Welcome to
Forestry Together
Helping to build equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Canadian forest sector.
What is Forestry Together?
Forestry Together is an alliance of representatives from across Canada who have come together to positively impact equity, diversity, and inclusion in the forest sector. Our goal is to build meaningful inclusion of sector employees and focus on increasing equity for all. We believe that the future of forestry in Canada depends on the equitable participation of all individuals and communities. Join us in making this a reality.
What We Do
Who
Anyone and everyone who touches the forest sector in Canada
What
An alliance dedicated to advancing EDI in the forest sector. We will:
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champion the understanding and awareness of EDI
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curate and share best practices on EDI
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build a network who are united in supporting EDI in the forest sector
Where
National in scope, regional in action
Why
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Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is a social justice and societal imperative. It is the right thing to do.
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There is an opportunity to remove potential systemic barriers, thereby advancing EDI in the forest sector.
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The forestry sector is experiencing a shortage of skilled worked. The viability of the forest sector depends in its ability to attract and retain diverse new, emerging, and experienced workers.
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Enhancing EDI improves performance, drives growth and value creation, and improves the attraction, engagement, and retention of employees.
"Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance."
Vernā Myers