INTERNATIONAL

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International Forestry Network

The International Forestry Network recognizes the deep connection to and interest in Canadian forestry practices and how the significant opportunities and challenges for the forest sector go beyond national boundaries.

Established in 1908, the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF-IFC) is Canada’s oldest not-for-profit forestry organization and serves as the national voice of forest practitioners.

As a bilingual, national organization with 1,300 members across Canada and internationally, the Institute promotes national leadership in forestry and forest stewardship; promotes competence among forest practitioners; and fosters public awareness and education of forest and forestry issues.

Premise for establishing the International Forestry Network

The CIF-IFC appreciates that there are foresters, forest technologists, ecologists, biologists, educators and many others with a keen interest in Canadian forestry who live abroad. Many of these individuals either studied and/or worked in Canada earlier in their academic and/or professional careers.

The CIF-IFC is establishing an International Forestry Network in recognition of the deep connection to and interest in Canadian forestry practices and how the significant opportunities and challenges for the forestry sector go beyond national boundaries.  The International Forestry Network will provide a forum in which science and practice from around the globe can be shared in order to grasp these opportunities and address these challenges.

This new network would help revitalize the CIF-IFC international presence by transitioning its current structure from a “Section” to an “International Forestry Network” of forest practitioners, providing the CIF-IFC with greater international connectivity and reach.

Member Eligibility

New member category for individuals not living in Canada.

Benefits of joining the network

Joining the International Forestry Network would allow participants to:

  • Be informed of the latest news of the CIF-IFC through quarterly e-newsletters and digital copies of The Leader – the Institute’s biannual membership magazine;
  • Contribute an article to The Leader – one article from a member of the International Forestry Network will be included in each edition;
  • Have online access to The Forestry Chronicle – the Institute’s scientific and professional journal since 1925;
  • Participate in an annual Networking Event to be held virtually;
  • Participate in annual webinar or special E-Lecture that highlights international topics and speakers (held in conjunction with the International Day of Forests or at another pre-determined date);
  • Access E-Lectures and CIF-IFC National hosted webinars/workshops;
  • Access to member discounts for the CIF-IFC Annual National Conference;
  • Access to member discounts for the CIF-IFC Shop (online merchandise store)
  • Join CIF-IFC Committees and Task Forces if interested; and
  • Be represented by the Head of the International Forestry Network at meetings of the Institute’s Board of Directors.

How to join the network

Sign up on the CIF-IFC website at: www.cif-ifc.org/membership/register

*Eligible participants must live outside of Canada. Annual Network fee is $80 CAD.

Council Members

Members will be represented by the Head of the International Forestry Network who will act in an advisory role at meetings of the Institute’s Board of Directors.

POSITION NAME
Head Geraint Richards (grichards@duchyofcornwall.org )

Events

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2024 Post-Conference Tour: United Kingdom Forestry & Woodlot Tour

POST-CONFERENCE TOUR United Kingdom Forestry & Woodlot Tour September 23-28, 2024 Hosted as the Post-Conference Tour for the 2024 CIF-IFC National Conference & 116th Annual General Meeting. Continue your travels from Newfoundland & Labrador and join us for a Forestry & Woodlot Tour in the United Kingdom! Itinerary: Explore the diverse woodlands that the UK has […]

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