FSC UNVEILS LANDMARK PUBLICATION: FOREST FUTURES The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) recently announced the release of its flag -ship publication, Forest Futures . This pivotal work leverages current scientific research to assess the state of the world’s forests and explore their potential for pro-found change. It underscores the vital role of forest stewardship in fostering resilient and healthy ecosystems. Forest Futures provides an in-depth analysis of today’s forests, addressing critical issues such as biodiversity loss, the ability of forests to support live-lihoods, and the urgent need to tackle the climate crisis. It sheds light on the shared understanding of forest steward-ship and highlights how this approach has been undervalued by many deci-sion-makers as a viable solution to these global challenges. ENVISIONING THE FORESTS OF THE FUTURE To explore three potential trajectories for the world’s forests by 2050, FSC col-laborated with Reos Partners, renowned for their expertise in systems-change studies and transformative scenarios mapping. Input from over 200 stake -holders helped identify four key drivers influencing forest management, conser -vation, and sustainable use. Leveraging these drivers, the three distinct trajec-tories were outlined and mapped out. These drivers are (1) Forests & Planet, (2) People, (3) Economy & Markets, and (4) Governance. These trajectories, developed through an innovative model-ling exercise, demonstrate the profound impact that different levels of commit-ment to forest stewardship can have on our planet. “Forests are at the heart of our envi-ronmental and socio-economic future,” said Kim Carstensen, director general of FSC. “Our flagship publication demon -strates that by embracing forest steward-ship, we can unlock their potential for positive change. This is not just about preserving forests, but about enhancing their role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequity”. FSC continues to lead the way toward a future where forests can thrive, advo-cating for responsible forest management practices that meet societal needs while preserving ecological integrity. Forest Futures calls for transformative change, offering a tangible strategy for achieving environmental targets. It urges govern-ments, businesses, NGOs, and other key actors to join in creating a future where forests flourish, communities thrive, and our planet achieves harmony. Read the full publication at: https://fsc. org/en/forestfutures. Source: FSC Canada. CANFOR PRESIDENT AND CEO TO RETIRE AT END OF 2024 John Baird, Chairman of the Canfor Corporation Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, president and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year. Kayne has been with Canfor for 46 years and has held the position of president and CEO since 201 1. Under his leadership, the company has grown and transformed from its British Columbia roots into a global entity with operations in Alberta, the United States and Sweden. As a respected industry leader, he has been a constant champion for the forest products sector, serving in a variety of industry roles including Chair of the Forest Products Association of Canada, the BC Council of Forest Industries and the Bi-national Softwood Lumber Board. Canfor is also announcing the appointment of Susan Yurkovich as the company’s next CEO. Currently serving as Canfor’s senior vice-president of global business development, Yurkovich brings three decades of experience working in the natural resources sector to the role, 12 of those years with Canfor. She has served in executive roles in both forestry and energy including as president and CEO of the BC Council of Forest Industries and executive vice-president at BC Hydro. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Don for his extraordinary contributions and commitment over many decades at Canfor,” said Baird. “As we transition to new leadership under Susan, I am confident we will con-tinue to build on our global operating platform, while advancing new opportunities to innovate and expand our product offerings.” Yurkovich’s appointment as CEO will take effect January 1, 2025. Kayne will continue in an advisory capacity through 2025. Canadian BIOMASS 5
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