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The Rocky Mountain Section (RMS) is one of 18 Sections representing different jurisdictions across Canada within the Canadian Institute of Forestry. The CIF-RMS serves to educate its membership with Technical Sessions, publications, and provides a voice for forestry professionals in Alberta, Canada. Membership is composed of professional foresters, forestry technologists, forest scientists and academics in the Province of Alberta who are interested in forest stewardship.
Section Executive
Director Sarah Gooding 
Chair Stan Kavalinas 
Vice-Chair Jason Proche 
Treasurer Lorne West 
Councillor Diana Boylen 
Councillor Danielle Lussier 
Councillor David H. McNabb 
Councillor Alex Drummond 
Councillor Ron Hall 
Councillor Wendy Crosina 
Councillor Tim Vinge 
CAPFT Liaison TBA CAPF Liaison TBA U of A St. Rep (Sr.) TBA U of A St. Rep (Jr.) TBA NAIT Student Rep TBA CIF Exec. Director John Pineau 
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The Rocky Mountain Section (RMS) is one of 18 Sections representing different jurisdictions across Canada within the Canadian Institute of Forestry. The CIF-RMS serves to educate its membership with Technical Sessions, publications, and provides a voice for forestry professionals in Alberta, Canada. Membership is composed of professional foresters, forestry technologists, forest scientists and academics in the Province of Alberta who are interested in forest stewardship.
Section Executive
| Director | Sarah Gooding | |
| Chair | Stan Kavalinas | |
| Vice-Chair | Jason Proche | |
| Treasurer | Lorne West | |
| Councillor | Diana Boylen | |
| Councillor | Danielle Lussier | |
| Councillor | David H. McNabb | |
| Councillor | Alex Drummond | |
| Councillor | Ron Hall | |
| Councillor | Wendy Crosina | |
| Councillor | Tim Vinge | |
| CAPFT Liaison | TBA | |
| CAPF Liaison | TBA | |
| U of A St. Rep (Sr.) | TBA | |
| U of A St. Rep (Jr.) | TBA | |
| NAIT Student Rep | TBA | |
| CIF Exec. Director | John Pineau |
Upcoming Events
Technical Session
Another One Coming Soon!!!
Student Nights
Coming Soon!!!
Past Events
102nd CIF-IFC Annual General Meeting and Conference Regional Land Use In The Global Economy September 26 - 29, 2010 -- Jasper, AB
Click here for more information.
Technical Sessions
The CIF-RMS often hosts Technical Sessions for its members and other interested parties. The intent of these Sessions is to offer insights and perspectives on current issues related to forests and their management.
Living and Working in the Shadow of WildfireWednesday November 2, 2011 - Edmonton, Alberta
Agenda to check out the agenda.
Presentations
1.Fire Adapted Communities in the USA (Mowery)
2.A National FireSmart Initiative - FireSmart Communities in Canada (Kelly)
3. The FireSmart Landscapes Framework (Gossell)
4. Wildfire Mitigation by Homeowners (McGee)
5. The Forest Industry Perspective - Integration of FireSmart into Forest Management (Alexander)
Climate Change, Forestry, and Species Migration May 31st, 2011 - Edmonton, AB
Agenda to check out the agenda.
Presentations
1. Climate Change in Western Canada (Price)
2. A Perspective on Alberta's Climate Change Strategy (Wrangler)
3. Climate Change and Smart Farmers (Williamson)
4. Opportunity for Assisted Population Migration for Conifers in Alberta (Rweyongeza)
5. Assisting Species Migration in the Face of Uncertainty (Hamann)
6. Assisting Species Migration: Implications for Forest Management (Johnston)
Regenerating Forests on Small Industrial Sites January 14, 2011 - Edmonton -- February 4, 2011 - Peace River
Click here to check out the agenda.
