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Who Are We?

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.

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Who Are We?

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  1. 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

  2. What Do We Do? • 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

  3. What Matters To You?

  4. Networking • Speakers’ Series • Lecture and Lunch (or Dinner!) • Section, Community, and National events • Wilderness walks • Chilli cook-offs • Tree plants • Fundraisers • Events page

  5. Recognition • National & International Awards • Scholarships & Bursaries • Silver Ring program – for graduates of recognized forestry programs

  6. Employment Opportunities • Internships – paid and unpaid • Career Posting page • 2000+ members to network with

  7. Volunteer Opportunities • Section council • Local and National events • Registered charity, Forest without Borders • National • Haiti • Nepal • Zambia

  8. AGM • Networking • Poster series • Quiz bowl • Social, Cultural, Educational components

  9. Mentorship Program • Brings together New and Student members with Active and Retired ones • Promotes social interaction and knowledge exchange amongst members • Provides career support & guidance

  10. Think Forests! • Resource page for those interested in the forestry sector for their future • Jobs • Careers • Education • Volunteer

  11. The Forestry Chronicle • Opportunities for: • Writing • Scientific papers and publication • Cover art • Special issues – U of T MFC

  12. How To Connect:

  13. For additional information on any of our programs or partners please email questions@cif-ifc.org Canadian Institute of Forestry www.cif-ifc.org Twitter“@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.org Twitter“@ForestsWoBorder” Facebook“Forests WithoutBorders” Canadian Forestry Association www.canadianforestry.com Canadian Ecology Centre www.canadianecology.ca Forest Research Partnership www.forestresearch.ca print out available

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