Canada’s private forests cover roughly 23 million hectares, yet the last national study of the people who own and steward them was published more than 20 years ago. A lot has changed. Researchers at McGill University, in partnership with Canadian Forest Owners (CFO) and with support from MITACS Canada, have launched the first national survey of private forest owners in more than 20 years. The survey aims to build a stronger evidence base to help governments better understand the role private forests play in Canada’s economy, environment, and communities. The survey only takes 15 minutes and can be completed on a phone or tablet, but a computer is recommended. The survey will close on September 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. ET. Take the survey now: https://www.forestowners.ca/about/survey/