposal

• Minutes and workshop proceedings.

Project Partners: • Model Forest partners • INTRD • Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Cooperatives

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Project Title: Small Scale Harvesting in visually Sensitive Areas


Purpose: Develop and implement a harvesting program within the Humber Valley region, specifically, areas hit by the Spruce bark Beetle (SBB)

Description: The intent of this project was to develop and implement a harvesting program within the Humber Valley region to target areas specifically hit by the Spruce Bark Beetle. Several meeting were held representatives from the Department of Natural Resources. However, due to the ongoing Humber Valley Land Use planning project, it was determined that any harvesting plans should be put on hold until further notice.

Budget:


CFS – core Model Forest Partners (NC) Total

Outputs: • Project Report: An Economic Assessment of Small Scale Harvesting in Sensitive

Areas • Powerpoint presentation and fact sheet on initiative • Terms of Reference, Contacts and Tender documents

Project Partners: • Department of Natural Resources, Forest Engineering and Industry Services • FERIC • Newfoundland and Labrador Forest Training Association • Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

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Project Title: Commercial Woodlot for domestic Fuel Consumption: Demonstration Project


Purpose: Develop a business case for the establishment of domestic fuel wood yards in key locations in western Newfoundland

Description: MFNL through their work with the Great Northern Peninsula Forest Network spent time investigating the feasibility of commercializing a firewood business in western Newfoundland. Initially the project released a request for proposals and terms of reference for the development of a complete business plan. However, all proposals came in well over the allocated budget and were not awarded. As a result, a second request for proposals was released to conduct a market evaluation to determine the best location for the business. ACOA and MFNL funded the project which was completed by Anderson and Yates Forest Consultants. Final report is expected May 2011.

Budget:


CFS – core $937 $937 ACOA $3,978 $3,978 Total $937 $3,978 $4,915

Outputs: • Terms of Reference for Business Plan Development

• Request for proposals • Project Report

Project Partners: • Nordic Development Corporation • ACOA • Great Northern Peninsula Forest Network • Other government agencies deemed applicable

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Project Title: Sawmill boiler technology (BioMass Utilization): Greenhouse Produce Cooperative


Purpose: To partner with a private company and look at the feasibility of developing an opportunity using an existing biofuel burner.

Description: Major’s Logging of Deer Lake approached the Model Forest to look for opportunities to utilize a biofuel burner they had previously purchased and were no longer using. Two meetings were held to discuss the potential and various options were discussed. Ideas regarding the development of an agricultural research facility as well as greenhouse complexes were brought forward but no firm decision has been made. It was finally agreed a “request for interest” would be placed in the local paper to look for further input and development opportunities. The project is being spearheaded by Majors Logging and progress has been slow.

Budget:


CFS – core INTRD/DNR Major’s Logging Total

Outputs: • Project Report Project Partners: • Agrifoods Division

• Newfoundland and Labrador Agricultural Producers Association • Humber Economic Development Board • Department of Natural Resources

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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL


Project Title: ‘International” Facilitation and Management


Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to the objective for National and International Initiatives

Description: MFNL played a significant role with several international initiatives related to the Canadian Model Forest Network and our own site:

1. International Engagement Strategy – The General Manager was instrumental in formulating an engagement strategy for the national network that linked domestic level engagement protocols with international collaborations;

2. E-Mentoring: The General Manager established Canada’s first e-mentoring site with the Model Forest initiative in Croatia. In 2010-2011, MFNL provided a multitude of documents related to governance, bylaws, conflict of interest, policies and procedures and public awareness and involvement to the Croatian MF Team.

Budget:


CFS – core $18,147 $18,147 Total $18,147 $18,147

Outputs: • Presentations

• E-Mentoring portal on Basecamp – http://mfnl.basecamphq.com

Project Partners: • International Model Forest Network • Other Regional Model Forest Networks

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Project Title: International Networking

Project Leader: Sean Dolter & Reg Parsons

Purpose:

Representation of the MFNL and the CMFN at the 2011 Global Forum held in Burgos, Spain.

• Delegates at the Circumboreal Workshop held at the same venue as the Global Forum.

