File consists of MMFA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for March 1993 to December 1993. File includes correspondence, agendas, meeting minutes, and supplementary materials. Many of the documents have annotations. Supplementary materials include: a memo from the B.C. Trappers Association, contract for service, "McGregor Model Forest Association Technical Steering Committee: Proposed Terms of Reference," proposed organizational chart, "the McGregor Model Forest Association 1993 Annual Report Year Ended March 31, 1993," "MMFA: Program Implementation Team - Terms of Reference," "Ecosystem Classification and Mapping Pilot Project Proposal," "McGregor Model Forest 1993 Communications and Technology Transfer Activities," conflict of interest information from Davis & Company Barristers and Solicitors, "McGregor Model Forest Financial Statement Review as at September 30, 1993," "McGregor Model Forest Association Balance Sheet," MMFA administration budget, draft of "the McGregor Model Forest Association Vision, Goals & Objectives," "McGregor Model Forest Association: Appointment of Auditors," "McGregor Model Forest Financial Statement Review as at November 30, 1993," a news release for "Russian Study Delegation Visits Model Forest," correspondence between MMFA and the Federal Forest service in Russia, various summaries of how the MMFA will deliver projects, work plans, information about the Gassinskaye Model Forest project, photocopies of the New York Times, correspondence between Forestry Canada and Bruce MacArthur, and "McGregor Model Forest Association Five Year Action Plan Review."
File consists of the Association's reference guide. The table of contents lists:Vision Statement/Concept Paper & Five Year PlanMap of the McGregor Model ForestNews Articles/Press ReleasesOrganizational ChartCommittee Lists including: Partnership Committee, Board of Directors, Technical Steering Committee and Model Forest Network CommitteeAssociation Officers and StaffAssociation Agreements including Model Forest Agreement, Contribution Agreement, McGregor Model Forest Bylaws, British Columbia Society ActTerms of Reference including: Technical Steering Committee and Program TeamsCompendium of ProjectsMinutes including: Board of Directors and Technical Steering Committee*Policies and Guidelines including: Contract Tending Policy, Expense Reimbursement Policy, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, Membership Criteria, In-Kind Contribution Policy, Annual Reports for the years 1992/93, 1993/94 and 1994/95, and the Gassinski Model Forest Twinning Project. File includes various memos, contact information, and correspondence.
File consists of Canada's Model Forest Network "Local Level Indicators Strategic Initiative." File includes: "Local Level Indicator Bibliography," an overview of Model Forests and Synopsis of LLI Program, "Local Level Indicators Synthesis Document," "The Canadian Model Forest Network: Local Level Indicators Gap Analysis" by Martin von Mirback, "Local Level Indicators and Databases Common Across the Canadian Model Forest Network: A View to Possible Information Sharing and Networking Opportunities" by Elizabeth A. Holmes, "Criteria and Indicators of Sustainable Forest Management: A Practical Guide to Using Criteria and Indicators in Newfoundland and Labrador," Fundy Model Forest "Criteria & Indicators," "The Eastern Ontario Model Forest's 1998-1999 State of the Forest Report" prepared by Lorne Johnson with Paul Heaven, "Indicators of Sustainable Forest Management for the Foothills Model Forest" prepared by W.R. Dempster, and "A Framework for Monitoring Indicators of Sustainable Forest Management: First Approximation" prepared by Dr. Keith McClain.
File consists of Canada's Model Forest Program "A Users' Guide to Local Level Indicators of Sustainable Forest Management: Experiences from the Canadian Model Forest Network." The guide included five components: an Introduction, Model Forests and Local Level Indicators, What Model Forests Have Accomplished, Activities of the Model Forest Network and Trends and Commonalities. File includes promotional materials: "Innovations: The Canadian Model Forest Network Bulletin," "The Canadian Model Forest Network: Partners for Sustainable Forest Management," and a Model Forest bookmark.
