AGM & Conference 2011
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103rd CIF/IFC AGM & Conference
Displays/Posters || Quiz Bowl || Silent Auction || Sponsorship || Moderators/Speakers Instructions
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The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF/IFC) convenes its 103rd annual general meeting and conference in Huntsville, Ontario, September 18 - 21, 2011.Held at the beautiful Deerhurst Resort, site of the G-8 summit, the conference will feature presentations, field trips and special events in the heart of Ontario's cottage country, during the height of fall colours.
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This multi-themed conference features three concurrent session offering a wide variety of timely topics, such as latest research into new forest resource inventory technologies, climate adaptation, silviculture techniques for declining and difficult species, practical examples of dealing with species at risk, Ethno botany species of interest to aboriginal peoples, the latest in biomass harvesting and sustainability impacts, latest techniques for production of forest tree nursery stock, techniques for reclaiming forest lands, presentations on urban forestry, a review of international forestry activities, emulating natural disturbance patterns with forestry practices, and much more..... Readers are invited to view the Program under the Program tab to get an insight into the conference agenda. Updates will be posted as the program is finalized.
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We are honoured to have Dr. Ian Thompson, as our keynote speaker. Ian has spent most of his career with the federal government conducting research on, and advising on, forest biodiversity issues, and currently works at the Great Lakes Forest Research Laboratory in Sault Ste. Marie. There, he is conducting research on woodland caribou and advising on international forest policy issues for various UN organisations such as FAO, International Tropical Timber Organisation, and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Dr. Thompson also serves on various provincial, national, and international technical committees and panels as a scientific expert on biodiversity, endangered species, forest management policy, and climate change. Recently, he was a member of the Minister's caribou advisory panel in Ontario. He has written numerous papers on forest biodiversity and climate change and on broad policy issues such as cross-sectoral policy developments with implications for forest biological diversity.
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The choice of five field tours held in Algonquin Park and vicinity- featuring techniques and methods for measuring forest management and habitat management success in Algonquin Park-Improving the value of your hardwood forest resource- A unique opportunity to review single tree selection management in Algonquin Park through the past and present.
The 2011 HAMPCO Planning Committee has been extremely busy ensuring that the conference will be a unique and valuable opportunity for all participants.
Our Current Sponsors
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Highlights
Pre-Conference Canoe Trip in Algonquin Park
History, ecology and managing multiple use in Ontario's most popular provincial park:
Must register by September 9th 2011
Algonquin Park Banquet Dinner
A special dinner at the world famous Algonquin Park visitor centre with its beautiful vista
Annual Quiz Bowl for Students
Head-to-head academic competition amongst forestry schools
Sessions for the Public & School Children
A wide variety of activities sampling the many great things Algonquin & the surrounding area have to offer
Forest Without Borders Silent Auction
This event will run throughout the conference & will feature some great items
Research Poster Session
We'll be hosting a Poster Session during our AGM providing an opportunity to present research in progress
Commercial Displays
Commercial display space will be available for interested exhibitors
Art Exhibit in Algonquin Park
An opportunity to view an exclusive art exhibit in Algonquin Park honouring the international year of the forest
Post-Conference Tours SOLD OUT
Red oak management post conference tour featuring world class Great Lakes St. Lawrence forestry
Events Overview
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Sunday September 18th - Peninsula Room
Research Posters - 3p.m. to 9p.m.
Commercial Displays - 3p.m. to 9 p.m
*NEW* Special Guest Speaker Session - 3p.m. to 5p.m. - Developing Business Models for Local Forest Energy
Reception - 7p.m. to 9p.m.
Silent Auction - 7p.m. to 9p.m.
Student Quiz Bowl 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m.
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Monday September 19th - Peninsula Room
Silent Auction - all day
Continental Breakfast - 7a.m. to 9a.m.
Research posters, commercial displays - 7a.m. to 5p.m.
CIF/IFC Annual General Meeting 7.30 a.m -8.30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Ian Thompson - 9 a.m.
Three Concurrent Session (Choose one in 3 different conference rooms) - 10:30a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Lunch - 12p.m. to 1p.m.