Description: Global Forum 2011: In preparation for the Global Forum (GF) in Spain (March 2011), the MFNL was part of the Canadian delegation and prepared several documents for distribution before and during the forum. As a delegate, the GM and Reg Parsons of CFS attended and represented the CFS, CMFN and the MFNL. At the GF, the GM was also engaged in assisting the facilitation of the Circumboreal Workshop held during the pre-Global Forum events. Several significant highlights:

1. Attended the International Symposium on Ecosystem and Landscape-level Approaches to Sustainability;

2. Delegate of the Global Forum; 3. Co-facilitated the IMFN Circumboreal Initiative Workshop; 4. Participated in a Symposium Poster Session with the Argentina-Canada Criteria and Indicators

Initiative; 5. Participated in a field tour of Urbión Model Forest. Themes examined during the tour were forest

management, harvesting and forest use, and forest-based industry (timber, non-timber).

Budget:


CFS – core $3,887 $3,887 NRCan-CFS $704 $704 Prince Albert Model Forest $1129 $1,129 Total $3,887 $1,833 $5,720

Outputs: • Trip Report

• Project Report: Proceedings of the Circumboreal Workshop.

Project Partners: • Mediterranean Model Forest Network • Ibero-American Regional MF Network • International Model Forest Network • Canadian Model Forest Network.

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Project Title:

Ibero-American LLI Model Forest Network: LLI Initiative

Project Leader:

Sean Dolter

Purpose:

Subregional Workshop on Criteria and Indicators at the Local Level in Model Forests of South America: Sharing Experiences in Monitoring and Evaluating Progress toward Sustainable Forest Management and Maintaining Our Commitment to the IMFN’s Principles and Attributes.

Description: 1. The General Manager participated in the development of a training workbook on Criteria and

Indicators for SFM. This training book contained 5 modules that encompasses a comprehensive introduction to performance monitoring using local level indicators;

2. A workshop hosted by the Argentinean Model Forest Network and held in Buenos Aires was delivered in February to align representatives of Chile, Boliva, Paraguay and Brazil with the Canadian-Argentine LLI program. A strategy was formulated on a southern cone of South America approach to C & I;

3. The LLI Initiative project is now expanding with an agreement reached in February 2011 between Canada, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and the IAMFN. A working group will be established to develop an approach on harmonizing C&I that integrates the Principles and Attributes of the IMFN. The working group will be supported by participating countries who will report back in a series of sub-regional workshops on indicator development.

Budget:


CFS – core $2,840 $2,840 NRCan-CFS $8,000 $8,000 Ibero-American Model Forest Network $9,012 $9,012 Government of Argentina $6,160 $6,160 Total $10,840 $15,172 $26,012

Outputs: The February 2011 Workshop produced the following outputs:

1. A bound document and workbook in Spanish a. CMFN and the AMFN disseminated to participants an updated version of

the workshop materials from the Argentina LLI development process as a workbook:

b. Delivery April 2011. 2. An outline of a Strategic Plan for the IAMFN

a. Guidelines for the development of a process that incorporates LLI b. Principle and Attribute monitoring and evaluation was developed from the

perspective of the Southern Cone Sub-Network; 3. A Workshop Final Report from the Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador. 4. Several Communication Deliverables:

a. IMFNS & FCP Newsletter article on the process; b. Technical summary and Overview presentation deck – See attached CD; c. A Poster and hand-out was prepared for the Global Forum 2011 Conference.

Project • Ibero-American Model Forest Network

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Partners: • IMFN • CIDA • IDRC

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LEGACY


Project Title: Partner-based Project Facilitation and Management


Purpose: Guide the implementation of activities related to the Legacy objective.

Description: During 2010-2011, MFNL has administered 45 partnership projects (total value of $730,642) which were developed through ongoing consultation and support to our partnership. Many of these projects have complemented the Forest Communities Program. They cover the spectrum from wildlife, forestry, rare plants and climate change research, stewardship and species at risk programs, educational events and products, and provincial communication initiatives. These projects will assist in providing information to the Model Forest partnership and Local Community Networks in planning and implementation. Listing of project titles can be found on page 33 of this annual report.

Budget:


CFS – core $29,045 $29,045 Total $29,045 $29,045

Outputs: • Annual report

• Contractual Agreements • Evaluation and Performance Management Framework

Project Partners: • Model Forest partners

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Project Title: Education Strategy Implementation

Project Leader: Communication Specialist

Purpose:

Description: The Following programs were conducted as part of MFNL’s education strategy:

1. 2010 Envirothon and 2011 Planning: a. 2010 Envirothon was held at Max Simms Camp in Bishops Falls. 40 Students (8 teams)

participated. The Corner Brook Regional High School team won the competition and then traveled to the International Canon Envirothon in Frezno, California.

b. 2011 Planning was initially conducted by Krista McKarthy who was replaced by Peter Davison once Krista’s contract had expired. Peter continued where Krista left off and continued the planning through the month of April 2011.

