2.  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

3.  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

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

7.  National & International Awards  Scholarships & Bursaries  Silver Ring program – for graduates of recognized forestry programs

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

9.  Section council  Local and National events  Registered charity, Forest without Borders ◦ National ◦ Haiti ◦ Nepal ◦ Zambia

10.  Networking  Poster series  Quiz bowl  Social, Cultural, Educational components

11.  Brings together New and Student members with Active and Retired ones  Promotes social interaction and knowledge exchange amongst members  Provides career support & guidance

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

13.  Opportunities for: ◦ Writing ◦ Scientific papers and publication ◦ Cover art ◦ Special issues – U of T MFC

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