Banquet Dinner - 7p.m. to 10p.m.
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Tuesday September 20th - Field Tour Day
Continental Breakfast - 7a.m. to 8:30a.m.
Field Trip Choice - 8:30am Departure (Field Lunch Provided)
Tour A - Management, Tree-Marking, and creating value in Ontario's tolerant Hardwood Forests
Tour B - Results of Tolerant Hardwood Management in Algonquin Park SOLD OUT
Tour C - Assessing the Forests
Tour E - Art and History in Algonquin Park
BBQ Dinner @ World Renowned Algonquin Park Visitor Centre - 4p.m. - 9p.m.
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Wednesday September 21st - Peninsula Room
Continental Breakfast - 7a.m. to 8:30a.m.
Three Concurrent Session (Choose one in 3 different conference rooms) - 8:30a.m. to 3:00p.m.
Silent Auction Closes - 12:15p.m.
Lunch - 12p.m. to 1p.m.
Conference Wrap-up - 3p.m.
Post conference field trip depart 3.30 p.m. SOLD OUT
Pre & Post Conference Tours
Pre-conference Canoe Trek
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Join us for a fully outfitted weekend (2 days, 1 night) canoe trip in Algonquin Park, complete with all of the necessary equipment, food, knowledgeable guide and special tours! Just bring your camera, personal items, campfire stories and sense of adventure! A perfect way to set the stage for the conference to follow.
The cost of this one-of-a-kind trip is $175 + HST per person (based on 10 person registration). Sign up early - 8 person minimum for trip to run. For more information on what you can expect on a canoe trip and the details of what is provided by the outfitting company, Algonquin Outfitters, our trip provider.
Click here to check out some of the companies videos.. it will give you a hint of what you will experience on this adventure.
To register or for additional information, please contact the canoe trip coordinator:
Nancy Young:
Post-conference tour
The tour will take place over two/three days and feature world class Great Lakes St. Lawrence forestry research and practice in the Mattawa-North Bay area and the Petawawa Research Forest. The tour in the Mattawa-North Bay area will exhibit studies of: red oak regeneration; yellow birch silviculture; hardwood biomass, and; white pine competition and restoration in uniform shelterwood and clear cut conditions. The tour in the Petawawa Research Forest will include Canada's first permanent sample plot (middle), long term studies in white pine growth and regeneration (right), Canada's oldest biomass trial, and fire ecology (left).
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Tours will be based out of the Canadian Ecology Centre (CEC) in the heart of Samuel De Champlain Park. The park is surrounded by beautiful white pine forest, and is situated along the Mattawa River, one of Canada's heritage rivers. Transportation will be provided from the Deerhurst Resort to the CEC. Accommodation and meals will also be provided at the CEC. Look forward to camp fires, logging history sing-alongs, and relaxing evenings in a beautiful park.
Red Oak Post Conference Tour
*NEW*Click here for a detailed agenda. SOLD OUT
Technical Program
Technical Program - 2011 AGM & Conference
Sunday, September 18th
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Sunday - Overview |
Monday, September 19th
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Tuesday, September 20th - Field Tours
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We are offering a choice of four separate tours with the conference. All tours include bus transportation, entrance fees, lunch, snacks, and dinner. All tours depart from Deerhurst Resort and will return to Deerhurst around 9:00 p.m. Participation is limited so sign up for the tour of your choice early so as not to be disappointed. Tours are included as part of the registration package.
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The weather at this time of year can be wonderful with clear skies, full fall colours, and warm sunshine. On the other hand early snow is not unheard of in the highlands of Algonquin Park. Appropriate clothing is a must to enjoy a comfortable, informative, and fun tour. If you choose one of the outdoor tours the best advice is to wear warm, comfortable, waterproof boots as warm feet provide a foundation to comfort. Dress in layers and include a waterproof outer shell. Don't forget your hat and camera. In some locations we will be out of cell service so log out for the day from your Blackberry.
All tours will arrive at Algonquin Park's famous Visitor Centre by 4:00 p.m. for socializing, dinner, a talk on Algonquin's wolves and a wolf howl.
