Statement from the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) on Alberta Wildfires (Version française disponible) Mattawa, ON – May 8, 2023 – The CIF-IFC would like to send our thoughts and best wishes to the communities, families, and people impacted by the devastation of the ongoing wildfires in Alberta. We are saddened by the […]
(Version française disponible) The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is pleased to announce the launch of its tree planting program, Trees of Celebration. Click here to access the full media release.
(Version française disponible) The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) would like to invite you to attend the 2023 National Conference and 115th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Registration is now open, and early-bird ticket discounts are currently available! Hosted in collaboration with the CIF-IFC Vancouver Island Section, this year’s Conference and AGM will […]
The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is pleased the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Canada’s forests in the 2023 budget, A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future, that was recently released on March 28, 2023. Click here to read the full media release. April […]
What we can learn from Canada’s oldest forest sample plots Background Petawawa Research Forest (PRF) located near Chalk River, Ontario is home to Canada’s oldest continuously measured permanent sample plots (PSPs). These plots were set up in 1918 (PSP 1) and 1926 (PSP 2) in young natural white and red pine dominated stands of fire […]
Le message français suit. After careful conversations between the CIF-IFC Northern Ontario and Central Ontario Sections, the proposal of an amalgamation of the two Sections was brought forward to the CIF-IFC National Board of Directors. Both Sections feel this will enable them to offer activities of interest to Section members in the best way possible. […]
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Le message français suit. We are now accepting proposals for the Forest Capital of Canada Designation for 2024! Established in 1979, the Forest Capital of Canada program focuses on the valuable role forests play in the socio-economic and environmental health of our communities – past, present and future. Originally delivered by the Canadian Forestry Association, […]
Le message français suit. We are now accepting nominations for the 2023 CIF-IFC National Awards Program! Each year the Canadian Institute of Forestry presents a number of Awards in recognition of outstanding and unique achievements in forestry in Canada. Recipients may earn distinction through demonstration of exceptional accomplishments in the field of forestry. Be sure […]
(Version française disponible) The Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative project focused on urban forestry geospatial data after receiving funding support from Natural Resources Canada, under the 2 Billion Trees Program. The project, Open Urban Forests – Establishing the First National View of Urban […]