File consists of research and administrative materials pertaining to Scenario Planning. File contains photocopied publications and printed web resources. Many of the materials have handwritten annotations. File includes: "Scenario Planning: A Tool for Strategic Thinking" by Paul J.H. Schoemaker, "The Art of the Long View" by Peter Schwartz, "Introduction to Scenarios & Key Steps to Developing Scenarios," "Scenarios for the Future of Japan" prepared by Nakamae International Economic Research and Global Business Network, "Sustainability: The Source of the Crisis" by Hardin Tibbs, "How to Build Scenarios" by Lawrence Wilkinson, information package for an "International Seminar and Summer School of Forest Scenario Modelling for Ecosystem Management at Landscape Level," "What Constitutes Best Forest Management" by G.L. Baskerville, printed webpages describing members of and services offered by the Global Business Network, a select bibliography for scenario planning, "The 1997 Leslie L. Schaffer Lectureship in Forest Science" by Daniel B. Botkin, "Matching Research with Problems" by G.L. Baskerville, printed webpages created by the Shell Oil Company, a Forest Renewal BC Research Program Application Form, correspondence from UBC and UNBC, an "Chapter 3: A Process for Model Building" (monograph title unknown), and a Scenario Planning Update. File includes MMFA administrative records, correspondence, and memoranda. File includes two UNBC student papers: "Designated Area Scenario" by students William Elliott, Trevor Harper, Janine Larmand, Ted Newbery, Dawn Sioga, and Nicola Swanney and "Community Forestry Scenario" by NREM 400 students Geoff Carrow, Megan D'Arcy, John Keen, Duncan Moss, David Paul and Ulla Vollmer.
File consists of the Canadian Model Forest Network Strategic Initiatives-Local Level Indicators Working Group 1998-99 Work Plan containing drafts, edits, and revised project proposals. File Includes: "Understanding the Interdependence and Interaction Between Social, Economic, and Ecological Indicators," "Local Level Socio-Economic Indicators of Community Sustainability for the Model Forest Network," "Indicators of the Benefits of Wilderness and Biodiversity at a Local Level," "Development of a Multiple Resource Accounting Framework for Model Forests: Incorporating Local Level Criteria and Indicators," "Identification of Common Local Level Indicators that are Common Across the Model Forest Network and Complication of Associated Baseline Data and Available Information Sources," " Three Measures of Community Forest Sector Dependence," "A Proposal to the National Model Forest Network Local-Level Criteria & Indicator Implementation: Forecasting Indicators in Scenario Planning" by Dr. David A. Maclean, and "Development and Maintenance of a Network Repository of Criteria and Indicator Related Information (Local Level Indicators Website Project)." File includes assorted memorandum, correspondence, handwritten notes, draft minutes, contract information, written phone messages, and applications for Research Grants, and unsolicited proposals from various institutions and groups.
File consists of materials related to the "Nechako River White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative: University of Northern British Columbia Prince George, BC, January 20, 2001" workshop. File includes presentation slides and handouts describing goals and approaches of the initiative, such as "Kootenay (I) River White Sturgeon Recovery." File also includes pamphlets and information booklets, a BC Environment publication "Help Conserve B.C.'s Wildfish," "Nechako White Sturgeon: Recovery Initiative," and a government document from the British Columbian Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks "White Sturgeon." File includes workshop materials including an agenda/introductory booklet "Nechako River White Sturgeon: Recovery Workshop" detailing the sessions and schedules of the day as well as offers speaker biographies. Finally, file contains materials from one or more participants including: speaker time cards (10 minutes, 5 minutes, 2 minutes and Stop), handwritten notes by an attendee, Breakout Group Questions (filled in) and an empty Participant Questionnaire.
File consists of a "Prince George Land and Resource Management Plan" a Component of British Columbia's Land Use Strategy.
File consists of "Program Team Summaries and Identification of Potential Local Level Indicators for the McGregor Model Forest Final" prepared by the McClain Forest Company Ltd.
File consists of "Local Level Indicators and Monitoring: A Backgrounder" by the McGregor Model Forest Association.
File consists of "Resources Management in the 90s Shared Decision Making at Work: Symposium Speakers' Notes-Symposium on Land Use, Decision-Making Processes, October 17-19, 1994 Civic Centre, Prince George, British Columbia."