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Opened in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Algonquin Provincial Park and the entire Ontario provincial park system, the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre has world class exhibits on the Park's natural and human history, a relaxing restaurant and an excellent bookstore. A theatre presentation sums up the Park story and then takes you out to the viewing deck from where you can admire a breathtaking panorama of wild Algonquin landscape.
Our keynote speaker will be Rick Stronks who will present Algonquin's Public Wolf Howls - connecting the masses. Rick Stronks is the Chief Park Naturalist of Algonquin Provincial Park. He coordinates the Natural Heritage Education Program including the Visitor Centre, Art Centre, Logging Museum, park publications and education programs, including the Public Wolf Howls. Rick has a B.Sc. in biology and has worked as a high school teacher, fisheries biologist and environmental consultant.
Rick will lead the evening wolf howl as the sun goes down. We will return to Deerhurst by 9:00 p.m.
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Enabling forest practitioners to participate in field sessions
Wednesday, September 21st
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Registration
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In the event that the annual conference fails to take place as scheduled or is interrupted and/or is discontinued or access to the premises is prevented or interfered with by any reason such as lockout, injunction, act of war, terrorism, fire, flood or any other emergency the participant releases the Institute from all damages and claims for the damages and agrees that the sole liability of the Institute shall be to return each delegate registration fee less a pro-rated share of costs committed by the Institute to that time and date.
Registration Prices
All prices include (HST)CIF/IFC Member - $425
Non CIF/IFC Member - $500
Retired CIF Member - $350
Companion - $350
CIF/IFC Student Member - $275
Daily Rate - $180
Additional Awards Banquet Tickets - $70
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Register Online
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Register - Phone/Fax/Email/Mail
Click here for the Registration Form.
Please submit registration forms to Suzanne Montreuil:
Phone: 1 (705) 744-1715 ext. 525
Fax: 1 (705) 744-1716
Email:
The Canadian Institute of Forestry
c/o The Canadian Ecology Centre
P.O. Box 430, 6905 Hwy. 17 West
Mattawa, ON
P0H 1V0
Book Your Companion Tour
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(Companion Registration includes field tour option on Tuesday, but does not include additional activities for Monday or Wednesday - please book separately)
Accommodations
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Deerhurst Resort
Considered by many planners to be the best Ontario meeting facility, Deerhurst Resort's conference centre offers 780 waterfront acres, 45,000 sq. ft. of flexible space, 400 guest rooms, two golf courses and an easy two turn drive from major cities like Toronto and Ottawa. Delegates are responsible for making their own individual reservations. To make a reservation please call the resorts Reservations Department at 1 800 - 461 - 4393. It is recommended that callers identify themselves as being with the CIF/IFC group for ease of booking. Our block of rooms reserved at the resort has sold out.
CIF/IFC Group Rates
Travellers Guestroom - $139/night - Maximum 2 adults - sold out - none available
Bayshore Guestrooms - $159/night - Maximum 2 adults - sold out - additional rooms now available
Pavilion Guestrooms - $179/night - Maximum 2 adults - sold out - additional rooms now available
Deluxe 3 Bedroom Condo Suites - $319/night - Maximum 6 adults - sold out - additional suites now available
The resort will honour our conference rates for additional bookings on a first come first served basis - book your room now to get resort rooms at hotel prices.
Student's wishing to share accommodations (who do not have a fellow student) should e-mail:
Nancy Young:
Transportation
Available Shuttle service from Toronto Pearson Airport to Deerhurst
Northern Airport Service
The cost for the return trip is $ 162.00/per person tax included. Reservations must be made in advance and drop off in Huntsville is not at Deerhurst (8km - 10 minutes drive away). Northern Airport Service bus departs Pearson Airport at 2:00pm and arrives in Huntsville (Holiday Inn Express-Howland Dr.) at approximately 4:45pm. The second shuttle departs at 6:30 pm and arrives at 9:15pm. The bus departs Hunstville (Holiday Inn Express-Howland Dr.) daily at 8:25 am and arrives at Pearson approximately 11:15 am or it leaves Huntsville at 1:25 pm and arrives at Pearson at 4:15 pm.
