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A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and BeyondAbout the CIF/IFCThe Canadian Institute of Forestry/l’Institut forestier du Canada (CIF/IFC) is the nationalvoice of forest practitioners. Founded 1908, the Institute represents foresters, foresttechnologists and technicians, ecologists, biologists, geographers, educators, scientists andmany others with a professional interest in forestry. The Institute’s mission is to providenational leadership in forestry, promote competence among forestry professionals, andfoster public awareness of Canadian and international forestry issues.Throughout its 102-year history, the CIF/IFC has worked with governments to develop,change, and improve polices related to forests, helped to disseminate new knowledge, andhelped to create a deeper understanding about forest ecosystems, ultimately helpingindividuals and communities to find solutions to their challenges. The Institute’s activitiesare driven by its passion for forests and its desire to help people in a constructive andpositive manner. The Institute is the only fully national organization of forest professionalsand practitioners, and as a result of this diversity of membership, geography, education andwork experience, it is able to provide a uniquely informed commentary on forestmanagement issues regionally, nationally and internationally. The CIF/IFC is organized into18 Sections, with about 2500 members from coast to coast to coast.The CIF/IFC offers many different formats for exchange of ideas and information in a safeand respectful environment. Local and national meetings (Appendix E, F) offeropportunities for grass-roots development of ideas and partnerships (Appendix K) as well asdissemination of information. These meetings provide an environment for discussion amongpublic and private sector executives, policy and technical specialists where free and frankexchange can lead to initiation of creative public policies. The CIF/IFC’s 18 Sectionscollectively average over 80 workshops, seminars, field tours, socials and public outreachevents annually.- 2 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and BeyondThe CIF/IFC has published The Forestry Chronicle, a professional and scientific forestryjournal, since 1925 (Appendix B). The Chronicle is published bi-monthly in print and online(since 2002) for members of the Institute and subscribers throughout the world; subscribingorganizations currently number 270. In 2007, the Institute partnered in a special project withthe National Research Council to digitize and make available on-line all issues of The ForestryChronicle from 1925 to 2001. This initiative produced, and now represents, a wealth of forestscience and historic information that is readily available to forest professionals andpractitioners in Canada and around the world.The CIF/IFC has maintained its longstanding tradition of presenting Silver Rings and GoldMedals to students from Institute-recognized Canadian forestry programs in universities(since 1967) and technical colleges (since 2001) across Canada (Appendix M). The SilverRing serves to recognize and welcome new graduates to the forestry profession, on behalf ofall CIF/IFC members. The Institute also recognizes excellence in forestry professionalismand practice through its national awards program. The awards offered include forest science,forest management, international forestry and forestry group achievement (Appendix N).The National Electronic Lecture Series – The Forest on your Desktop – is in its third year andhas been a tremendous success for the Institute and a variety of partners who haveparticipated in bringing up-to- date and relevant forest science, research and technologydirectly to forest professionals and practitioners across Canada (Appendix C). The e-lectureseries use robust and user-friendly communications media that allow individuals and groupsto participate and interactively discuss forest sector issues, challenges and opportunitiesdirectly with the presenters. To date, there have been some 16 thematic series and over 85individual e-lectures delivered. In addition, the digital sound and presentations files arearchived on the CIF/IFC Web site, allowing download and convenient reference for thoseunable to attend the live lecture. All lectures are now provided free to provincial professionalforesters and forest technician/technologist associations, and are evaluated for and assignedcontinuing education and professional development credits.- 3 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and BeyondForests without Borders (FwB) grew out of a desire by Institute members to use their skillsand knowledge to help people reduce poverty, restore ecosystems or increase understandingof sustainable development of forest resources (Appendix H). FwB will work with existingnon-government organizations to deliver the skills, knowledge and tools that enable povertystrickencommunities around the world to effectively meet their challenges related torestoring their forests and the many benefits obtained from their forests. The scarcity ofresources such as fuel (wood) and water results in a cascade of problems that undermineshuman security and health. Several CIF/IFC members—of their own volition—haveestablished altruistic forestry-related programs in different parts of the world for a numberof decades. These members have been approached and have agreed to bring their projectsunder the auspices of FwB. An initial mission statement, as well as goals and objectives forthe program, have been developed in consultation with a number of interested members inseveral Sections. FwB works on the premise that CIF/IFC members possess knowledge inforest