About the Eastern Ontario Model Forest Forests for Seven Generations The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) works with government, NGOs, landowners, industry, First Nations, and other partners in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence forest region to develop new ways to sustain and manage our forest resources. Adopting the philosophy of the First Nations people, the EOMF considers each decision and new technology bearing in mind how it will affect "seven generations". A Unique Forum for Action The model forest provides a unique forum where forest users – many of whom may never have met before – can forge partnerships and gain a greater understanding of conflicting views, share their knowledge, and combine their expertise and resources. The principle behind the model forest program is simple: demonstrate how partners, representing a diversity of forest values, can work together to achieve sustainable forest management using innovative, region-specific approaches. Projects range from courses for landowners on timely topics and educational programming for youth, to monitoring and reporting on the state of the forests in eastern Ontario. On the Ground • Developer of a collaborative certification process for private land and community forests in eastern Ontario • Collaborator in developing best forest management practices and standards for biodiversity conservation In the Community • Organizer of the Forest Fair of Eastern Ontario and various other community outreach events • Catalyst in responding to emerging issues such as invasive species • Innovator in pursuing emerging opportunities for communities such as bioenergy development Around the Globe • Source of expertise for others developing model forests worldwide Contact: Eastern Ontario Model Forest (613) 258-8241 modelforest@eomf.on.ca www.eomf.on.ca
The EOMF is a proud member of the Canadian Model Forest Network.