Contact Information
Email:
Toll Free: 1-800-461-4219
Phone: 1-705-474-7942
Depending on interest and need we may charter a bus or van to transport delegates to and from the conference on Sunday September 18th and Wednesday September 21st respectively. We estimate that the cost of this charter would be about $50 each way provided we have enough people to fill the vehicle…
If you are interested in transportation please contact Matt Meade - ASAP (include - flight #'s & flight times). We will do our best to accommodate all requests but this will depend on interest/availability. The resort is about 3 hours by highway from the airport.
If you have arranged a ride on your own (i.e. rental car) and have space available please let us know if you are willing to transport other delegates and we will offer any available seats to those in need.
Directions
Getting to Deerhurst Resort, near the quaint town of Huntsville in the tourism region of Muskoka, Ontario, is easy no matter what method of transportation you choose.Click here for directions to Deerhurst Resort.
Deerhurst Resort
1235 Deerhurst Drive
Huntsville, Ontario
P1H 2E8
Weather
Click here to check out today's forcast for Huntsville, ON.Displays & Posters
Commercial Displays
Sold Out!
At the present time there are no (sold out) booth locations available for exhibitors. The booths are located in Peninsula Room which will be a high traffic area for conference participants. The Peninsula Room will function as the primary room for the duration of the conference, thus providing considerable exposure for exhibitors.
Should you have any questions please contact:
Laura Pickering
Telephone: (705) 744-1715 x530
Fax: (705) 744-1716
Email:
Research Poster & Speaking Session
Research Posters - Abstracts
*NEW*Abstracts listed in alphabetical order according to surname of first author.Speaking Session
Presentation Info - Deadline June 15th 2011You must submit your name, your affiliation and the title of your presentation to:
Dr. Brian Naylor
Presentation Abstracts - Deadline August 1st 2011
Submit the abstract to your presentation to:
Dr. Brian Naylor
The abstract will be printed in the conference program and also posted on this website.
Final Presentation (PPT) - Deadline September 18th 2011
Please provide your presentation as a Microsoft Power Point 2003 file. You will be able to upload your presentation onto a conference computer at the conference registration desk on Sunday September 18. Preferably, if you have your presentation ready before the conference, you are encouraged to e-mail or mail it to:
Mr. Murray Woods -
Ministry of Natural Resources 3301 Trout Lake Rd,
North Bay ON
P1A 4L7
Presentation files will be converted to a view only format (pdf) and posted on the conference website.
Quiz Bowl
The Student Quiz Bowl has become a very popular event at annual meetings for the Canadian Institute of Forestry. This event provides a time of friendly, team, head-to-head academic competition amongst forestry schools. Many of the student participants in this event have also competed successfully at recent Society of American Foresters (SAF) conferences. Applauded by students and seasoned professionals, this event continues to be a highlight for the Canadian Institute of Forestry conference as school teams compete for the recognition of the best knowledge of current forestry practices and resource issues.
The Quiz Bowl will be held Sunday evening at Deerhurst Resort in the Peninsula Room starting from 7:30PM to 9:00PM, followed by a Post Quiz Bowl Welcome and Reception. Take up the challenge and register your team by filling out the registration form under this tab and email it directly to:
Matt Meade:
Click here for the registration form (DOC) (PDF).
Forests without Borders - Silent Auction
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Forests without Borders/Forêts sans Frontières is largely supported by the generous donors who contribute to our annual Silent Auction held during the CIF/IFC Annual General Meeting & Conference. This event will run throughout the conference and will feature some truly great items. Tables will be set up in Peninsula Room and items will be open for bidding starting Monday September 18th in the morning. Further details about final bidding times and instructions will be put on displays in the room. We are hoping to beat last year's donation record of almost $5000, which allows Forests without Borders/Forêts sans Frontières to continue its mission.