ecosystems, facilitation and consensus-building and managing small businesses,allowing Forests without Borders to enable Institute members to help communities to reducepoverty, restore ecosystems and increase their understanding of the sustainable use of forestsand water.E-newsletters to CIF/IFC members (Appendix G) have been popular since 2005. Buildingon their success, the institute implemented Lateral Routes (Appendix J), a social networkingweb portal for forest practitioners and professionals who have embraced the digital age. Likethe roots of a tree, social networking sites (for example, Face Book, YouTube and Twitter)can help keep members anchored and engaged in CIF/IFC activities, programs and specialprojects, facilitating personal growth and development. To date the CIF/IFC Facebookgroup site is approaching 200 members and growing rapidly. The group site seesconsiderable postings and is showing potential to catalyze and facilitate discussion anddebate across Canada.The Institute was invited in April 2009 to testify before the Standing Senate Committee onAgriculture and Forestry on Parliament Hill. The National Executive prepared an opening- 4 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyondstatement to be read to the Committee. The current CIF/IFC Executive Director appearedon behalf of the Institute, read the statement and was questioned during the two-hourtestimony. Additional materials explaining silvicultural systems (from theSeptember/October 2008 issue of The Forestry Chronicle) were provided as requestedfollowing the testimony. The complete video of the testimony was broadcast several timeson the Parliamentary television station. In addition, a low-resolution streaming version of thetestimony was posted to the Institute Web site.The Institute was presented with a special award by the Canadian Council of ForestMinisters (CCFM) in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Institute’s founding in1908. The award was presented by New Brunswick Minister of Natural Resources DonaldArseneault during a banquet in New Brunswick’s capital city on September 10th, 2008. Bothorganizations were holding a series of concurrent meetings as well as the CIF/IFC annualnational conference during the week. The National Executive of the CIF/IFC was invited tomeet with the Sustainable Forest Management Secretariat of the CCFM during theseconcurrent meetings, and used the opportunity to table a constructive and forward-lookingreport relating to the future of forestry in Canada (Appendix L).About the CCFM VisionFederal, provincial, and territorial governments believe that through harnessing the talents oftheir citizens over the next ten years, the sector will deliver the new approaches necessary tobe the best in the world in sustainable forest management and a global leader in forest sectorinnovation. A Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyond reaffirms the country’s continuingcommitment to sustainable forest management. It is intentionally non-prescriptive and aimsto increase awareness of forest issues. It also promotes engagement and inspires creativeefforts from partners.- 5 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and BeyondThe Vision highlights two current priorities of national importance, both of which requireinnovative policies and actions: forest sector transformation and climate change. Forestsector transformation is needed to maintain a prosperous and sustainable future for Canada’sentire forest sector. Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies will reduce theeffects of climate change on forests and communities. Goals have been articulated for eachof these priorities that identify the outcomes that the forest sector needs to work towardover the next few years.This Vision recognizes that implementation depends on the collective, voluntary, andsynergistic actions of many organizations, individuals, and governments. To realize theVision, extensive support from and cooperation within the forest sector is needed. Theforest sector of the future is defined inclusively to encompass governments, conservationand environmental groups, woodlot owners, Aboriginals, urban forestry interests, lumberand pulp and paper producers and value-added industries, forest-reliant communities, therecreation and tourism industries, and other sectors of the economy (including the energy,chemical, and pharmaceutical industries) that derive wealth and well-being from Canada’sforest resources.The goals of the CCFM Vision are clearly articulated:1. Ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for Canada’s entire forest sector;2. Become a world leader in innovative policies and actions to mitigate and adapt to theeffects of climate change on our forests and forest communities.For specific desired outcomes in the CCFM Vision relating to forest sector transformationand climate change, see Appendix A.