2. Futures From Forests: a. In-Servicing and evaluation of phase 1 continued in 2010. The evaluation phase will be

completed during the fall of 2011. b. Development of Phase II (careers) has been put on hold until there is adequate funding

secured to complete the phase. 3. Participation in Network level educational activities:

a. MFNL did not partake in any Network level educational activities in 2010. 4. Junior Achievement Company Program, White Bay South:

a. This program was not pursued in 2010, and is on hold until further notice. 5. Forest in a Backpack Refinement and Evaluation:

a. Additional backpacks were assembled and distributed. b. Evaluation survey was distributed to DNR staff with very little feedback received. c. Further follow-up is planned for 2011.

6. Forest Interpretive Guides for Schools: a. Ecological Walking Tours were conducted during September and October of 2010. 25 groups

participated in the tours, with a total of approximately 600 students. b. The Online Interpretive Guide has not been completed.

7. EcoFeat Challenge for NL High Schools: a. The MFNL’s proposals were not successful in securing funding for this program. This program

is currently on-hold until further notice. 8. Engagement of First Nations communities:

a. The MFNL engaged the First Nations communities in NL through the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Camp at Max Simms Camp in Bishops Falls and through the successful application for the Canon Envirothon diversity grant which allowed teams from Conne River First Nation to attend the NL Envirothon. There were 35-40 students who attended the TEK Camp.

9. Green Team Sponsorship: White Bay South: a. The MFNL was successful in obtaining funding from the Conservation Corps of Newfoundland

and Labrador for a Green Team project in White Bay South in 2010. The Green Team completed environmental education activities in the local communities, and completed several community enhancement legacy projects, such as a traditional fencing project around the community garden.

10. Canadian Woodlands Forum: Teachers In-servicing: a. The CWF Teacher In-Servicing recipient was Della Way. Sponsored was provided by CBPP.

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Budget:


CFS – core $49,912 $49,912 Dept. of Natural Resources $13,857 $13,857 Dept. of Human Resources, Labour and Employment $19,776 $19,776 Dept. of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development $2,356 $2,356 School Registrations $2,510 $2,510 Canon International $3,300 $3,300 Corporate Sponsors $8,700 $8,700 Dept. of Environment and Conservation $500 $500 Natural Resources Canada $1,500 $1,500 Environment Canada $500 $500 Dept. of Fisheries and Aquaculture $500 $500 Envirothon Committee, Judges and Volunteers $7,250 $7,250 Total $103,411 $7,250 $110,661

Outputs: • Project Reports

• Contracts • Proceedings • Photo Library

Project Partners: • Department of Education • Multi-Materials Stewardship Board • Gros Morne National Park • College of the North Atlantic • Stantec • CBCL (Engineering) • NL Conservation Corps • Environment Canada • Department of Fisheries and Oceans • Canon Envirothon • Nalcor • North Atlantic Petroleum • Vale Inco • Wildlife Habitat Canada • Newfoundland Power • Memorial University • CBPPL • Nova Scotia Forestry Association • Iron Ore Company of Canada

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Project Title: Partner-driven Initiatives

Project Leader: Partner

Purpose: Administration, organization and management of partner projects.

Description: Administration of the following projects was conducted by the Model Forest during the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

1. Wildlife Division: a. Climate Change – Northern Strategic Plan; Payment Processing – Coyote Submissions; Small

Game and Furbearer Lab Asst.; Terrestrial Species Monitoring; Municipal Habitat Stewardship; Moose Health Monitoring and Implementation and Analysis ; Mealy Mountain Data and Field; Jurisdictional Review – Wildlife; Geospatial Data Creation and Inland Fish Analysis; Wildlife Technician; Big Game Information Assistant; Labrador Species at Risk project; Clerical – Big Game Applications; Firearm Safety/Hunters; Technical Asst. – Caribou; Stewardship and Education Program Assistant; Data Manager/GIS Support; Rare Lichen Surveys; Lab Asst. project; How to Trap Coyotes Workshops; Eastern Habitat Joint Venture; Wolf Capture Project; Field Assistant-St. John’s; Workshop Facilitator; Provincial Aquatic Database; Sensitive Wildlife Survey;

2. Department of Natural Resources: a. Forest Fair 2010; National Forest Week 2010; FMC District 19 Process Agreement

3. Institute for Biodiversity, Ecosystem Science and Sustainability: a. Role of Coyotes in Caribou Populations; Snowshoe Hare Population Ecology; Lynx Project;