File consists of several documents associated with the UNBC Resources Management in the 90s Symposium on Land Use Decision-Making Processes including the Symposium Program, handwritten notes taken during the Symposium. File includes a confirmation of Dwight Scott-Wolfe's registration at the Symposium on UNBC letterhead as well as receipt confirming payment for the event. File also includes a program for the event with a list of speakers and sessions with handwritten annotations, "Resources Management in the 90s Shared Decision Making at Work: A Symposium on Land Use Decision-Making Processes," "UNBC Resources Management Symposium Speakers Biographies," and "Resources Management in the 90s Symposium Session/Participant List."
File consists of a media release regarding the New Russian Project and a document "McGregor Model Forest Association: Russian Project."
File consists of the February 21, 2005 draft of "to 2007 and Beyond: The Pathway to Sustainability of our Forests and the Communities within Them" approved by the McGregor Model Forest Association Board of Directors.
File consists of a copy of "Ecosystem Based Management: Phase III Research Development Plan" prepared by Kathy J. Lewis, Susan Stevenson, Staffan Lindgren, Doug Thompson and Andra Bismanis.
File consists of the "Living Up to our Commitment: British Columbia's Progress Toward Implementation of the National Forest Strategy" a report by the BC Coalition for Implementation of the National Forest Strategy.
File consists of "McGregor Model Forest: First Nation Youth Programs in the Natural Resource Sector of British Columbia" by Brandon W. Prince. Includes case studies of Adams Lake Indian Band (Sexqeltqi'n), Duke Energy: Gas Transmission, the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology - Natural Resources Technology Program, and UBC Summer Forestry Camp for First Nation Youth.
File consists of the report "First Nations Resource Management: An Annotated Bibliography" from the 'Linking Forestry and Community in the Tl'at'en Nation: Lessons for Aboriginal Forestry' project by Christine Callihoo.
File consists of the "Consultant Report McGregor Model Forest Association Community Project" prepared by Cheryl Kelley and Lori Wolfe.
File consists of the "Social Valuation of Prince George Urban Forests: Assessing Public Opinion of Forest Values and Forest Management" prepared by MVH Associates with McIntyre & Mustel Research Ltd., and E. Lees & Associates Consulting Ltd. for McGregor Model Forest Association.
File consists of the "McGregor Model Forest Association Request for Proposal-Social Valuation of Prince George Urban Forests: Assessing Public Opinion of Forest Values and Forest Management." File includes an insert titled "RFP Revisions" and "City of Prince George B.C.'s Northern Capital: Park & Trail Guide" pamphlet.
File consists of a copy of "McGregor Model Forest Development and Application of Scenario Planning Methodologies for Sustainable Forest Management Workshop."
File consists of a copy of MMFA's Phase II Proposal containing a the proposal document, a review of Phase I, a five-year action plan for 1997-2002, indicators of sustainable forest management, and a financial plan for 1997-2002. File includes annotations.
File consists of the MMFA's project compendium. This compendium describes all of the MMFA's projects to date including their completed, current, and continuing projects as of March 1998.
File consists of the "McGregor Model Forest Association Phase III Proposal: Beyond the Boundaries" from Aril 30, 2002. The proposal contains a review of Phase II, and five year action plan for 2002-2007, a financial plan for 2002-2007, and appendices.
File consists "Report to the McGregor Model Forest Association: Development Plan for Theme 4: 'First Nations Sustainable Forestry Management' and a Report on 'Consolidating Traditional Ecological Knowledge Tools within the McGregor Model Forest (PG TSA)" Submitted by Annie L. Booth and Norm Skelton. Report includes: "First Nations, Sustainable Forest Management, and the Prince George Timber Supply Area, An Annotated Biography" including project introduction, conclusions and appendices.
File consists of a large compendium containing reports, scholarly articles, papers, standards, and principals for Canadian Model Forests. The manual is divided into eight subheadings: Selected Readings on Sustainable Forest Management, Selected Papers from 1996 UBC-UPM Conference on Certification, Selected Papers on Certification, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), International Standards Association (ISO), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Guiding Principles for Voluntary Certification Systems for Sustainable Forest Management, and WRI: Sustainable Forest Management Systems and Forest Management Certification.
