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The Canadian Woodlands Forum (CWF) is the only ‘grass-roots’ forest industry organization providing a network for forestry contractors, forest product companies, suppliers and ‘on-the-ground’ forestry personnel.

Our MISSION is to improve the efficiency and profitability of woodlands operations, through an ongoing commitment to fostering communication, providing a means to exchange knowledge of best practices and technology and innovations, and promoting the interests of woodlands professionals and contractors in order to sustain a robust, safe and environmentally responsible wood fiber supply chain.

Join Us

Pursue your professional development goals, grow your business and expand your network.

Programs

Explore our innovative programs shaping sustainable woodlands through knowledge transfer, training & outreach.

Group Benefits

Providing medical and financial security for your employees and peace of mind for you and your business.

2023 Forestry Contractor of the Year Award Winners and Nominees!

Congratulations to all winners and nominees! The forest industry congratulates you and your employees for a job well done, and wishes you continued success in your businesses. Many thanks to everyone who assisted in delivery & supported the program in any way.
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Manufacturing Safety Alert: Mobile Equipment Fire
Could it happen in your workplace? Description of event Before transporting a piece of mobile equipment...
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Wind And Tree Hazards
Manufacturing Safety Alert: Wind and Tree Hazards
Over the past few years, there have been several reported incidents of trees falling during strong, windy...
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Shifting Focus: How Canada's Forest Industry is Adapting to Modern Demands
The Canadian forest industry is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from a traditional...
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DEMO International Press Release Oct 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEMO International® 2024 Wraps Up with a Successful Return, Showcasing Forestry...
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Building a Sustainable Workforce: How to Attract and Retain Employees with Young Families in Forestry
Attracting and retaining employees in the forestry sector is crucial for building a stable and motivated...
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FireMars: Tools for Fire Monitoring and Reporting
With the rise in wildfires across Canada, the government has developed several tools to help the public...
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Safety Alert: Lock-Out Gate Securement. Could it happen to you?
Every gate that accesses a lockout area must have signage indicating it is a lockout area. It must also...
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Response of Forest Productivity to Changes in Growth and Fire Regime Due to Climate Change
Climate change is having complex impacts on the boreal forest, modulating both tree growth limiting factors...
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What's happening at CWF?

Spring Meeting 2025

2025 CWF Spring Meeting

April 9-10, 2025 at the Delta Beausejour in Moncton
Coya Dec2 Nomination Post (1080 X 1080 Px)

COYA 2024

Help us select the next forestry contractor of the year. Nominations due by November 22, 2024.

LATEST EVENT SNAPSHOTS

2024 ENVIROTHON NB
Congratulations to Envirothon NB Teams!