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A Message from the A Message from the
President Executive Director
Welcome to 2021 issue 01 of The Leader. It is an exciting time to be part of the National Office and our Institute!
The CIF-IFC is the oldest forestry society in Canada. We are We cannot speak for how other sectors are coping with the We are building on our highly capable and inclusive Team with goal of the Forest Education Coordinator will be to lead in the
committed to providing a voice for forest practitioners for the challenges of the pandemic. We would believe that as forestry the addition of new staff. We are undergoing a brand refresh with development of national forestry-focused programming and
next 100 years. As new graduates enter our ranks, we welcome practitioners, our experience with continuous adaptation has our new primary and heritage logos, launch of our new website, educational materials, creating valuable resources and professional
them into the profession and look forward to working with helped us keep managing Canada’s forests as we always membership value-proposition and associated communications plan. development opportunities for educators and teachers.
them and supporting them. have…just differently.
Thanks to the work of the National Forest Week (NFW) Committee, Significant efforts have been made to strengthen the governance
Considering all that has gone on in this past year, and how The planned launch of new initiatives developed by the the poster and daily sub-themes for NFW, September 19-25, 2021, of the Institute and to bolster programs and products through
everything has changed and is different – our good work within our National Office will provide a contemporary visual identity have been finalized and sponsored. We have an enthusiastic NFW three task forces. The Forestry Chronicle Task Force has developed
forests continues. Worldwide the forest ecosystems are the most for the CIF-IFC and make it easier for members to join our Engagement Coordinator, Esmée Schimmelpenninck, on-board to and is implementing a strategy to raise the profile and increase the
important biome on the planet, providing life supporting air, clean ranks and find information about national and local events. help us expand our outreach and explore new activities across Canada searchability of the Institute’s official, professional and scientific
water, habitat for wildlife among many others. More importantly for this important event. Building on last year’s successful pilot, we journal since 1925. Progress regarding the strategy will be assessed
we have found solace in our forests during this challenging period Sincerely, will again collaborate with Resource Works in our efforts. in the fall. The Silver Ring Task Force has undertaken a deep dive
in our history. We have learned through science the importance of into all aspects of the Silver Ring Program, including the school
these trees and their effect on humans as they walk, stroll, and In previous messages I have written about the great work the CIF- admissions process. This work will continue into the fall. The
hike through the forests. IFC is co-leading with the Centre for Social Intelligence on Gender Task Force on Sections will be wrapping up in June following a
Equity in Canada’s Forest Sector – now referred to as Free to Grow comprehensive governance review. Efforts will then revert back
In many of our workplaces, seasonal staff are invigorating our in Forestry, with an expanded mandate to go beyond women to to the Policy and Governance Committee, such as updating
ranks and tackling the always endless summer field work. Richard Dominy include other underrepresented groups. Please check out the Free to the Section Handbook, proposing revisions to the By-Laws as
Tree planting, forest health surveys, permanent sample plot President Grow in Forestry website at www.freetogrowinforestry.ca to see the appropriate, helping to revitalize sections in need, and creating
re-measurements, silviculture assessments, and urban forestry substantive efforts that have been made, access seminal documents new sections with an appropriate transition plan.
work (to name a few) are continuing. We have stricter procedures tools and podcasts, and learn how to take action on moving
in place to keep the workplace safe and are using new technology #ForestryForward. Please show your support by joining our mailing Lastly, please support our programs and initiatives by applying
to stay in touch. list on the site. It would be great to see all CIF-IFC members sign up for the CIF-IFC BMO MasterCard through our website at:
and share with others! In addition, we are pleased to welcome John www.cif-ifc.org/mastercard. With every purchase, BMO makes
Boakye-Danquah to the National Office Team. John joined us in May a contribution to CIF-IFC at no additional cost to you, and you
2021 as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct additional research can earn reward miles or cash back too.
and gather evidence on the barriers and challenges faced by under-
represented groups in Canada’s forest sector, including women and Thank you for your support!
Indigenous peoples, immigrants, people with disabilities, visible
minorities and LGBTQ2S+. The research outcomes will provide policy Sincerely yours,
recommendations on programs and actions to support Free to Grow
in Forestry for the advancement of gender diversity and inclusion in
the sector.
We are hiring new staff members to take on other key positions:
Forest Communications Advocate and Forest Education Coordinator.
The Forest Communications Advocate, working closely with the Mark Pearson
Forest Advocacy Committee, will be instrumental in helping the Executive Director
Institute advocate for sustainable forests and to better fulfill our
motto of serving as the voice of forest practitioners. The primary
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2020-21 Board and Executive Members 2021 Committees
2020-2021 National Executive Effective governance is underpinned by strong leadership and well-
PRESIDENT – Richard Dominy functioning committees. The CIF-IFC has several committees focussing on
The CIF-IFC Executive (President, Vice President, 2nd Vice President VICE PRESIDENT – Brad Epp key areas to help leverage the Institute for success. By actively participating
and Past President) provides leadership to the CIF-IFC Board of in one (or more!) of the various CIF-IFC committees, you have the chance to
Directors, and oversees CIF-IFC operations, major decision-making, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT – Doug Reid
represent your local Section and be involved in a meaningful way.
