Inspiring Confidence & Pride in Canadian Forestry

We provide national leadership in forestry and forest stewardship, while promoting competency among forest practitioners and fostering public awareness and education of Canadian and international forest and forestry issues.

Storewide SALE happening now!

To celebrate the 1 year anniversary of our Shop, we’re having a storewide sale now through the end of March where you can shop our merchandise and receive 15% off your order!

Find a variety of CIF-IFC branded items available for purchase including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, mugs, water bottles, wooden ornaments (NEW!), and more! Whether you’re shopping for a gift, or treating yourself, the CIF-IFC Shop is the perfect yerli film izle place to find something for everyone.

Established in 1908, this year (2023) also marks the 115th anniversary of the Institute. Show your CIF-IFC spirit by sporting our branded gear, which is on-sale now!

Hurry! Offer ends March 31, 2023. Sale items available only while supplies last.

About Us

What we're all about.

The Forest On Your Desktop

Interactive weekly electronic lectures.

Become a Member

Join a like-minded community!

Speaking Out

See how we advocate for forests.

Our History

The Longest Standing Forest Society and Voice of Forest Practitioners

Founded in 1908, we serve as the voice of forest practitioners, representing foresters, forest technologists and technicians, ecologists, biologists, researchers, educators, students, Indigenous peoples, and many others interested in forests and forestry.

The Forestry
Chronicle

Official professional and scientific forestry journal of the CIF-IFC! Respected worldwide since 1925.

Making Transformational Change

See how we’re working to make sure that there is room for everyone in forestry through the Free to Grow in Forestry initiative. 

Our Collective Voice is Strong

Join the CIF-IFC community and become part of a strong collective voice that speaks with influence on behalf of forest practitioners.

Visit Our Job Board

Are you looking for a career in the forestry/natural resources field, or looking to promote an opening at your organization? Explore recent job postings.

Our Events

There’s a lot going on throughout the year at CIF-IFC. Here’s some of the things happening soon!

Institute Affairs

03.31.2023

What We Can Learn from Canada’s Oldest Forest Sa...

What We Can Learn from Canada’s Oldest Forest Sample Plots Background Petawawa Research Forest (PRF) located near Chalk River, Ontario is ...

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02.07.2023

Announcement: Merger of the CIF-IFC Northern Ontar...

Le message français suit. After careful conversations between the CIF-IFC Northern Ontario and Central Ontario Sections, the proposal of an...

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02.03.2023

NEW for CIF-IFC members! Save with TD Insurance Me...

Le message français suit. Enjoy preferred rates on your home and car insurance.  Our members deserve great benefits! You could be eligible...

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01.27.2023

Call for Proposals! Forest Capital of Canada 2024 ...

Le message français suit. We are now accepting proposals for the Forest Capital of Canada Designation for 2024!  Established in 1979, the ...

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01.24.2023

Call for Nominations! CIF-IFC National Awards Prog...

Le message français suit. We are now accepting nominations for the 2023 CIF-IFC National Awards Program! Each year the Canadian Institute o...

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