Official Implementation of OPFA Indigenous Peoples Lands & Resources Standard – Member Information
All training materials for the OPFA Indigenous Peoples, Lands & Resources Standard are now available and official implementation of the Standard is now in effect. Forestry is conducted on lands that are covered by treaties with First Nations or are unceded by First Nations. An understanding of Indigenous history and Indigenous jurisdiction related to lands and resources supports and enhances professional practice, whether professional foresters are working with government agencies (federal, Indigenous, provincial, or municipal), forest sector employers, consultants, or service providers to landowners and the public. OPFA Council approved the OPFA Indigenous Peoples, Lands & Resources (IPLR) Standard at their December 5th 2019 Council meeting and work began to develop a series of specialized training materials for professional foresters. At the Annual General Meeting on April 9, 2025, the Membership confirmed the By-law changes passed by OPFA Council. These changes officially implemented the Indigenous Peoples Lands and Resources Standard...
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