needs and concerns. PAST PRESIDENT – Luc M. Rainville
COMMITTEE – Chair / Co-Chair
2020-2021 National Board of Directors
FOREST ADVOCACY – Mark Pearson
The CIF-IFC Board of Directors consists of representatives from our MANITOBA – Brad Epp
NATIONAL FOREST WEEK – Doug Reid
19 regional sections from across the country, and one International
SOUTHERN ONTARIO – Terry Schwan
section. The Board of Directors provides guidance to the Executive MEMBERSHIP – Luc M. Rainville / Sean Greene
and actively voices questions, ideas and concerns to address the OTTAWA VALLEY – Mike Rosen / Ken Farr
needs of both CIF-IFC members and the forest and natural resources NATIONAL AWARDS – Brad Epp
sectors in Canada. ALGONQUIN – Allison Winmill / Glen Prevost
FINANCE AND AUDIT – Richard Dominy / Brad Epp
CENTRAL ONTARIO – Trevor Jones / Bob Elliot
POLICY AND GOVERNANCE – Richard Dominy / Luc M. Rainville
SECTION – Director / Chair NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Karen Saunders / Brian Campbell
2ND VICE PRESIDENT NOMINATION – Richard Dominy
LAKE OF THE WOODS – Janet Lane
HOST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONFERENCE PLANNING
VANCOUVER ISLAND – Margaret Symon / Graham Sakaki NORTHERN ONTARIO – Jim Duncan / Rob Galloway – Nicholas Dormaar
VANCOUVER – Brian Boswell / Bill Bourgeois ORLÉANS – Pierre Fontaine THE FORESTRY CHRONICLE TASK FORCE – Ron Ayling / Mark Pearson
CARIBOO – Nicholas Dormaar / Lisa Wood MARITIMES – Ed Czerwinski SECTIONS TASK FORCE – Mark Pearson
NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR – Joseph Bowden (Chair) /
Accelerate
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – N/A SILVER RING TASK FORCE – Alex Drummond / Ken Farr
Andrew Penny (1st Vice-Chair)
KLONDIKE – N/A
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INTERNATIONAL - UK – Geraint Richards
ROCKY MOUNTAIN – Ron Hall / Bev Wilson
SASKATCHEWAN – Vicki Gauthier / Lorne Renouf We are always looking to bolster our committees and
efforts. If you are interested in learning more or joining
a committee, please email:
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A Look Inside the Current Issue NEWS FROM THE INSTITUTE Virtual Forest
Practitioner Forums
The Forestry Chronicle June 2021 VOL 97 NO 02
CIF-IFC National Office was pleased to host two virtual
forums in February 2021 that brought together stakeholders
The Forestry Chronicle, first published in 1925, is the official from across the forest sector. The purpose of each forum was
journal of the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier @TFCJournal to identify needs and gaps to support knowledge transfer of
du Canada, and provides information to forest practitioners innovative tools, technologies and research in both Central
about professional and scientific management of forests and Western Canada. Both forums featured short presentations
The Forestry Chronicle is now on social media! made by researchers and experts providing both national and
and their resources. The Forestry Chronicle offers forest
Be sure to give us a follow to stay up to date on the regional/local perspectives followed by moderated breakout
practitioners in Canada and around the world with a means to
latest Forestry Chronicle news and issues. discussion sessions to facilitate interaction among participants
communicate with their peers in the professional community. and speakers.
Innovative Forest Solutions Forum
Hosted in collaboration with the Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Editorial Professional Papers Sections, the forum took place on February 23, 2021 and was
How Perseverance and Passion Brought Me to Wood supply challenges in Alberta – Growing more timber well-attended by 39 participants. The forum facilitated the
Canadian forestry! is the only sustainable solution Virtual 2021 CIF-IFC National dissemination of current research and technologies within
two research areas relevant to Saskatchewan and Manitoba:
Katalijn MacAfee Bradley D. Pinno, Barb R. Thomas, and Victor J. Lieffers
Conference & 113th Annual • Soil mapping
Advancing the application of remote sensing for forest General Meeting • Growth and yield of trees under global change
Associate Editors information needs in Canada: Lessons learned from and adaptive silviculture
Associate Editors/Corédacteurs a national collaboration of university, industrial and
Mark your calendars! The 2021 CIF-IFC National Conference & 113th
government stakeholders
Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place October 6-7, 2021.
Practitioners Forum: Strategies to
Nicholas C. Coops, Alexis Achim, Paul Arp, Christopher W.
Advance Sustainable Forests
Scientific and Technical Papers Bater, John P. Caspersen, Jean-François Côté, Jeffery P. Dech,
Hosted in collaboration with CIF-IFC Cariboo Section, the Conference
will, once again, be an entirely virtual event, hosted through a digital Hosted in collaboration with the CIF-IFC Cariboo and
Urban forestry research needs identified by Canadian Adam R. Dick, Karin van Ewijk, Richard Fournier, Tristan R. yet fully interactive platform. Rocky Mountain Sections, this forum was well-attended by
municipalities H. Goodbody, Chris R. Hennigar, Antoine Leboeuf, Olivier R.
59 participants and took place on February 25, 2021. Similar to
Jacques Larouche, Danny Rioux, Adrina C. Bardekjian, van Lier, Joan E. Luther, David A. MacLean, Grant McCartney, Under the theme “Rooted in Resilience,” the Conference will explore the forum above, it facilitated the sharing of current research
and Nancy Gélinas Gaetan Pelletier, Jean-Francois Prieur, Piotr Tompalski, the challenges faced in a changing forest sector and how innovation, and technological advancements within two research areas
Paul M. Treitz, Joanne C. White, and Murray E. Woods reconciliation and diverse perspectives can offer a path forward in relevant to central British Columbia and Alberta:
Harvest volumes and carbon stocks in boreal forests of this uncertain reality. The Conference program will showcase the
• Characterization of forest biomass to better support
changing approaches to forest management in Canada and abroad to
Ontario, Canada A business case for climate change adaptation by forest the bioeconomy
address social license, a low-carbon economy, and conservation of
Michael T. Ter-Mikaelian, Stephen J. Colombo, and Jiaxin Chen industry in central Canada: Presented at the CIF/IFC 2020
old-growth forests. Participants can also expect to learn about novel • Growth and yield of trees under global change and
National Conference and 112th Annual General Meeting held approaches that have allowed the forest sector and resource-based adaptive silviculture
Growing our future: Assessing the outcome of afforestation 15–17 Sept. 2020 communities to recover from massive forest disturbances.
