An inventory of collaborative arrangements between Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian forest sector: linking policies to diversification in forms of engagement.

摘要: This paper examines collaborative arrangements between Aboriginal peoples and the forest sector across Canada. Using a broad definition of collaboration, we identified 1378 in 474 communities all Canadian provinces territories, except Nunavut. We categorize these into five types: treaties other formal agreements; planning management activities; influence on decision-making; tenures; economic roles partnerships. Consistent data was available for only first three types, which showed that close to 60% use each approach. However, this masks significant differences provinces. For example, partnerships are place New Brunswick 74% British Columbia, but 12% Manitoban communities. The proportion have been involved participatory processes decision-making (such as advisory committees consultation processes) is particularly high Quebec with 88% communities, 32% hold tenures. also find three-quarters choose engage two or more approaches, despite demands can upon time energy community members. finally consider how policy environments different jurisdictions affect frequency certain types collaboration. empirical study, typology it demonstrates, inform development involvement forestry help guide future research broader issues governance natural resources.