Presentations
1. Forest Regeneration as the Cornerstone of Sustainable Forests (Greenway)
2. Effects of Industrial Operations on Forest Soil Quality (McNabb)
3. Operational Considerations for Effective Use of Seed and Seedlings (Dewey)
4. Practical Issues of Reforesting Industrial Sites (Wearmouth)
5. Regeneration of Black Poplar on Forest Roads (Butson)
6. The Role of Aspen in Forest Land Reclamation (Landhausser)
7. Reforesting Roads and Wellsites (McNabb)
8. Managing Vegetation Dynamics on Reclaimed Forest sites (Mihajlovich)
Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) and Forestry April 9, 2010
Click here to check out the agenda.
Presentations
1. Role of Forestry Professionals and ALSA/Regional Planning (Stephen Wills)
2. Alberta Land Stewardship Act & Related Ammendments to: Public Lands Act / Forests Act (Scott Milligan)
3. Land-use Framework Overview of Regional Planning (Crystal Damer)
4. The Alberta Land-Use Framework (Morris Seilferling)
Bio-Economy and Forestry - Its here! October 8, 2009
Click here to check out the agenda.
Presentations
1. Bio-economy and Forest Management (J Ellison)
2. Bio-energy in Alberta - Energy Policy Context (S Carlise)
3. Forest Industry and the Emerging Bio-economy - The Drivers (D Wilkinson)
4. Introduction to Bio-economy (L Bykowski)
5. Operational Perspective to Bio-economy (M Ryans)
6. Alberta Case Study - Millar Western (J Joys)
7. Alberta's Bio-energy Developments (P Guidera)
Grizzly Bear Management in Alberta January 30, 2009
Click here to check out the agenda.
Reclamation and Remediation Professional Sign off - Implications for Natural Resource Managers June 25, 2008
Click here to check out the agenda.
Energy 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Oil and Gas Industry in Alberta March 28, 2008
Click here to check out the agenda.
Managing Risks and Seizing Opportunities: Climate Change and the Alberta Forest Sector January 31, 2007
Click here to check out the agenda.
Stream Crossing Evaluation and Construction Best Practices April 20, 2006
Click here to check out the agenda.
The Changing Role of Technology in Forestry April 1, 2005
Mixedwood Management - An Update January 21, 2005
Integrating Watershed Function with Forest Management March 19, 2004
Fire and Forest Management March 21, 2003
Sustainability of Timber Resources March 15, 2002
Historical Sites, Wildland Parks, Forest Land Use Zones & Recreation Issues Relating to Industry, Government & User Groups February 2, 2002
Publications & Articles
Constitution & Principles of Association
Click here for the 2011 Constitution of the Rocky Mountain Section of the CIF. Principles of Association coming soon!!!
Forestry Chronicle
The national CIF forestry journal since 1925. Published bimonthly and available to CIF members and subscribers. The Forestry Chronicle is published to provide information to forest practitioners about professional and scientific management of forests and their resources. The Chronicle provides forest practitioners in Canada and around the world with a means to communicate with their peers in the professional community.
Click here to access the Forestry Chronicle.CIF-RMS Newsletters
2010 Rocky Mountain Section Notes
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2002 Rocky Mountain Section Notes
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2001 Rocky Mountain Section Notes
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2000 Rocky Mountain Section Notes
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1999 Rocky Mountain Section Notes
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1998 Rocky Mountain Section Notes
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Awards
Student Scholarships
Coming Soon!!!
Student Awards
Coming Soon!!!
CIF-RMS Member Awards
Click here to check out this year's winners. Click here to check out last year's winners.
AGM Apparel
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2010 AGM Apparel
(Prices included GST & Shipping)
It's not too late to get your 2010 AGM Apparel... These three season, custom design vests, bombers and fleece are the latest in outdoor apparel. Designed by North End - All Climate Wear and featuring the 2010 CIF AGM logo, supplies won't last long.
Price List
Soft Shell Vest - $35 (Black - Med, Large, X-Large)
Cotton Bomber - $55 (Navy - Med, Large, X-Large)
Heavy Fleece - $45 (Navy or Green - Med, Large, X-Large)
Click here for pictures and to download the order form... get yours today!
Links
College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF)
College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists (CAPFT)
Canadian Forest Service - Northern Forestry Centre
Government of Alberta - Sustainable Resource Development
Government of Alberta - Environment
U of A - Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
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