programs in Ontario, Canada Sheri A. Andrews-Key, Paul A. LeBlanc, and Harry W. Nelson A summary report of group discussions for each forum can
Georgina K. Magnus, Elizabeth Celanowicz, Mihai Voicu, Mark This year’s event will, as with previous in-person Conferences, be found on the CIF-IFC website below:
Hafer, Juha M. Metsaranta, Andrew Dyk, and Werner A. Kurz enable open dialogue and discussion, promote knowledge exchange,
Book Announcements facilitate networking opportunities and feature numerous social
events. More information, including details about registration, can
cif-ifc.org/innovative-forest-solutions-forum-presentations
Sowing the future: A better understanding of Corporate- Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources 2nd Edition
be found on the event webpage: cif-ifc.org/2021-conference-agm cif-ifc.org/practitioners-forum-presentations
Indigenous Community Economic Partnerships in the
Québec forestry sector We hope to see you there virtually in October! These knowledge exchange events were offered free of charge
Helin Dura, Jean-Michel Beaudoin, and Thierry Rodon Book Reviews and provided valuable learning and sharing opportunities
The World’s First Woman Forester: A Path Through the Trees for forest practitioners, including a space to build working
Modeling tolerant hardwood sapling density and Mary Sutherland – forester, botanist & woman’s advocate relationships between developers and end-users, as well as
occurrence probability in the Acadian forests of foster increased awareness of new tools, techniques and
technological advancements in forest research.
New Brunswick, Canada: Results 14 years after harvesting Dendroecology, Principles and Practices
Mohammed Henneb, Gaetan Pelletier, Mathieu Fortin,
Nelson Thiffault, and Marie-Andrée Giroux
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Silver Ring Ceremonies
NEWS FROM THE INSTITUTE
Did you hear?
CIF-IFC has a new look!
Congratulations to the CIF-IFC Silver Ring recipients
and CIF-IFC Gold Medal winners across Canada for
2020-2021!
The Silver Ring Program represents an ever-evolving commitment to welcome new
graduates to the profession of forestry, and uphold them to the CIF-IFC Code of Ethics,
In 2018, we began to explore the idea of a corporate identity Paying homage to and unite forestry graduates at a national level. This long-standing tradition has been in
brand refresh project and contracted a graphic designer to CIF-IFC’s longstanding place since 1967! The Institute is pleased to see that schools and students are still finding
begin the creative process. The project was put on hold for a
few years, and then in late-2020, was revisited and started again.
history ways to celebrate this great achievement with their friends, family, and colleagues,
despite the limitations presented by COVID-19 health and safety precautions.
The process was collaborative, involving a number of check- As part of the brand refresh,
ins, creative presentations, and opportunities for feedback and a Heritage Logo was also developed
iterations from CIF-IFC Staff, National Executive, and the Board and will be used for merchandise
of Directors and Chairs. and specialty items, such as Awards
produced for the National Awards
SCHOOL RECIPIENT
After an immense amount of hard work, collaboration, and a Program. You will notice that the Heritage Logo incorporates
thorough creative process, we were very pleased to have debuted the iconic tree from the original CIF-IFC logo. With the CIF-IFC
Cégep de St-Félicien Nadia Bourque
our new logo and refreshed brand in May 2021. The new logo being the oldest forest society in Canada, it was important for us
is refined, elegant, and forward thinking. The icon represents a to pay tribute to the Institute's legacy dating back to 1908.
Collège Boréal Claire Binette
multitude of symbolisms and meanings, reinforcing our mandate
to maintain and promote the integrity of the forest sector to all Show your CIF-IFC spirit! Branded College of New Caledonia Natasha Lebiadowski
peoples. Like the branches of a tree, we are continuously growing
and moving toward new and exciting opportunities.
merchandise coming soon…
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Gareth Carey
We are excited to announce that soon, you will be able to sport
Université de Moncton, campus d’Edmundston
CIF-IFC branded merchandise! Our refreshed website (anticipated University of Alberta Fionnuala Carroll - Naomi McMahon.
to launch this summer) will feature an e-store where you will be
able to find a variety of items with the new CIF-IFC logo, as well University College of the North Hadley Stinson
as a ‘vintage’ line highlighting our Heritage Logo. Stay tuned!
Université de Moncton, campus d’Edmundston Naomi McMahon
As the CIF-IFC and its members have a passion for forests and University of Northern British Columbia MacKenzie Kerr
nature, the new colour palette commends this appreciation with
attractive green and blue tones, and a pop of orange and yellow. University of Toronto Alexandra Farkas
Don’t see your school listed?
Email us at media@cif-ifc.org to be recognized
in the next issue of The Leader! CNC - Natasha Lebiadowski.
In case you missed it: Thank you!
Check your inbox to read the full story on the CIF-IFC logo and brand A special thank you to those who took the time to complete the
refresh! An email was sent to all members on May 26, 2021 with the Survey for CIF-IFC Logo Refresh. We received 231 responses and the
subject line “Special Announcement: The new CIF-IFC logo is finally majority were in favour of the logo and visual identity being updated. Silver Ring Ceremony hosted by the (Left) MacKenzie Kerr from UNBC with Nicholas
here! / Annonce spéciale : Le nouveau logo de l'IFC-CIF est enfin là !”. Cariboo Section for Students from Dormaar, CIF Cariboo Section. (Right) Cégep de
UNBC and CNC. St-Félicien - Nadia Bourque.
