Forest Science Program

Administered by: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Program web site: http://www.fia-fsp.ca/
Program administration web site http://www.bcfsp.com/

The FIA Forest Science Program (FIA-FSP) funds forest science initiatives that address the critical knowledge and information needed to enable science-based sustainable management of British Columbia’s forest resources. The program focuses on applied research in the areas of sustainable forest management and improving timber growth and value, and achieving more effective use of forest science results through extension.

The Deputy Minister of Forests and Range appointed a 14-member Forest Science Board to provide advice about strategies and priorities for the FIA-FSP. The Forest Science Board is a voluntary advisory body comprised of users and providers of scientific knowledge drawn from industry, governments, First Nations, and the forest science community. The Board advises the Deputy Minister about strategies for the FIA-FSP, provides leadership to improve the program, and champions the program by communicating its achievements.

The FIA Forest Science Program Strategic Plan 2004-2008 sets out the vision, strategic goals, governance structure, planning framework, and forest science priorities for the FIA Forest Science Program. The FIA-FSP Business Plan for 2007/08 describes this year's activities.

For more information on the FIA-FSP, visit http://www.fia-fsp.ca/ or for project administration visit PricewaterhouseCoopers web site http://www.bcfsp.com/
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