This document provides a brief overview of the importance of forests to Canada's economy, environment and communities including Aboriginal peoples. Canada's efforts in sustaining its forests are described, and key national, provincial and local-level initiatives are highlighted, including the development of criteria and indicators for defining Canada's progress in the sustainable management of forests.

This publication considers the importance of developing cross-sectoral links between sustainable forest management and other economic sectors, in order to help establish effective national policy frameworks and implementation. It includes a CD-ROM which contains country case studies on Brazil, Italy, Mali, Mexico, Romania, Tanzania and Thailand, as well as the proceedings of a FAO technical meeting held in Rome in September 2002.

On cover and title page: Forestry Outlook Study for Africa.