Collège Boréal - Claire Binette.
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SECTION HIGHLIGHTS SECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Algonquin SECTION Northwestern Ontario SECTION
P REP A RED A ND SUBM I TTE D B Y: PREPARED AND S UBMIT T ED BY:
CIF Algonquin Section Doug Reid, CIF 2 Vice President
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CIF Northwestern Ontario Section
A Field Trip and Lunch at the Shaw Woods Rings Delivered!
On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, several members of the The Northwestern Ontario Section has always celebrated the
CIF Algonquin Section took part in a field trip to Shaw Woods near accomplishments of students graduating from the forestry schools
Eganville, with this year’s Algonquin College Forestry Tech Students. at the Silver Ring Ceremonies. These events are typically led and
The late fall day was cool with snow starting to accumulate on the organized by students. Last year (2020) was a bit of a downer as
ground, but the fresh air energized the group, who were all just a bit planned events were abruptly cancelled, or went online. The
tired of zoom lectures and of being inside more than usual. Pandemic would not defeat us again!
The students were treated to a catered lunch that included salads, In 2021 both schools held online ring ceremonies. Our Section helps
sandwiches and wraps, courtesy of the Algonquin Section. Prizes try to ensure that the ring continues to be a ‘gift’ by helping them find
including t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats were given out to students donors. At Lakehead University, Brelynn Howard secured donations
achieving high academic from the Faculty of Natural Resources Management to cover their
levels so far during the year. ring costs, and from Greenmantle Forest Management Inc. to cover
In addition, all of the students event costs. Though we weren’t able to hold an in-person event,
received wireless chargers those funds will be available for next year. At Confederation College,
from LimGeomatics, who had Marissa Leger pulled together donations from KBM Resources
Algonquin Section Director Allison Winmill presents on control of provided a guest lecturer in the Group, Faculty at Confederation College, Rutter Urban Forestry,
Buckthorn during the recent Late Winter Forest Science Seminar. program’s remote sensing class Domtar Dryden and our Section to cover the costs of their rings.
earlier in the term. Thanks to all the donors for their support.
CIF Algonquin Section Partners in Late Algonquin Section Councillor I did my part by delivering rings to Lakehead students — at home —
Lakehead University Students show off their silver rings. Pictured
Winter Forest Science Seminar John Pineau, and member as they studied for their exams. It was a truly great experience
(clockwise from top left) are Anders Van Damme, Taylor Hall, Michael
Peter Arbour (also the Forest to see the smiles on their faces (or in their eyes) from a safe distance.
On March 2, 2021, the Canadian Institute of Forestry’s (CIF) Tech Program Coordinator) All the students received their rings in time for their ceremonies, Jamie Jacques, Michael Dyer, Jacob Worrall and Brelynn Howard (hand
Algonquin Section hosted a virtual forest science seminar in tagged-teamed an impromptu and Brian Campbell and I did our best to deliver the Ring Ceremony only), and Colin Lee-Mitchell.
partnership with the Friends of the Petawawa Research Forest presentation on the benefits address to the two classes. Congratulations and best of luck to the
and the Near North Chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association and value of CIF membership classes of 2021!
(OWA). There were four presentations during the session to the students and were able
including: Bioheat Options and Opportunities by Glen Prevost An Algonquin Forestry Tech to recruit several new student
Tree Check Form
of FPInnovations, The Economic Case for Tree Marking by Al Student with his safety-conscious members and student reps
Stinson, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (retired), snowman at Shaw Woods. for the Section Council. The
A Novel Control for Invasive Buckthorn by Allison Winmill of Council welcomes Cyril Cook
Canada’s valued forests and urban areas are
Survey your
Lallemand Plant Care, and Community Forest Owners Cooperative and Brittany Mackenzie as the Algonquin College Reps for our
Pilots by John Pineau of the Ontario Woodlot Association. The Section for 2020-21!
event was well attended with over 30 participants. A draw for
threatened by invasive species.
donated items from each organization was held, with the three The CIF Algonquin Section has a long and positive history with
trees!
lucky winners receiving a CIF ceramic mug, a Friends hat and Algonquin College’s Forest Tech Program including the silver ring Help us better understand the current health of
sweater, and an OWA emergency first aid kit. The Algonquin ceremony, an annual awards dinner, special events and activities, Canada’s forests, become a community scientist,
Section has several other events in the queue for late spring and and an annual pizza lunch and presentation. Although there have
and report the health of trees in your area!
summer, in hopes that the pandemic will finally be under control. been some adjustments this year due to the pandemic, there has still
been good interaction and engagement with the students. In fact, a
large contingent of students has volunteered to help with the annual
memorial tree plants in the Nipissing Forest and Algonquin Park in
www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/treecheckform
May 2021.
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SECTION HIGHLIGHTS SECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Ottawa Valley Vancouver SECTION
SECTION PREPARED AND S UBMIT T ED BY:
CIF Vancouver Section
P REP A RED A ND SUBM I TTE D B Y:
Michael Rosen, R.P.F., Director
CIF Ottawa Valley Section The Vancouver CIF Section has had a very
Victor Brunette, OVS Council, CIF Gold Medal Winner, Mike Rosen, active year despite the challenges of COVID-19
Director OVS and Reynold Richemond, Course Coordinator (2015). We have been able to host a full season of virtual “dinner” meetings this
La Cité – OVS’ Forestry School year with good online attendance by members. We have hosted a total of
seven meetings so far with presentations via Zoom with approximately one
There’s room in
foresTry
While recent pandemics may not have been kind to many, the
In the 1980’s there was a strong movement in Ontario to secure meeting per month starting in Sept 2020. Presentations have been followed
Ottawa Valley Section (OVS) of the CIF has continued to be the voice
language rights for francophones faced with rising assimilation by lively question and answer sessions with the Zoom medium not seeming
of the forest practitioner in the nation’s capital. The Ottawa Valley
and below average salaries. Bill 8 – guaranteeing French language to inhibit members from voicing their opinions and asking questions.
