Offering tangible benefits to members

FPInnovations, Feric division develops and helps implement innovative and safe forest operational solutions covering the vast range of engineering, human, operational and environmental aspects of forestry and wildland fire operations.

Created in 1975, Feric (The Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada) is a private, non-profit research and development organization and a division of FPInnovations. With over 100 forestry and engineering professionals, technicians, and support staff housed primarily in offices in Montreal, Quebec and Vancouver, British Columbia, Feric’s goal is to improve Canadian forest operations within a framework of sustainable development.

Feric is funded by a vital partnership of leading forestry companies, the Government of Canada, and the provinces plus the Yukon and Northwest Territories. Through this funding we provide members with the knowledge and technology to conduct quality operations that will ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector.

Relevant, timely R&D programs

Feric’s research program is designed in consultation with members and partners and focuses on harvesting, transportation and roads, silvicultural operations, wildland fire operations, and precision forestry. The program provides members with the knowledge and technology to conduct cost-competitive, quality operations that respect the forest environment.