Contribute Donations
Individual members may contribute to the auction by making a personal donation or soliciting donations from their local businesses or organizations. Members may bring items with them to the conference and drop them off at the registration desk on Sunday September 18th, during Registration Hours. Items may also be dropped off or sent by mail to the Algonquin Section before September 16th:
Mail to:
HAMPCO 2011 - Silent Auction
The Canadian Institute of Forestry
c/o The Canadian Ecology Centre
P.O. Box 430, 6905 Hwy. 17 West
Mattawa, ON
P0H 1V0
Please register your donation as soon as possible with Matt Meade and provide the following information:
1. A short description of the item
2. Name of donor
3. Approximate retail value
4. Vintage year (if for an antique or wine).
Contact
Matt MeadePhone: 1 (705) 744 - 1715 x595
Fax: 1 (705) 744 - 1716
Email:
Sponsorship
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| White Pine | Sugar Maple | Red Pine | Red Oak | Yellow Birch |
In September, 2011 a conference for forest practitioners will be held at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, organized by the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada and hosted by the Algonquin Section. This conference is important to the forest sector as topics will be timely for sustainable forestry on a land base with unprecedented demands on the forests by stakeholders. This conference will give you some invaluable tools for the future management of Canada's forests, and more specifically, in northern Ontario and western Quebec.
The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada is the only national voice of professional forestry in our country. This conference will provide professional development for forest practitioners across the land.
The conference is multi-themed with many concurrent sessions and is being developed with many partners with the goal of reducing the number of forest conferences and improving the diversity of forest practitioners at one informative event. The title of the conference is: Canada's Forest Conference 2011. Our volunteer organizing committee is dedicated to planning a comprehensive program, but we need help.
As a member of the forestry community, with strong connections to a sustainable forest, we are asking your assistance to meet two objectives. The first is to provide funds to assemble a dynamic slate of speakers yet ensuring the registration fee remains affordable for delegates. The second is to allow the organizing committee to plan special events, field trips and conference activities that will guarantee an unforgettable conference. We have developed a series of donation categories to recognize donors at different categories. A PDF and a DOC version of this chart are available here (click on the prefered format).
Although this is a first notice of the conference and we are not asking for a pledge at this time, we hope you will build our request into your budgeting plan, and commit funds to the conference in 2011, if not before. Click here for our pledge form in PDF or DOC format should you wish to contribute at any time.
We look forward to hearing from you and to your support of what is sure to be a special and remarkable Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada.
For more information on Sponsorship please contact:
Andrea Ellis Nsiah -
Fred Pinto -
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Current White Pine Sponsors
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| Natural Resources Canada | Biomass Innovation Centre | FPInnovations |
Current Sugar Maple Sponsors
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| Spatial Planning Systems | OPFA | Trees Ontario |
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| Canadian Forestry Association | Muskoka Futures | FPAC |
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Current Red Pine Sponsors
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| Queens University | Conservation Ontario |
Current Red Oak Sponsors
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| Domtar | EACOM | Fleming College |
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| AFA | CRIBE | ASFSM |
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| Forest Co-op | FRMG |
Current Yellow Birch Sponsors
| Ottawa Valley Forest Inc. | -- Vermilion Forest | -- Nipissing Forest |
Moderators/Speakers Instructions
Dr. Brian Naylor:
About Presentations
Presentation Info - Deadline June 15th 2011You must submit your name, your affiliation and the title of your presentation to:
Dr. Brian Naylor
Presentation Abstracts - Deadline August 1st 2011
Submit the abstract to your presentation to:
Dr. Brian Naylor
The abstract will be printed in the conference program and also posted on this website.
Final Presentation (PPT) - Deadline September 18th 2011
Please provide your presentation as a Microsoft Power Point 2003 file. You will be able to upload your presentation onto a conference computer at the conference registration desk on Sunday September 18. Preferably, if you have your presentation ready before the conference, you are encouraged to e-mail or mail it to:
Mr. Murray Woods -
Ministry of Natural Resources 3301 Trout Lake Rd,
North Bay ON
P1A 4L7
Presentation files will be converted to a view only format (pdf) and posted on the conference website.
About Posters
Posters Info - Deadline June 15th 2011If you are also planning to display a poster send in your name, your affiliation and the title of your poster to:
Dr. Jeff Dech
Poster Abstracts - Deadline August 1st 2011
Submit your poster abstract to:
Dr. Jeff Dech
The abstract will be printed in the conference program and also posted on this website.