Section is indeed “special” – the only CIF Section that straddles two
for everyone
provinces (Ontario and Quebec), that operates in a bilingual format services to Ontario francophones in designated municipalities
became a reality. Francophone-directed School Boards for We have had a wide range of presentation topics including Current and
in a mix of forest, field and city that includes over 1.5 million
elementary and secondary schools (in both the Public and Catholic Future Benefits of LiDAR, First Nations in the Forest Sector, Achieving
people around the nation’s capital. The annual December Forest
systems) were created. Similarly, the post-secondary system was Social Licence, In the Shadow of the Red Cedar, Caribou Management,
Seminar on December 9, 2020 was a great success with the topic Not all forestry jobs require a university
looking to establish its own francophone presence. In 1990 La Cité Landscape Unit Planning and Forest Stewardship, and, finally, Advances
“Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss” co-sponsored by the Eastern
Collégiale was formed in Ottawa, with the francophone forestry in Forestry and What Still Needs to be Done. degree. As the regulator of professional
Ontario Model Forest. It featured speakers from the Haliburton
Forest (a 40,000-ha block of private land forest near Algonquin program brought from Algonquin College in Pembroke to a campus forestry in BC, the Association of BC
in Hawkesbury, ON in 1990 and finally to Ottawa in 1995. The We have been honoured to have a bounty of renowned and respected
Park), the Canadian Forest Service and Dobson Farms - a local Forest Professionals offers Reserved
school changed its name from La Cité Collégiale to La Cité in 2013. experts as our speakers this season including Nicholas Coop, UBC
farm engaged in sustainable forestry practices. We are proud that
our OVS Council is involved in other key, national CIF committees:
Forestry Professor; Cameron Brown, Forsite Consultants; Christine Titles for several categories of Associate
Today, the College has about 5,000 students in total with 30 Gelowitz, CEO of the Association of BC Forest Professionals; Alexa Young, Registrants:
Chair Ken Farr sits on the Policy & Governance Committee, with
students/year graduating from what is now called, Techniques en BC Council of Forest Industries' Vice President of Government and Public
Jim Farrell helping out on the Forest Advocacy Committee.
environnement forestier. Luc Rainville, a Cité graduate was elected Affairs; Wade Davis, Author and UBC Professor of Anthropology; Cole
Burton, Canada Research Chair in Terrestrial Mammal Conservation and
l Forest Technician and Certification
Which leads us to La Cité – Ontario’s largest francophone college CIF President in 2019/20, the first from La Cité. Uniquely situated
on the ON/QC border, the College continues to attract about 60% UBC Forest Management Assistant Professor; Dianne Nicholls, BC's Chief l Natural Resource Professional
and the only forestry program in the Ottawa Valley Section (Ontario
of its students from Quebec with the other 40% from Ontario, Forester; and John Innes, UBC's Dean of Forestry. Accredited Timber Cruiser (ATC)
has 1.5 million francophones out of a population of 14.7 million). l
In past years, OVS helped deliver memorable Ring Ceremonies to New Brunswick, western Canada and even some African countries.
About 1,500 have graduated from the course over the years which A couple of fortunate outcomes of virtual meetings due to Covid this year l Accredited Timber Evaluator (ATE)
the graduating class and presented the Gold Medal Award to the top
La Cité student. Again, restricted by COVID, the Section decided to has established a unique partnership with the Université de have been 1) the ability to more easily arrange speakers that are not local l Silvicultural Accredited Surveyor (SAS)
Moncton for those wanting to continue their degrees in forestry. to Greater Vancouver, and 2) the ability to attract members and others to
send an inspirational letter from Chairman Ken to each of the
35 graduates - extolling the virtues of being a forest professional Today La Cité has three programs within the Techniques en participate that would normally find it too far to travel to our meetings. Learn more about the pathways to a career
environment forestier framework – “Pratiques” (a 1-year course as While we all miss the social aspects and networking opportunities in forestry and how you can qualify at:
and of being a member of CIF.
a “forest worker”) Technique (a 2-year technical course) and the provided by in-person meetings, we are considering if we can continue
www.abcfp.ca
Technologue course (3 years). With solid, consistent support from to include a virtual component to future events when COVID is over.
The history of La Cité is an interesting one. Its roots are in
Algonquin College in Pembroke, ON which began operation in the College administration, the forestry course has changed as
society has changed. Today, it features a diverse and enthusiastic Our eighth and final meeting of the season will be held on May 25 when
1967 when colleges replaced “vocational schools” throughout the
Consultation Committee drawn from the forestry community to the topic will be Window on the World: Forest without Borders Projects
province. The forestry program was first established, in English
help set course direction. It also features almost the same number Overseas. Speakers will be Forest without Borders representatives Peter
only, in 1969 and quickly became the “flagship program” of the
of female graduates as male graduates with more courses exploring Ackhurst, Alan Fry, and Jerry Benner. For more information about our
College. Six years later in 1975, the course was offered in English
the environmental/ecology and IT sides of forestry. An urban monthly Dinner Meetings or the Vancouver Section in general please visit:
and French. In 1980, Reynold Richemond, a young Haitian-born
forestry/arboriculture course is also offered. The future looks bright www.cifvancouver.org
forester, a Laval University graduate with experience working for
the Quebec government as well as CIDA in Africa, was hired as one for La Cité - OVS hopes to present more forestry rings there next
of three permanent professors of the burgeoning faculty. He has year in person. Vive La Cité!
stayed with the College since that time and is today the Coordinator
of the course now situated in Ottawa, ON.
