The FIA-FSP requires research projects to include appropriate extension activities.

FIA-FSP also supports a Provincial Forest Extension Program (PFEP) to foster collaborative extension at a provincial level. A provincial forest extension provider (FORREX) plans, coordinates, and undertakes activities to:

• synthesize existing knowledge on key forest policy, management, and practice issues
   
• identify user needs for information
   
• enhance awareness and application of effective extension practices
   
• provide users with the knowledge and tools they require to sustainably manage Crown forests.
   

Program Advisory Committee

The Extension Program Advisory Committee is currently in transition.

Strategy

The Provincial Forest Extension Program Strategy 2005-2010 ( 565 Kb) identifies extension goals and objectives and strategies for delivering existing and new knowledge to practitioners and decision makers. An Evaluation of the BC Provincial Forest Extension Program ( 574 Kb) was carried out in 2006/07.

Annual Priorities

Extension objectives and topics identified in the Provincial Forest Extension Program Strategy are reviewed annually by the provincial forest extension provider and the Extension PAC to identify priorities based on prominent forest management issues and current user needs for information. These priorities shape the annual Provincial Forest Extension Business Plan.