First Resource Management Group Inc.

FRMG’s customer base is primarily Crown land license holders, with a small percentage of work going to private landowners. This focus on licensees is driven by the governance structures around public (Crown) land. “In Ontario, the Crown Forest Sustainability Act is a detailed piece of legislation designed to guarantee the sustainability of forests,” explains Green. “Companies come to us seeking help in managing all these obligations.” Part of that FRMG package is to avoid licensing delays that plague many mills that rely on limited internal forest management resources. “With lumber prices currently at an all-time high, any small delay can translate into massive lost revenues for a mill,” says Green. The company also works with private land clients looking for forest carbon services. Unlike Crown land licensees, private clients seek help from FRMG to plant trees in fallow farmland.