Spatial Ecology of Black Bears; Trophic Interaction- Predators; 4. Center for Forest Science and Innovation – Pine Marten Research; Global Forest Inventory Digitization 5. Other Projects – CFS Carbon Budget Model Workshops (2)


CFS – core Model Forest Partners $730,642 $730,642 Total $730,642 $730,642

Outputs: • Project Report

• Contracts Project Partners:

• N/A

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PART 3: 2010-2011 FINANCIAL REPORT

OVERVIEW

The Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador (MFNL) financial statements represent the total revenue and expenditures realized by the MFNL during the 2010-11 fiscal year. Expenditures for the period of April 1, 2010- March 31, 2011 applicable to the $325,000 funding grant received from the Natural Resources Canada under Year 4 of the Forest Communities program are presented separately. Consistent with previous years, the financial statements are presented on a project accounting basis with each project’s expenditure activities stated separately. These statements are audited annually by the accounting firm of Bonnell Cole Janes.

The organization’s summary statements separate funding into two streams; the Canadian Forest Service core funding and Canadian Forest Service strategic funding and Model Forest partnership and general revenue funding. The expenditure report on this statement is directly related to budgetary projections presented in the MFNL 2010-2011 Annual Workplan.

Following this report, Table I (page 32) breaks down expenditures by project including in-kind contributions relevant to each project. This table also identifies government and non-government sources of funding.

OVERALL INCOME

Total actual revenue including in-kind contributions for the period of April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 was $ 728,448. This figure does not include Partner Led Initiative funding (Total $ 730,642 see Page 33) as these programs were not included in the MFNL Workplan 2010-11. This total revenue of $ 728,448 includes the core funding grant ($ 325,000) from the Canadian Forest Service and ($ 10,204) contributed from National Strategic Project Funding toward the Sub regional Workshop on Criteria and Indicators for South American Model Forests, the International Networking Initiative and the NL Envirothon. Registration fees for the two Carbon Budget Modeling Workshops held during 2010-2011 were $20,056. The total revenue figure includes a total cash contribution from partners, government agencies, corporate sponsors and general revenue sources of $ 178,596 and in-kind contributions to the program were $ 224,852.

OTHER FUNDS

The Partnership and Other Revenue Funding $ 178,596 (government and non-government sources) is generated from the Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador Partnership contributions to projects as well as funding from government agencies, corporations and businesses, educational institutions, and other miscellaneous income, GST/HST rebates, and sales of forest site classification manuals.

OVERALL EXPENDITURES

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Expenditures during the period of April 1, 2010-March 31, 2011 are described in the MFNL 2010-11 Work plan and are in keeping with activities outlined in these documents.

General and Administrative expenditures are used to support the General and Administration Manager’s salary and employee benefits, office rent, supplies, telephone, travel, equipment, meetings, insurance, and related expenses.

BALANCE SHEET

Current assets consist mainly of cash and receivables due from partners, government or other funding agencies. The organization’s capital assets have been amortized on an annual basis as per the guidelines of the Canadian Auditors Association.

DIRECT AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

Overall contributions to the Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador program during the period of April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 totaled $ 728,448 (includes in-kind contributions – refer page 36-37).

This total ($728,448) is comprised of $325,000 of direct funding from the Canadian Forest Service, $101,381 of direct partner funding (government sources) and $76,835 direct partner funding (non-government sources). Also included in this total is the total partnership in-kind contribution of $224,852 which is sourced from government and non-government sources ($109,382 and $115,470 respectively). Direct funding and in-kind contributions are presented as totals by source on page 37.

The total revenue of the Model Forest of Newfoundland and Labrador core program April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 (fourth year of the Forest Communities Program) which is sourced from government sources is $535,763 or 73.5% of its total funding.

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EXPENDITURES

ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY BY CATEGORY

Administration FCP

Funds* Cash Gov

Cash N Gov

In-Kind Gov

In-Kind N Gov

Total

4.0.1 Program Administration 90,393 4,400 7,375 102,168 4.0.2 General Revenue 6,236 61,603 67,839

Subtotal 4.0 90,393 6,236 61,603 4,400 7,375 170,007

Capacity Building FCP

Funds* Cash Gov

Cash N Gov

In-Kind Gov

In-Kind N gov

Total

4.1.1 Facilitation & Management 15,517 1,500 17,017 4.1.2 Marketing & Communications Strategy 28,337 24,466 80 52,883 4.1.3 Local Community Networks 36,985 4925 51278 93,188 4.1.4 Canadian Model Forest Network 4.1.5 Sawmill Mechanization Training 4.1.6 FMC District 19A Subtotal 4.1 80,839 25,966 80 4925 51278 163,088

