Read below for CIF-IFC’s response to the Government of Canada’s Speech from the Throne delivered on September 23, 2020. A stronger and more resilient Canada Forests and forestry can play an integral role in the directions and goals outlined by the Government of Canada in the Speech from the Throne delivered on September 23, 2020. […]

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of National Forest Week. CIF-IFC writes an article, coordinated by Mediaplanet, as part of the National Post’s Celebrating Canada’s Forests campaign in recognition of National Forest Week (September 20-26, 2020) and National Tree Day (September 23, 2020). The below article was featured in the National Post on September 23, 2020. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of National Forest Week […]

Each year, the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada is proud to present a numbers of awards in recognition of outstanding and unique accomplishments to forestry in Canada. Recipients may earn distinction through demonstration of exceptional accomplishments in the field of forestry. Awards were presented to recipients at the 2020 CIF-IFC Annual Awards Ceremony held virtually […]

CIF-IFC National Forest Week 2020 Celebrates its 100th Anniversary and Focuses on the Benefits of Healthy Forests The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is inviting all Canadians from coast to coast to celebrate National Forest Week (NFW) from September 20-26, 2020 and National Tree Day on September 23, 2020. Click here to […]

The CIF-IFC Forest Advocacy Committee responds to recent media attention concerning the management of Canada’s boreal forest. The CIF-IFC would like to make it clear that Canada is a leader in sustainable forest management with some of the strictest laws for harvesting forests. Click here to access the full media statement.

The CIF-IFC stands in solidarity with the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour communities against racism, hatred and violence. As the national voice of forest practitioners, we are committed to evolving the understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the forest sector. We will continue to learn, listen, and engage. Much like forests, diversity is […]

Silver Ring ceremonies represent a very special time for students, faculty, families and friends. It is also the official welcome from the CIF-IFC to the professional practice of forestry. Due to ongoing uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many spring Silver Ring/Convocation ceremonies have been postponed until further notice or held virtually. In hopes of […]

Do You Know the True Value of Canada’s Forests? CIF-IFC does a Q&A with Mediaplanet as part of the National Post’s Celebrating Canada’s Forests campaign in recognition of International Day of Forests 2020. The below article appeared in the National Post on March 20, 2020. Do You Know the True Value of Canada’s Forests? As the national voice […]

The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada & the Forest Products Association of Canada respond to Opinion Editorial in Globe and Mail. The following response appeared in the ‘Letters to the Editor’ section on September 23rd of the Globe and Mail. Re The Amazon’s Forest Fires Are A Global Peril – But So Are Canada’s (Sept. 7) […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Version française disponible) September 17, 2019, Mattawa, ON – The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is inviting all Canadians from coast to coast to celebrate National Forest Week (NFW) from September 22-28, 2019 and National Tree Day on September 25, 2019. “This nation-wide campaign is celebrated by many organizations […]