The Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada (WPEFC) is dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and stewardship of whitebark and limber pine ecosystems across Canada. WPEFC is a registered society in British Columbia and has been registered extra-provincially in Alberta since 2020. Founded in 2009 by our current President, Randy Moody, and a dedicated Board of Directors, WPEFC was established to address the unique conservation needs of Canada’s five-needle pine ecosystems.

For more than a decade, WPEFC has been a national leader in coordinating collaborative recovery initiatives that support restoration, research, education, and stewardship. Working alongside government agencies, Indigenous partners, academia, industry, consultants, and other non-profit organizations, we advance science-based conservation across the Canadian ranges of whitebark and limber pine. Our work includes large-scale restoration projects, seed collection and conservation, training and educational programs, scientific workshops and conferences, public outreach, and the coordination of partnerships that strengthen recovery efforts. Through our website and communications, we provide a central hub for Canadian resources, research, and project information. Guided by our Strategic Plan, we intend to expand this role with future development of a national data hub to improve collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the coordination of whitebark and limber pine conservation across Canada. Stay tuned and get in touch to support this important initiative!

Looking ahead, WPEFC is committed to expanding collaborative conservation efforts and improving outcomes for these endangered ecosystems. By bringing together diverse partners and sharing knowledge, we can help ensure the long-term resilience and recovery of Canada’s high-elevation forests. If you are interested in supporting or collaborating with us, we would be delighted to connect and explore opportunities to work together.

Our Vision is to see Whitebark and Limber Pine ecosystems self-sustaining throughout their Canadian Ranges.

Our Mission is devoted to the conservation and stewardship of whitebark and limber pine ecosystems through partnerships, science-based active management, restoration, research and education.

Our Strategic Plan for 2024-2027 is summarized in this document. 

We believe that:

• recovery is possible
• whitebark and limber pine ecosystems are valuable and worth recovering
• appropriately applied science will aid in this recovery
• engagement, connection, and communication with partners is necessary

Our strategic goals are that WPEFC:

• engages with the public and partners using a variety of diverse platforms
• has sufficient funds to deliver key objectives
• is an integral and respected hub for knowledge sharing
• is governed by an engaged and effective Board of Directors
• plays a leading role in coordinating the conservation & recovery of whitebark and limber Pine ecosystems across their Canadian Ranges

As a registered society, we maintain records, which are available upon request. Some, like our financial statements, are distributed at our Annual General Meeting.

The WPEFC’s AGM is generally held in the autumn, and is often virtual although sometimes is in-person. Regardless, as a member, you are invited!