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CMFN Announces New Executive Committee

The Canadian Model Forest Network is pleased to announce the election of some new members to its Executive Committee. During its Annual General Meeting held on August 17, the following persons were elected to the Executive Committee:

Chair: Daniel Arbour (President – Clayoquot Forest Communities, BC)
Vice-Chair: Raymond Barrette (President – le Bourdon Project, QC)
Secretary-Treasurer: Earle Freeborn (President - Northeast Superior Forest Communities, ON)
Past-Chair: Dave MacLean (President – Fundy Model Forest, NB)

Dave MacLean graciously offered to sit on Executive Committee as an advisor. A motion to increase the size of the committee from 3 to 4 members to enable this was unanimously passed.

Daniel stated that “While there are challenges, it is necessary to gear up current activities and develop further partnerships with federal departments.” He also thanked the past Executive Committee for their hard work.

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