Developing Approaches & Sharing Knowledge FCP

Funds* Cash Gov

Cash N Gov

In-Kind Gov

In-Kind N gov

Total

4.2.1 Facilitation & Management 13,261 13,261 4.2.2 Forest Sector Workshops and Seminars 13,014 6,541 642 5,625 9,975 35,797 4.2.3 Consumer Guide to Bio-Energy 2,500 2,500 4.2.5 Sawmill Certification Initiative 958 958 4.2.6 Biomass Harvesting and Transportation 3,063 77,840 35,201 116,104 Subtotal 3.2 32,796 6,541 642 83,465 45,176 168,620

New or Enhanced Forest Based Opportunities FCP

Funds* Cash Gov

Cash N Gov

In-Kind Gov

In-Kind N gov

Total

4.3.1 Facilitation & Management 16,584 16,584 4.3.2 Small Scale Harvesting Sensitive Areas 4.3.3 Retail Fuel Wood Research 937 3,978 4,915 Subtotal 4.3 17,521 3,978 21,499

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International Facilitation and Management FCP

Funds* Cash Gov

Cash N Gov

In-Kind Gov

In-Kind N gov

Total

4.4.1 International Facilitation &Management

18,147 18,147

4.4.2 International Partners 3,887 704 1,129 5,720 4.4.3 Ibero-American Model Forest Network Initiative

2,840 8,000 6,160 9,012 26,012

Subtotal 4.4 24,874 8,000 6,864 10,141 49,879

Bringing Forth the Model Forest Legacy FCP

Funds* Cash Gov

Cash N Gov

In-Kind Gov

In-Kind N gov

Total

4.5.1 Partner Based Facilitation and Management

29,045 29,045

4.5.2 Education Strategy Facilitation 49,912 38,989 14,510 5,750 1,500 110,661 4.5.4 Labrador FMC 15,649 15,649 Subtotal 4.5 78,957 54,638 14,510 5,750 1,500 155,355

Annual Totals 2010-2011 FCP

Funds* Cash Gov

Cash N Gov

In-Kind Gov

In-Kind N gov

Total

Subtotal 4.0 90,393 6,236 61,603 4,400 7,375 170,007 Subtotal 4.1 80,839 25,966 80 4,925 51,278 163,088 Subtotal 4.2 32,796 6,541 642 83,465 45,176 168,620 Subtotal 4.3 17,521 3,978 21,499 Subtotal 4.4 24,874 8,000 6,864 10,141 49,879 Subtotal 4.5 78,957 54,638 14,510 5,750 1,500 155,355 Grand Total 325,380 101,381 76,835 109,382 115,470 728,448

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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT: LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

Contributor Cash In-kind Total NRCan-CFS (FCP) 325,000 325,000 NRCan-CFS (Other) 9,500 704 10,204 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 57,818 57,818 Rural Revitalization from Our Forests Conference Steering Committee

15,600 15,600

Dept. of Natural Resources Newfoundland Forest Service

33,472 24,000 57,472

Newfoundland and Labrador Forest Training Assn. 20,000 20,000 Prince Albert Model Forest 1,129 1,129 Environment Canada 500 500 Dept. of Innovation, Trade & Rural Development 4,404 4,404 Services Canada 11,575 11,575 Dept. of Human Resources, Labour & Employment 39,430 39,430 Humber Economic Development Board 16,896 16,896 Nordic Regional Economic Board 15,201 15,201 Red Ochre Regional Board 18,707 18,707 Canadian Institute of Forestry (NL Section) 242 242 Dept. of Environment & Conservation – Wildlife Division

500 500

Envirothon Sponsors –Corporate 8,700 8,700 Schools – Envirothon registrations 2,510 2,510 General Revenue 61,983 61,983 Model Forest Partnership 11,775 11,775 Dept. of Fisheries & Aquaculture 500 500 Ibero American Model Forest Network 9,012 9,012 Government of Argentina 6,160 6,160 Terra Nova National Park 1,500 1,500 Canon International 3,300 3,300 Conference Registration Fees 480 480 LCN Committees and Advisory Group 20,600 20,600 Envirothon Committee, Judges & Volunteers 7,250 7,250 Total: $503,596 $224,852 $728,448

mfnl annual report 2010-2011

Documents

audited report

financial report

mfnl mfnl

project manager peter

general manager glenda

strategic document

project review

overall income