Forests and Wild Lands

Often called the lungs of the earth, forests help clean our air and regulate the climate. Forests filter our water, provide raw materials, recreation and inspiration. However, poor logging practices and planning threaten the future of our forests and wild lands.

The David Suzuki Foundation forests program focuses on promoting sustainable logging and land-use practices in Canada’s west coast temperate rainforests, and northern boreal forests.


Click here for a short video about the wonders of the coastal temperate rainforest--featuring Dr. David Suzuki

Follow the links below for the latest program updates or start with the program overview.

Program Updates

Canada's Rainforest:Status Report 2005 --A look at current logging practices and suggested protected areas in the Great Bear Rainforest.

Genetically Modified trees - Learn more about genetically modified, or transgenic, trees, and their potential impacts on forests around the world.

Canada's northern spotted owl is facing extinction. Ask the federal government to intervene.

The loss of ancient red cedar from Canada's rainforests makes these totem pole trees A Vanishing Heritage.

Explore magazine highlights foundation's report on Great Bear Rainforest.

Learn More

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Canada's Forests
Discover some of the world's richest ecosystems

Forests 101
The basics of why forests are so important

Solutions
There are better ways to practice forestry

Publications
Reports published by the David Suzuki Foundation on forestry and wildlife related issues

Links
Other good forestry related sites