10. François Dufresne, FSC Canada - What does it really mean to manage forests responsibly?

Free to Grow in Forestry - A podcast working to move #ForestryForward Welcome to the tenth episode of the Free to Grow in Forestry Podcast series where our host Kelly Cooper, CEO and Founder of Centre for Social Intelligence is joined by François Dufresne, President of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada. FSC Canada’s national standard addresses the most pressing issues facing Canada’s forests now, including Indigenous Peoples’ Rights, Workers’ Rights and Gender Equity, among others. Kelly and François discuss the importance of these social indicators and the power of diversity and inclusion. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) (ca.fsc.org) is a global not-for-profit organization that sets the standards for what is a responsibly managed forest, both environmentally and socially. A recognized leader in the forestry sector and visionary, François Dufresne has been President of FSC Canada since 2012. He holds a forestry engineering degree from Laval University and an MBA. Mr. Dufresne has 35 years of experience in the public and private sectors where he has a proven track record in the field of financing and investment and he has in-depth knowledge of the forest industry, both at the corporate and operational level. In his duties at SGF (Société générale de financement du Québec), he played a leading role in sustainable development initiatives relating to major expenditures in forest management, forest certification and the First Nations of Canada. Through its contribution and vision, FSC Canada continues to exert its influence and leadership in the forest certification industry, promoting higher standards for responsible management of Canadian forests. Together, we can move #ForestryForward. Learn more at www.freetogrowinforestry.ca ---- This podcast series is brought to you by the Canadian Institute of Forestry and the Centre for Social Intelligence. The Canadian Institute of Forestry (www.cif-ifc.org) is the national voice of forest practitioners with an interdisciplinary membership across Canada working to ensure our forests are vibrant, healthy and sustainable. The Centre for Social Intelligence (www.centreforsocialintelligence.ca) empowers individuals and organizations to create inclusion and diversity in the workplace.