Publishing High-quality Science-based Information

Project Abstract:
The suite of client-focused publications produced by FORREX and the FIA FSP is designed to be a vehicle for scientists, extension specialists, and innovations to communicate knowledge to meet the needs of natural resource decision makers in policy, planning, management, research, and operations. Products emphasize management implications of research results, supporting application of FIA Forest Science Program and other innovations by government, industry, First Nations, non-government organizations, and the public. In the coming year, we will be actively inviting contributions on high-priority theme areas as identified in the Provincial Extension Plan (PEP), and publishing these in theme issues of our periodicals as well as directing quality articles to periodicals most preferred by our audiences. We will also be assessing and implementing innovative approaches and technologies, web-based and otherwise, to adapt to emerging audience needs. In these ways, we aim to promote dialogue around formally published as well as experiential knowledge.

The BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management (JEM), distributed three times per year, publishes peer-reviewed articles extending scientific results, successful management applications, socio-economic analyses, scholarly opinions, and operational and indigenous knowledge. LINK, published four times a year, is a newsletter designed to extend the results of research activities relevant to natural resource policy, planning, management, and economic development. LINK also publishes synthesis of information presented at workshops and conferences, which encourages the re-use of such information. FORREX Series publications are peer-reviewed reports discussing specific natural resource topics in depth; this format may also be used for Conference or Workshop proceedings. File Reports provide a means of documenting and storing information about projects, processes, or interim results. Where appropriate, FORREX will publish or co-publish information through client-preferred partner products, and will raise awareness of Program information products and services through articles in professional periodicals and popular magazines. Together, these complementary publications improve access to the body of scientific and experiential knowledge in or relevant to British Columbia.

The Publications team also provides peer assistance to the FORREX team and partners to maintain a high standard of quality in project work distributed in print or online. Further team and client support is provided through extension event logistical co-ordination, compilation of relevant news and events via the FORREX email list, and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date client records, distribution lists, and metadata for archived information with ongoing relevance.

For further information on this project, please contact Shelley.Church@forrex.org.