 Established in 1908  The national voice of forest practitioners  One of the oldest forest conservation associations in Canada  18 sections across the country  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  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 Canadian Institute of Forestry Twitter Facebook “The Canadian Institute of Forestry” LinkedIn “Canadian (CIF-IFC) Institute of Forestry” YouTube “CIFTube” Forest History Twitter Forests without Borders Twitter Facebook “Forests WithoutBorders” Canadian Forestry Association Canadian Ecology Centre Forest Research Partnership print out available