who are we?

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Who Are We?. Established in 1908 The national voice of forest practitioners One of the oldest forest conservation associations in Canada 18 sections across the country 2000+ members in industry, government, academia, other disciplines (biologists, geos, etc.) Growing, building, modernizing. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Established in 1908 The national voice of forest practitioners One of the oldest forest conservation

associations in Canada 18 sections across the country 2000+ members in industry, government,

academia, other disciplines (biologists, geos, etc.)

Growing, building, modernizing

Over 90 events annually Conferences, workshops, seminars, field

tours and socials Registered charity – Forests without Borders The Forestry Chronicle, online publications Programming: Think Forests!, Mentorship,

eLecture, Continuing Ed. Create partnerships – CEC, CFA,

FRP/Science Network Knowledge exchange & outreach

Speakers’ Series Lecture and Lunch (or Dinner!) Section, Community, and National events

◦ Wilderness walks◦ Chilli cook-offs◦ Tree plants◦ Fundraisers◦ Events page

National & International Awards Scholarships & Bursaries Silver Ring program – for graduates of

recognized forestry programs

Internships – paid and unpaid Career Posting page 2000+ members to network with

Section council Local and National events Registered charity, Forest without Borders

◦ National◦ Haiti◦ Nepal◦ Zambia

Networking Poster series Quiz bowl Social, Cultural, Educational components

Brings together New and Student members with Active and Retired ones

Promotes social interaction and knowledge exchange amongst members

Provides career support & guidance

Resource page for those interested in the forestry sector for their future◦ Jobs◦ Careers◦ Education◦ Volunteer

Opportunities for:◦ Writing◦ Scientific papers and

publication◦ Cover art◦ Special issues – U of T

MFC

For additional information on any of our programs or partners please email questions@cif-ifc.org

Canadian Institute of Forestry www.cif-ifc.orgTwitter “@CIF_IFC”Facebook “The Canadian Institute of Forestry”LinkedIn “Canadian (CIF-IFC) Institute of Forestry”YouTube “CIFTube”Forest History Twitter “@ForestHistoryCA” Forests without Borders www.fwb-fsf.orgTwitter “@ForestsWoBorder”Facebook “Forests WithoutBorders” Canadian Forestry Association www.canadianforestry.com

Canadian Ecology Centre www.canadianecology.ca

Forest Research Partnership www.forestresearch.ca

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