Forests without Borders (FwB) is a registered charity in Canada established by members of the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF). FwB grew out of a desire by CIF members to use their skills and knowledge to help reduce poverty, restore ecosystems and increase people’s understanding of the sustainable development of forest resources.

Forest without Borders works independently or with existing non-government organizations to deliver the skills, knowledge and tools that enable poverty stricken communities around the world to meet their challenges and to realize the many benefits obtained from the forest. The scarcity of resources in these communities such as fuel, shelter and water result in a cascade of problems that undermines human security and health. Many of these problems can be effectively resolved through proper forestry. Our vision is to restore forests to improve the lives of people.

Our mission is to work with people who wish to restore or improve their forest landscapes for health, security, the economy and the environment, by:

• Developing and delivering projects through partnerships

• Responding to need and appeals

• Targeted fundraising

• Proactively promoting awareness of forests and their sustainable use