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SECTION HIGHLIGHTS SECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Rocky Mountain SECTION Technical Sessions
A Technical Session, originally scheduled for the April 2020 was
P REP A RED A ND SUBM I TTE D B Y: held on November 19, 2020. The event, “Timber Supply in Alberta’s
Forests – These are Risky Times” was CIF-RMS’s first foray into virtual
CIF Rocky Mountain Section conferencing. There were around 100 online participants with 12
speakers. Thanks goes to Dr. Vic Lieffers from the University of Alberta
for organizing and moderating the program, and to Jeff Renton who
managed the virtual event using the Remo platform. The Tech Session
concluded that the sustainable way of increasing wood supply is
Communications by growing more wood through tree improvement and intensive
The CIF-RMS held its second virtual Annual General Meeting silviculture programs to increase timber productivity, reduce rotation
(AGM) on April 29, 2021 using Zoom. It was attended by 23 members. lengths, and close timber supply gaps. A summary for this event has
A review of the past year’s activities was provided and an opportunity been published in the Forestry Chronicle. “Wood supply challenges in
to engage with the membership provided valuable feedback to Alberta – Growing more timber is the only sustainable solution” by
CIF-RMS council. The AGM minutes once finalized will be posted Bradley D. Pinno, Barb R. Thomas and Victor J. Lieffers Available at:
on the CIF-RMS website www.cif-rms.org. The CIF-RMS www.pubs.cif-ifc.org/doi/pdf/10.5558/tfc2021-012
launched social media accounts in 2019. Join us on Instagram
@cif_rms, Twitter @CIF_RMS, and Facebook @CIFrockymountain The presentations for this event have been posted on the CIF
for Alberta forestry content and CIF updates! National webpage:
www.cif-ifc.org/events/cif-technical-workshop-timber-supply-in-
albertas-forests-these-are-risky-times
Student Engagement CIF-RMS collaborated with CIF National and the CIF Cariboo Section
As part of our regular efforts to introduce the CIF-RMS to potential on a virtual conference held on February 25, 2021. The purpose of
members, we held a virtual CIF introduction presentation to students the Practitioners Forum: Strategies to Advance Sustainable Forests was to
at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) on January 18, identify needs and gaps to support knowledge transfer of innovative
2021 and University of Alberta (UofA) on February 2, 2021. tools, technologies and research in Western Canada. Fifty-nine
participants heard presentations from subject matter experts and
For the second year in a row, the annual Chili Cook-off was cancelled took part in moderated group discussions on two topic areas:
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UofA will provide a team to this 1) Characterization of forest biomass to better support the bioeconomy;
year’s Quiz Bowl to be held in October. and 2) Growth and yield of trees under global change and adaptive
silviculture. Presentations from the event are in the process of being
posted on the CIF National webpage:
Awards www.cif-ifc.org/practitioners-forum-presentations
The CIF Rocky Mountain Section presented the Tree of Life award The Spring Technical Session entitled, “The Changing Face of Silviculture:
(virtually) to Tom Lakusta and Sharad Karmacharya during the From Basic to Intensive Management” was held on Thursday, April 22, 2021.
CIF-RMS Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2021. These individuals The technical session was geared towards practitioners interested
will be similarly announced at the CIF National Awards ceremony to in the sustainability of Alberta’s forests as influenced by the use
be held in October 2021. of different silvicultural practices, ranging from basic to intensive
management. This virtual conference hosted as many as 82 participants
The 2020 student award winners were announced. At the University from Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Thanks goes to
of Alberta, Douglas Burton received the RMS-CIF Bursary, Fionnuala Andy Shandro from the Province of Alberta and Dr. Brad Pinno from
Carroll received the CIF Gold Medal, and Dominique Letourneau the University of Alberta for organizing and moderating the Program.
received the RMS Field Camp award. At the Northern Alberta Institute Julie Benedik and Lindsay Dent managed the technical logistics and
of Forestry, Gareth Carey received the CIF Gold Medal, and Justin the Remo platform.
Parsons received the RMS Book Prize.
Presentations will be made available for online access.
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Member
Q&A
My mom and I travelling to the Newfoundland & Labrador CIF National Conference
Getting to know Vicki Member Profile: Vicki Gauthier and AGM in 2013 (near St. John’s, NL).
Academic background:
I am a graduate of Lakehead University’s
HBScF & MF, Lakehead University What motivated you to become
forestry degree and master’s degree programs. a CIF-IFC member and what does
During my school years, I spent my summers Affiliated CIF Section: Saskatchewan being a CIF-IFC member mean
to you?
supervising tree plants, site preparation and Years Active in CIF: 30
aerial spray programs which prepared me One of our instructors at Lakehead
early for my Silviculture career path. The first University was Sarah Gooding and she
inspired me to join the CIF in my first
half of my career was spent working for When did your interest in forests begin and what led year. Sarah tirelessly helped and
industry in Saskatchewan. you to pursue a career in the forest sector? encouraged the student committee with
any CIF event and she is still a fantastic
Like many foresters, I spent my childhood outdoors enjoying our role model for what a CIF member should
In the second half of my forestry adventures family cabin in the woods. By the end of high school, I knew I wanted be. I am proud to be a CIF member
(so far), I continue to work for the Forest to study science and continue to be outside. A degree in forestry was today because of the great initiatives this
Service at the Ministry of Environment here my best option for this and Lakehead University’s forestry degree was organization continues to pursue, the
where I found my love of silviculture and forestry people.
in Saskatchewan. I have been a CIF member great members I’ve met from across the
country and that the CIF is the national
since I was a student at Lakehead. voice of Canadian forest practitioners!