- 6 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and BeyondAbout this ReportThe Sustainable Forest Management Group Secretariat of the CCFM asked the CIF/IFC toproduce a comprehensive report that compiles the Institute’s unique membership andpartnership-related perspective on efforts and opportunities that align with A Vision forCanada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyond; particularly with respect to forest sector transformation andclimate change priorities. The objectives of the report are: to raise understanding of keyforest sector players, their networks and interests; facilitate collaboration and informationexchange amongst these key players; as well as inventory and profile forest sectortransformation and climate change initiatives. The CCFM may potentially use thisinformation to help communicate how the forest sector is advancing its Vision andsustainable forest management, domestically and internationally.In order to garner input to this report, the Institute conducted mini-workshops/seminars in12 of its Sections across Canada, with representatives of provincial professional forestersassociations invited to participate. Additionally, key members of the Institute were asked toprovide input and commentary. This select group included Past Presidents, Board members,and individual members who are recognized for their forestry-related experience, knowledgeand insight.The Institute was asked that the report include the following:1. A description of how the Institute, through its Sections and partners, is advancing forestsector transformation and climate change priorities (i.e., examples of major accomplishmentsand ongoing activities), specifically in relation to the 14 desired outcomes identified in AVision for Canada’s Forests and particularly those that involve collaboration (e.g., among forestpractitioners, academia and industry). Appendix A lists the 14 desired outcomes from theCCFM Vision. .- 7 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyond2. Identification of new ideas, concepts and work directions being pursued by the Institute’smembers and partners, as well as opportunities for other key players to work collaborativelyto further complement and strengthen the various forest sector transformation and climatechange initiatives. .3. A summary of the Institute’s perspective on how forest sector transformation and climatechange are impacting sustainable forest management in Canada and abroad.Current Institute Products and ActivitiesFOREST SECTOR TRANSFORMATIONCanada is promoting the use of wood products and strengthening its competitivenessthrough research and innovation to expand the vast array of forest products. The Visionrecognizes that while forest commodity producers will continue to significantly contribute tothe country’s economic well-being, other forest sector members will use forest resources todifferent ends. For example, forests are a source of many current and potential non-timberforest products and services, such as resins, oils, mushrooms, berries, fish and game,tourism, and recreational pursuits, and bioproducts, such as antibiotics, bioplastics,adhesives, biopesticides, plant-derived pharmaceuticals, biochemicals, and industrialenzymes. The development of a renewable bioeconomy, including bioplastics andbiochemicals, presents interesting opportunities and benefits in terms of sectortransformation. Creative changes in public policies and the institutions that manage resourceallocation, including access to timber resources and other forest resources, need to beconsidered. New markets can be developed to capture the value of environmental goods andservices like wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and air and water quality. The forest sector needsto explore these opportunities to ensure that the full range of goods and services of theforest are considered. Another important component of a successful transition will be- 8 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyondimproving access to education and technical training, including for Aboriginals, to helpensure adequate recruitment and retention of forest sector workers with appropriate skills.The Institute disseminates ideas and information to its members and non-members alikethrough The Forestry Chronicle (Appendix B), the National Electronic Lecture Series(Appendix C), and Section and national meetings and conferences (Appendix E). This isoften accomplished through cooperation and partnerships with various organizations. Forexample, the May/June 2009 issue of the Chronicle featured articles that stemmed from anational workshop organized jointly by the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre of the CanadianForest Service, FPInnovations, and the British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range, incollaboration with the BC Forum on Forest Economics and Policy under the theme―Enhancing the Economic Value of Canada’s Forest Fibre‖.Earlier in 2009, the March/April issue of the Chronicle featured articles that were developedfrom a workshop on forest birds and forest management hosted by the Canadian ForestService, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Forest Ecosystem Science Co-operative Inc.,and the Sustainable Forest Management Network. An April 2009 news release, ―ForestOperations Apply Science to Protect Forest Birds‖, (Appendix D) was designed to reach awider audience and resulted in an interview with the current CIF/IFC Executive Director onCBC Morning North Radio, reaching a large public audience.The Institute recognized the inherent Aboriginal interest in Canada’s forests through thepublication of a special collection of articles in the May/June 1998 issue of The ForestryChronicle. Over the years since then, the Institute’s national annual conferences (Appendix E)have featured presentations by Aboriginal leaders and discussions of Aboriginal forestryissues. The Institute recently recognized the largely Aboriginal natural resources program atthe University College of the North in The Pas, Manitoba as eligible to receive its muchcovetedsilver ring. The Institute’s 2009 Canadian Forestry Achievement Award wasenthusiastically presented to Mr. Gordon Prest, an accomplished Aboriginal leader fromMerritt, British Columbia. Mr. Prest started the office of the ―First Nations Forestry- 9 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and BeyondInitiatives‖ in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia. Perhaps mostnotable has been his contribution to the development of outstanding Aboriginal leaders inthe fields of