The First Nation Forestry Program intends to improve the economic conditions in status Indian communities with full consideration of the principles of sustainable forest management. This report presents case studies of Program successes, organized under the following themes: forest management; building skills & professional development; ecotourism & forest resources; forestry business & joint ventures; community employment; and traditional knowledge. These examples provide a role model to other First Nations wishing to develop their own projects or to those who want to gain insight into First Nation forest-related issues & development. Contact information is included with each case study.

Issued also in French under title: Programme forestier des Premières nations, exemples de succès. "In partnership with First Nations"--Cover.