Webinar: Canadian Forest Policy & Supply Risk: History and Outlook with Rob Schuetz

In this episode of our Global Timber Market Webinar Series, we discussed the Canadian Forest Policy & Supply Risk: History and Outlook with Mr. Rob Schuetz, the President of Industrial Forestry Service Ltd.

Moderated by Mr. Amir Rashad, CEO of Timber Exchange, this webinar featured a thorough understanding of the Canadian Forest Policy and its complex implications for the global scene. Here's a sneak peek at some of the key points that were covered:

- Softwood Lumber Production: An overview of Canada's softwood lumber production, trends, and factors influencing current output levels.
- Wildfire Impact: Insights into the actual effects of wildfires on sawlog availability versus media portrayal.
- Wildlife Protection: Analysis of the Species at Risk Act and its impact on forest management, particularly concerning woodland and boreal caribou habitats.
- Indigenous Reconciliation: Examination of policy changes following the 1982 Constitution Act and the 2019 BC adoption of UNDRIP, and their implications for land and forest management.
- Policy Shifts in British Columbia: New forest management policies, old-growth forest deferrals, and shared decision-making procedures aimed at Indigenous reconciliation.
- Harvest Challenges: Complexities in harvesting due to consultation requirements with First Nations Bands and the impact on the Annual Allowable Cut (AAC).
- Industry Decline: Consequences of policy and consultation changes on the forestry industry, including mill closures and job losses.
- Economic Implications: Evaluation of the political and economic landscape, including interest in Forest Carbon Offset Payments and their effectiveness.

And much more!
**Followed by an exclusive Q&A session with the audience**