forestry, conservation and environmental management.The National Electronic Lecture Series is presented in partnership with various governmentand non-government organizations and has covered a diversity of topics ranging fromwildlife and forest management to ―Green Building‖ and bioenergy. Provincial forestryprofessional and technical organizations have evaluated the lecture series for their continuingeducation programs. Highly successful series have focused on value chain optimization, theforest industrial revolution, climate change impact on forests and forestry, and forest carbonsequestration. Typically, e-lectures now garner over 100 participant sites across Canada, withstatistical analysis showing an average of between four and five individuals per site.Audiences typically include government, industry, academia, ENGOs, and interested localcitizens and citizen committees.Recent low enrolments in post-secondary forestry programs and the aging demographic ofmany working in the forest sector have created a high demand for both technical andprofessional graduates in forestry. The CIF/IFC works with the National Forest ProgramRecruitment Committee (NFPRC) to tackle this problem by promoting forestry as aninteresting, diverse, green and thoroughly modern and high-tech career path. The Institute’sThink Forests! national recruitment program (Appendix I) has been recognized by postsecondaryinstitutions and forestry professional associations as a helpful and effectivecommunications package that promotes forestry-related careers and informs students,teachers, and parents. Members are often called upon to speak to schools and youth groupsabout careers in forestry, and are successfully using the Think Forests! products.In many ways, the strength of the CIF/IFC lies in its Sections. Local events and activitiesoften reach out to communities outside the traditional forest sector. For example, the annualChristmas Forestry Seminar co-hosted by the Ottawa Valley Section and the EasternOntario Model Forest attracts speakers and participants from a wide variety of backgrounds- 10 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyondto discuss topics that address many aspects of community and forest sector sustainability andtransformation, including climate change adaptation and mitigation. Technical sessions inRocky Mountain Section have focused on an array topics including climate changeadaptation, biodiversity and wildlife management, and regional land use. The Vancouver andVancouver Island Sections in British Columbia host regular dinner meetings withpresentations about diverse forest sector challenges and opportunities. Newfoundland–Labrador Section co-hosts regular workshops and public outreach events with the Province’sprofessional foresters association that raise awareness amongst professionals andpractitioners, students and the general public.Table 1 lists specific CIF/IFC products and activities that relate directly to the CCFMVision’s desired outcomes for forest sector transformation.CLIMATE CHANGEThe Vision notes that forest resources assist Canada in mitigating a changing climate and arealso on the frontlines of climate change adaptation. Forests capture and remove carbon fromthe atmosphere, trapping it in their wood, bark, leaves, and soil. In addition, wood can beused to generate energy, replacing fossil fuels and hence reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Sustainable forest management strategies that maintain or increase carbon stocks whileproviding society with a sustainable supply of timber, fibre, and energy hold the largestsustained mitigation potential. Reports from the research community have also clearlydocumented the potential effects of a warming climate on Canada’s forests and forest-reliantcommunities. Many forest-reliant communities, including Aboriginal ones, are seeing theneed to adapt to the effects of climate change, which include pest outbreaks and forest fires.To be successful, scientific information, Aboriginal knowledge, and opportunities to sharebest practices will be critical. Consideration of climate change and future climatic variabilityis needed in all aspects of sustainable forest management.The CIF/IFC has been active over the past decade in alerting the forest sector to variousaspects of climate change. A special collection of articles on climate change and forestry was- 11 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyondpublished in the September/October 2005 issue of The Forestry Chronicle. Since then, about 20articles with ―climate change‖ in the title have appeared in the Chronicle. The second in theseries of electronic lectures focused on climate change and forests. The keynote speaker atthe Institute’s 2009 national conference was renowned Canadian scientist Werner Kurz,speaking on ―Climate change, carbon, bioenergy and forestry‖.In addition, the CIF/IFC issued a press release based on the article, ―Fact and fantasy aboutforest carbon‖, from the March/April 2008 issue of The Forestry Chronicle. This particularrelease received much uptake in the popular press. Its basic premise was that good forestmanagement is conducive to a net positive carbon storage by forest ecosystems, and ispotentially a mitigating factor in climate change. In addition, digital copies of the fullChronicle article were distributed widely and provided free of charge to non CIF/IFCmembers across Canada. The Institute also participates on the bi-national committeedeveloping carbon credit accounting standards in North America, and has assisted withreporting the progress of this initiative.In 2007, the Institute distributed an editorial to the popular media entitled ―A Park or Parkit: are these solutions to climate change?