Ontario Forest Research Institute
At the Ontario Forestry Research Centre (OFRI), located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, researchers at the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) main forest research unit pursue new insights about sustainable management of Ontarios forests. Working with a range of partners, not only in Sault Ste. Marie but also in hundreds of field sites across the province, their research is focused on developing more effective ways to manage forests and ensure a healthy forest environment for all Ontarians.
OFRIs research results are extremely valuable to those who develop MNRs forest management policies and plans, but many others benefit as well, such as MNR field staff, Ontarios forest industry, researchers with other agencies, and most important, the people of Ontario. The OFRI research facility, fully equipped with laboratories, greenhouses, and sophisticated growth chambers for incubating seedlings, houses about 50 Forest Research Staff, as well as staff from several other MNR units.
Great Lakes Forestry Centre
The Great Lakes Forestry Centre (GLFC) is part of the Canadian Forest Service (CFS). The CFS is a science-based policy organization within Natural Resources Canada, a Government of Canada department that helps shape the important contributions that the natural resources sector makes to the Canadian economy, society and environment.
The CFS promotes the responsible and sustainable development of Canadas forests development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. For more than a century, it has met this responsibility by developing and sharing knowledge about forests and bringing stakeholders together to address regional, national and global forest issues.
The CFS is made up of research scientists, technicians, economists, policy analysts and other dedicated professionals. Whether conducting research in the field, performing tests in the lab or analyzing information and data, CFS staff are working to ensure a healthy forest and a strong forest sector for Canada.