A new Forest Stewardship Recognition Program (FSRP) will reward those who practise sustainable forest management by showcasing their achievements.

The goal of the FSRP is to create public awareness and appreciation for those practising good forest stewardship, and to encourage better forestry practices and biodiversity conservation. Under the leadership of Wildlife Habitat Canada, the CFS has joined forces with the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association and a variety of other forest organizations to sponsor the program. The CFS brings its scientific expertise to bear in developing recognition criteria and in the selection of award recipients. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is a key partner in implementing this year's pilot phase of the program, which is expected to spread across the country by 2001.

The FSRP is open to individuals, teams, groups and organizations, and is directed at those directly involved in forest or wildlife management (such as loggers, landowners, naturalists) and those who guide or study these practices (researchers and educators). One can apply for the award directly or be nominated by others.