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Canadian Program

 Despite the similar environmental characteristics of forest harvesting and manufacturing facilities operated by NCASI Member Companies in Canada to those operated by our U.S. Members, the different land ownership pattern and regulatory platform create unique needs for science and data to help Canadian companies cost-effectively meet their environment and sustainability goals. NCASI’s Canadian Program is grounded in a research program to address the specific needs of our Canadian Member Companies, and it is undertaken by a staff team located in Montreal, QC that is well-versed in the nuances of operating on the Canadian landscape. Our Canadian research program also leverages the strength of our program in the U.S., as well as the expertise of our U.S. staff, to provide our Canadian Members with an unparalleled resource to help them meet regulatory requirements and address stakeholder needs.

For more information on NCASI’s Canadian Program contact Kirsten Vice.

NCASI’s Canadian Publications Catalogue 2002-2023

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Overview of NCASI’s Canadian Operations and Programs

Forestry

NCASI’s Canadian Forestry Program is focused on research oriented towards addressing the environmental aspects of forest management in Canada. Given the Crown land ownership context, much of NCASI’s research in this program area is publicly available and NCASI collaborates with the government and other stakeholders on a number of initiatives to enhance the application of this research to the forested landscape.

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Mill Environment

NCASI’s Canadian Mill Environment Program is focused on research oriented towards addressing environmental releases associated with the manufacture of forest products in Canada. Individual research projects are designed in consultation with NCASI’s Canadian Environment Program Committee and address the full array of issues that members manage associated with emissions to air, releases to water, and the management of chemicals.

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Sustainable Manufacturing

NCASI’s Canadian Sustainable Manufacturing Program is focused on research oriented towards addressing the sustainability- and climate change-related priorities of forest harvesting and forest products manufacture in Canada. Individual research projects are designed in consultation with NCASI’s Canadian Environment Task Group and address information needs associated with climate change & carbon; life cycle assessment; energy management; water sustainability; recycling & land use; beneficial use of residuals; and sustainability metrics and benchmarking.

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Featured Project

Boot Camp on Canadian Environmental Legislation of Relevance to Wood Products Facilities

In April of 2021, NCASI hosted a series of four webinars to provide a high-level overview of Canadian environmental legislation of relevance to wood products facilities. The series covered regulations on air quality. climate change and GHG reporting, water quality and residuals management, and chemical management and reporting. The presentations were recorded and are now available for playback.

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Featured Resource

Canadian Forestry Regulations and Standards

Canadian forestry operations are governed by a complex and continuously evolving regulatory framework based on multi-stakeholder consultation that varies with location and forest type. A set of federal legislation governs issues that span the nation, while most planning, harvesting, silviculture, water, species at risk, and conservation issues are regulated by the provincial governments.

The Canadian Forestry Regulations and Standards document summarizes regulations and standards by purpose and geographic location.

Download the pdf by clicking the English or French version below.
Canadian Forest Regulations 2021

Règlements et normes encadrant la foresterie au Canada

Canadian Steering Committee and Task Group Information

The NCASI Board of Governors appoints a Steering Committee in Canada. This committee is composed of Member Company senior personnel familiar with the environmental issues facing the forest products industry.

The Canadian Steering Committee meets several times annually to identify and prioritize the research projects undertaken by NCASI’s Technical Studies Program and to monitor progress toward achieving program results. Ad hoc committees and specialists convene as needed to provide expert advice in specific fields, such as forestry and health effects.

Committee Meetings

NCASI committees and subcommittees meet several times every year to direct NCASI’s Technical Studies Program. An agenda book is usually…

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