Could you describe a few memorable experiences or
highlights you have had in your career?
Recently, I have enjoyed terms as our Section’s Field tour stop (near Weyakwin, SK).
What words of advice would you
Treasurer, Chair and now Director, as well as An early memorable experience I had was taking a high school offer a new practitioner entering
representing Saskatchewan on the national student out to experience a typical field day in the career of a the sector?
forester. Twenty years later on a Forestry Teacher’s Tour, I met that
membership committee. As an involved
student again and she’s now a high school science teacher. She told My advice to new forest practitioners is to join the CIF (if you aren’t
member of the Saskatchewan Section, the me she never forgot that day in the woods with me and it influenced already a student member) and get involved in your Section’s council.
CIF has provided me with many opportunities her decision to become a science teacher! Of course, we took a You will learn organizational and planning skills through the CIF that
selfie together.
to meet new people, work on interesting and will help you at all stages of your career. And you will meet the best
people from across Canada who are just as passionate about forestry
important committees, gain new skills and
as you are!
experience and make a difference for our
local forestry community.
2021 Issue 01 cif-ifc.org 18 2021 Issue 01 cif-ifc.org 19Protecting One of Canada’s
Rarest Ecosystems: The Federal Lands Program’s Restoration
Project at CFB Esquimalt’s Rocky Point Property
A Garry oak woodland immediately after removal of a dense growth The same scene after seeding, natural recovery, and prescribed fire.
of young conifers; understorey vegetation is severely suppressed.
oak ecosystems. It is difficult to develop techniques to keep up with “Rocky Point is a very special place,” says Miskelly. “It is not a park or a
the regrowth of invasive species. It is also challenging to handle the protected area but it happens to protect a very large and diverse Garry oak
An open meadow with Garry oak, badly invaded by Scotch Broom. The same scene after removal of Scotch broom, with native understory biomass generated by the removal of shrubs and trees that have no ecosystem landscape. It’s one of the only places in Canada where you can see
flowers blooming. value, without causing disturbance to the environment. However, the interplay between all of the habitat types, like oak woodlands, prairies,
it is extremely important work. “Garry oak ecosystems are almost gone the wetlands and the drylands. It might be the only place in western North
from our area,” explains Miskelly. “They’re down to a few percent of their America where wolves are still hunting in an oak savannah. Rocky Point is a
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt show that fire has been common on the landscape for at least 8000
original cover on the land within a very urbanized environment. There are place highly worthy of care and stewardship.”
comprises 15 properties: the Rocky Point years. In the absence of fire, some oak woodlands around Victoria
very few big pieces of Garry Oak Ecosystem left.”
have progressed to tall thickets of native shrubs, while others have
property, consisting of 1100 ha, is the In the wake of this project, the native spring flora, like great camas,
converted to Douglas-fir forests. Douglas-firs quickly outgrow the
southernmost point on Vancouver Island. original oak woodland, which kills sun-loving native flora. Invasive
The work that the Federal Lands Program does at the Rocky Point foothill sedge and endangered seaside bird’s-foot lotus, has come
Property is also critical to the recovery of the disproportionate back. Suppressed for so long, the Garry oak ecosystem’s characteristic
This land contains Garry oak ecosystems, species also pose a threat to Garry oak ecosystems. When scotch
number of endangered species that live there. If the property were plants struggled under the shade of broom and gorse. Today, they are
which are among the rarest ecosystems in broom and gorse enter a meadow area they convert it into a dense
neglected, these species could not be recovered in Canada. So far, thriving. Species at risk are also responding. Large mammals, like
Canada. Rocky Point is also a hot spot for shrub thicket, simultaneously eliminating the light that used to reach
this restoration project has improved training conditions, enhanced Roosevelt elk and wolves, have increasingly been spotted on site in
the ground level and dropping litter. They change nutrient and fire
wildlife and species at risk, including some dynamics and obliterate the original meadow until there is nothing
habitat for rare species and reduced fire hazard. To maintain this the last five years.
of the most obscure threatened and progress, the site will require stewardship indefinitely.
alive under them.
endangered species.
To restore the oak woodlands, the Federal Lands Program removes
Natural Resources Canada’s Federal Lands Program assists CFB scotch broom, gorse and young conifers to aid the natural ecosystem.
Esquimalt in managing their lands and protecting natural resources Young conifers are killed by girdling when they can’t be safely
as well as species at risk. James Miskelly, a Forestry Officer with the felled. Prescribed fire, another method of restoring the ecosystems,
Federal Lands Program, explains: “We consult with the Department was reintroduced in 2017 and will be an important method of
of National Defense on their projects and determine what their priorities maintenance for these ecosystems. After the removal of the invasive
are. We support them to figure out whether their footprint has a potential species, the Federal Lands Program adds plugs or seeds of the
impact on species at risk.” For more than twenty years, the Federal original meadow flora to areas left bare after treatment to recompose
Lands Program has been helping to steward the Rocky Point the ecosystem. This also stops the ecosystems from becoming
property. For the last ten years, this has been part of a more intensive repopulated by opportunistic vegetation.
restoration project. This project seeks to restore the natural structure
of degraded meadows and oak woodlands through the removal of Though Garry oak ecosystems occupy less than 1% of Canada’s land
young conifers and non-native shrubs and has been supported by mass, roughly 20% of the plants that have been listed under Canada’s
funding from the Department of National Defence and Environment Species at Risk Act (SARA) occur in these ecosystems. The Rocky Point
and Climate Change Canada. property specifically supports the largest Canadian population of 6
different endangered plant species.
