forest and freshwater foods project
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FOREST AND FRESHWATER FOODS PROJECT
WHERE TRADITION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
PROJECT PARTNERS
GOAL: to ensure the resiliency of forest food systems in northern Ontario through education, outreach and land use planning
RESEARCH: role of FFWF in communities for food, wellbeing, economic resilience
EDUCATE: sustainable harvesting practices, food options, values on the landscape
ADVOCATE: Conservation of ecological systems that support FFWFs. Inclusion in planning decisions.
Northern Ontario:-Nearly 800 000-Over 2/3 provincial landmass-Ethnically diverse-Mostly rural and remote communities
REPORT: Forest and Freshwater Foods
Value of FFWF: ecological, social, economic wellbeing
alternative forest economy Used to stimulate dialogue in the
region
SURVEY
What is the nature and extent of forest and freshwater food use in northern Ontario.
-What kinds of plants, animals and fish?-How much? How often?-What are peoples’ motivations?
PRELIMINARY RESULTS Hunting, fishing and gathering are
important activities in their communities (83%).
Forest foods are an income supplement (+70% for hunting and fishing).
Respondents are concerned about:- habitat loss (70%), - industrial pollution (66%) - lack of skill sharing (61%)
Provincial relevance?
Local Food Act amended
Thanks to MPP Ernie Hardeman and Minister Michael Gravelle!
THANK YOU FUNDERS!