File consists of a large compendium containing reports, scholarly articles, papers, guidelines and principles for Canadian Model Forests. The manual is divided into ten subheadings: Initiatives on Assessing Sustainability/C&I Updates, International Seminar on Criteria & Indicators: Background Document, International Seminar on Criteria & Indicators: Final Document, International Seminar on Criteria & Indicators: Summaries, Needs and Future Action, Countdown: Issues 1-7, WRI: New Initiatives on International Forest Policy, International Working Group on Forests: Selected Papers, Selected Initiatives and Case Studies, Selected Papers from 1993 Model Forest Workshop on Sustainable Development, and Selected Papers on Sustainable Forest Management.
File consists of a large compendium containing reports, scholarly articles, papers, guidelines and principles for Canadian Model Forests. The compendium has a brief letter to the reader by Bruce MacArthur (Chair, Model Forest Network) and Keith McClain (Secretariat) describing the scope and purpose the three volume compendiums. The manual is divided into ten subheadings: Preface, Excerpts from the United Nations Conference of Environment and Development, Canada's Commitment to Sustainable Forest Management, Europe's Commitment to Sustainable Forest Management, Sustain ability of the Amazon Forest, ITTO Guidelines for Sustainable Forest Management, US Approach to Sustainable Forest Management, Developing Approaches to Sustainability: Examples, Harmonization of Criteria & Indicators, and CIFOR and Testing Criteria & Indicators.
File consists of numerous reports, guidelines and documents related to criteria and indicators for model forests. Documents include:
- "Drafting of Regional Forest Stewardship Standards,"
- "Survey of Forest Certification in Canada: A Summary Report,"
- "Environmental Management Systems-Specification with Guidance for Use,"
- "Environmental Management Systems-General Guidelines on Principles, systems and supporting techniques,"
- "Technical Report-Draft 04 for ISO/TC 207/WG2 of Forestry N82: Informative Reference Material to Assist Forestry Organizations in the Use of ISO 14001 and ISO 14004 EMS Standards,"
- "Forest Stewardship Council Regional Certification Standard for British Columbia: First Draft for Public Consultation,"
- "A Sustainable Forest Management System: Guidance Document Environmental Technology, A National Standard of Canada,"
- "A Sustainable Forest Management System: Specifications Document Environmental Technology, A National Standard of Canada,"
- "Interpretations-CSA Sustainable Forest Management Standards" supplement no. 1,
- "Guidelines for Environmental Auditing: Qualification Criteria for Environmental Auditors,"
- "Guidelines for Environmental Auditing: Audit procedures - Auditing of environmental management systems,"
- "Guidelines for Environmental Auditing: General Principles."
Series consists of promotional materials including materials from outreach events such as posters and presentation slides. Series also includes promotional ephemera such as bookmarks, stickers, and informational pamphlets describing the McGregor Model Forest and the larger Canadian Model Forest Network.
Series consists of published materials by the McGregor Model Forest Association, the Canadian Model Forest Network, Natural Resources Canada, and other forest research organisations. Series consists predominately of printed textual materials but also includes two CD-ROMs containing published works.
Series consists of administrative records of the McGregor Model Forest Association (MMFA) including: Board of Directors Meeting Minutes from 1993 to 1997; work plans from 1994 to 1997 and 2002 to 2003; annual reports from 1995 to 2006; Technical Steering Committee Meeting Minutes from 1993 to 1997. Series also includes MMFA Master Direction document and Defining Document as well as a reference guide for the MMFA.
Series consists of reports, proposals, and project and research materials ranging from 1994 to 2006. Series includes reports on Sustainable Forest Management, proposals for planned project phases, consultant reports, symposia notes and ephemera, secondary source research for projects and planning, and reports on work with First Nations communities.
File consists of 23 posters of two sizes about the McGregor Model Forest Association and the Model Forest Network. Many of the posters are laminated and have Velcro attachments on the back for use during presentations or conferences. The information presented is varied, but includes vision statements, maps, Phase III themes and activities, recent successes, programs, information about various projects, maps illustrating model forests across Canada, phase and project objectives, information on the TFL-30 project, and information about the computer program developed by the McGregor Model Forest Association. Some simple posters advertising both the MMFA and the Canadian Model Forest Network are featured.
File consists of a large poster about the McGregor Model Forest. Information about the Association's development and partnerships within the community are presented.
File consists of a large 24" x 12" magnet with the McGregor Model Forest logo.