Southeastern Vancouver Island ecosystems evolved with frequent,
low-intensity fire. Most of these fires were set by Indigenous peoples The Rocky Point project has its challenges. Conifer-in-filling because
to maintain important food plants, like great camas. Charcoal records of disruptive fire regimes and invasive species are common to Garry
2021 Issue 01 cif-ifc.org 20 2021 Issue 01 cif-ifc.org 21Gender Equity in Canada’s
Forest Sector P R O J E C T U P D A T E For each pillar of action, three sub-committees that
include members of the National Steering Committee
and other stakeholders of the forest sector met
regularly to develop strategic implementation plans
specific to their respective pillar.
In 2018, the Canadian Institute of Forestry Guided by a shared vision that “Canada has a diverse and inclusive
(CIF-IFC) and the Centre for Social Intelligence workforce that provides the foundation for a thriving forest sector and
healthy communities”, the National Steering Committee, comprised of
(CSI), launched the Gender Equity in Canada’s
16 leaders from government, industry, academia, Indigenous, and LGBTQ2S+, and people living with disabilities are all under-
Forest Sector National Action Plan initiative, non-profit organizations, have provided strategic guidance on the represented in Canada’s forest sector, from technical to executive-
the first public-private sector partnership National Action Plan and framework for action. level positions.
in Canada’s forest sector focused on
gender equality. The initiative’s mission to lead transformational change on gender “It is incredible to see all that has been achieved over the past three years,
equality in the forest sector, working collaboratively to engage, over and above our initial expectations. Especially since we had to pivot to
Now, three years later, all of the deliverables set out in the initiative attract, retain and advance women has expanded over the 3 years to online meetings during a time of great uncertainty as a result of COVID-19,”
and more have been achieved, and stakeholders across the forest encompass diversity and inclusion as a whole. Current data shows explains Luc M. Rainville, CIF-IFC Past President.
sector have taken action in their spheres of influence to make it more that women, Indigenous peoples, new Canadians, visible minorities,
welcoming to everyone. Working collaboratively with the National Steering Committee, a
framework for action within three pillars of activity were outlined.
“These 3 years have been action-packed! In addition to what has been
PILLARS OF ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS accomplished through the initiative, our partners have implemented actions
1. Building the a. “Evidence on Diversity in Canada’s Forest Sector” in their own spheres of influence as well, from new workplace initiatives
Evidence Base Examines data related to women and underrepresented groups in Canada in order to show past progress to representation on Boards and much more. These actions show the
Establish a baseline through data and better understand the current situation and challenges. wide-ranging impacts of our efforts,” mentions Kelly Cooper, CEO and
collection and analysis on gender b. “Indigenous Women’s Leadership in the Forest Sector” Founder, CSI.
representation and equality in the Profiles the accomplishments of Indigenous women in the forest sector, through interviews, aiming to shed a
The Free to Grow in Forestry
forest sector regarding women and different light and appreciation for their contributions. Moving forward, the next phase of this initiative will focus on a
underrepresented groups, as well c. “Qualitative Interviews with Women in the Forest Sector” regional context by engaging forest sector organizations along the
as identify gaps in future research
to pursue.
Highlights women from various positions, their experiences and reasons on what drew them to the sector. supply chain, through diversity and inclusion training. These efforts podcast is now live!
d. 10 Principles for Gender Equity will lead to greater impacts on the ground. Additional research will
Guiding principles organizations can follow. also be conducted to fill data gaps identified in the first phase. Listen anywhere, anytime—find us on your favourite
podcast platforms or tune in on the Free to Grow website.
“We believe these actions will create a sector where everyone feels they
2. Fostering an a. “A Plan to Eliminate Resistance to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace” belong. A more diverse and inclusive workforce has the potential to freetogrowinforestry.ca/podcast
Inclusive Culture Designed for organization leaders/change agents seeking to advance gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace. strengthen the sector making it more resilient, profitable and productive,”
Develop tools and resources to b. “Inclusive Leadership – Creating a Culture of Empowerment, Accountability and Belonging” says Cooper.
support the sector in developing Highlights best practices from leading companies certified in gender equality.
a more welcoming workplace
c. “Getting into Team – Leveraging Power and Privilege” Research shows there is a strong business advantage for supporting
culture.
Outlines how to become an ally, including leveraging and sharing power and privilege for good. gender equality in the workplace, including better financial
performance, employee recruitment and business outcomes.
3. Repositioning the Sector a. Branded the initiative as “Free to Grow in Forestry” and launched a microsite (www.freetogrowinforestry.ca) “The CIF-IFC is proud of everything that has been accomplished in the first
that is a one-stop-shop to learn more about the initiative, the partners involved, and resources to take action.
Stay connected by following Free to Grow in Forestry
Develop branding and targeted phase of this project and we are eager to continue this important and timely
All the resources and reports listed above can be found on the website, with additional ones being added over on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube
communications that attract and
the next few months. work to move the forest sector forward,” concludes Rainville. or subscribing to the email list. Help spread the word by
retain underrepresented groups;
promote the benefits of diversity b. Implemented a targeted communications plan through the initiative’s social media channels and beyond with using the hashtag #ForestryForward.
and inclusion; measure and track the development of a new “Free to Grow in Forestry” podcast series. The first episode aired in May 2021 and Stay tuned for the next project update!
future episodes will be posted monthly. The podcast will feature guests from all groups in the forest sector,
performance.
experts and organizations sharing their stories on inclusion and diversity.
c. Developed a results framework to report and monitor progress.
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