Manitoba forestry has always done its part to grow our economy. The industry has consistently exported its products across the country and the world since the province’s founding in 1870, yet it still holds enormous unrealized potential. There is plenty of opportunity for growth now and for decades to come.
Manitoba’s forestry companies are highly modern and focused on sustainability. All modern mills make use of sophisticated automation, and technology plays a huge part in harvesting and production every day. Thanks to consistent investment in the latest technology, companies are making sure Manitoba’s industry never falls behind.
When the forest industry thrives, people go to work. Forestry jobs offer stable year-round careers, competitive wages, and good benefits to thousands of our neighbours. The industry employs a wide variety of workers, including highly educated experts in science and technology.
Health care and education are only the beginning—with good jobs, investment, and industry growth come better funding for the essential services and community investments everyone in Manitoba relies on.
When community members thrive in good forestry jobs, communities benefit with better spending, spurring a positive cycle of business growth, local investment, and better living for everyone.
Manitoba’s forest industry is dedicated to the principle of collaborating with Indigenous people to ensure that everyone shares in the benefits responsible forestry brings.
This includes not only employment opportunities in mills and woodlands operations, but also growth for many Indigenous-owned and -operated forestry businesses, as well as Crown royalties from timber harvested from traditional lands.
Manitoba’s forest industry is strictly regulated, and for good reason—we all benefit from our province’s complex ecosystems and natural beauty. FIAM is committed to sustainable forestry that meets standards every time.
The environment benefits when industry growth happens here in Manitoba, where responsibility, sustainability, and fairness guide every requirement. See the provincial guidelines and best management practices we follow.
FIAM is committed to keeping Manitoba green and growing.