‖ This particular article also received much attentionfrom the public. It questioned the validity of the argument that the cessation of sustainableharvesting in forests is a solution to climate change, instead suggesting that emissionsresulting from the consumption of fossil fuels are more likely the main cause. The Institutewill continue to work to clearly define the difference between deforestation and sustainableforest management that includes harvesting, as they relate to public perceptions aroundclimate change. As well, the CIF/IFC is promoting a better understanding of effectivescience-based silviculture and forest regeneration in Canada, through many of its activitiesand communications products.Section activities across Canada address many forest sector issues and challenges directly. Anumber of Sections have held sessions with woodlot owners to present scientificinformation and explore possibilities for action for adaptation to changing conditions and- 12 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyondmitigation of the effects of climate change. The CIF/IFC Sections also conduct numerousfield visits both exclusively as professional development for members and as outreach eventsfor the general public. These outdoor activities are generally considered a key learningactivity by the majority of Sections. In several Sections, such as Ottawa Valley and SouthernOntario, the importance of urban and peri-urban forestry, including the mitigation of climatechange, have been emphasized as themes in these events. At the national level, the Institutehas an e-lecture series on urban forestry scheduled to begin in April 2010.The Institute has supported and participated in several forest-reliant community conferencesand workshops including two ―Paving the Way‖ public events in the Northern OntarioSection, in partnership with the Lake Abitibi Model Forest. These sessions explored in detailthe many challenges faced by forest-based communities as well as some possible solutions.The CIF/IFC’s new Forests without Borders program has also begun to look at helpingpeople to improve the natural and human conditions in communities internationally and athome. The program will assist impoverished people within depleted ecosystems to regain theability to sustainably manage their natural resources for all types of use. The CIF/IFCreceived a TD Friends of the Environment grant to produce Clean Air Tree Kits (CATKs).The kits consist of completely biodegradable containers with seed, soil plug and instructionsallowing individuals to grow and plant their own tree. Some 70 000 of the CATKs wereproduced in a first run, and are being used by CIF/IFC Sections across the country toheighten awareness with respect to the Forests without Borders program and the individual’srole in mitigating climate change.- 13 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and BeyondTable 1 – Lists specific CIF/IFC products and activities that relate directly to the CCFMVision’s desired outcomes for forest sector transformation.Table 1 – Summary of CIF/IFC Products and ActivitiesRelating to Specific CCFM Vision Desired OutcomesCIF/IFC Products & ActivitiesCIF/IFC ProgramsCCFM VisionDesiredOutcomesRelatedAppendicesAnnual ConferenceE2008 – Canada's Forests: Manage for Change 2, 4, 6, 7 E2009 – Stewardship: Energizing Forestry Through NewStrategies & Partnerships1–14 E2010 - Regional Land Use in a Global Economy 1–14 ESilver Ring Program 5, 6 MGold Medal: The recipient is selected by the head ofthe school in recognition of outstanding scholarship,sportsmanship and citizenship throughout the years ofthe program.6 NNational Awards 5 NCIF/IFC ProjectsThink Forests! 5, 6 IForests without Borders 2, 3, 4 HSpecies at Risk: raising awareness and promotingunderstanding of Ontario's SAR (2009 program)3, 4 KTeachers' Tours 3, 6, 13 KCIF/IFC ProductsElectronic Lecture SeriesA national interactive electronic lecture series on diverse topics (starting in 2008)Special Lecture Series #2: Facts and Fantasy AboutForest CarbonSpecial Lecture Series #3: Efficacy of ForestCertification in CanadaSpecial Lecture Series #4: The Vulnerability of TreeSpecies to Climate Change7, 8, 9, 10 C3, 4, 5, 7, 12 C7, 8, 10, 11, 12 CSeries #1: Herbicide Use and Forest Management 1, 4 CSeries #2: Climate Change and Forests 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 CSeries #3: Woodland Caribou and Canadian ForestManagement3, 4 C- 14 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyond(February 17, 2010) Institute calls for Investment inNew Inventory Technologies1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 11 DSection ActivitiesAlgonquin Section / Nipissing UniversityAn Inconvenient Truth - Climate ChangeCariboo Section / Willow Woods DemonstrationForest - Walk in the Woods Educational EventCentral Ontario Section / Society of AmericanForesters - Today's Forests - Tomorrow's MarketsKlondike Section – e-lecture series coordination andparticipationLake of the Woods Section - Commercial ThinningTourManitoba Section - University College of the NorthSilver Ring recognition and ceremonyMaritime Section - University of New Brunswick -Student Job FairNewfoundland and Labrador Section - Bio EnergyMini ForumNorthern Ontario Section / Lake Abitibi Model Forest- Paving the Way Community Forest ConferenceNorthwestern Ontario Section / Lakehead University -Forest Inventory WorkshopNova Scotia Section / Nova Forest Alliance -Teachers' Tour8-14 F6, 7 F1-7 F6, 7 F2, 7 F5, 6 F6, 7 F8-14 F7, 11, 13 F1–14 F2, 4, 6, 13 FOrléans Section / Laval Université - Salon de la forêt 1–14 FOttawa Valley Section / Eastern Ontario Model ForestAnnual Christmas Forestry Seminar1–14 FRocky Mountain Section - Grizzly Bear Workshop 4, 7 FSaskatchewan Section / Saskatchewan Forestry Centre- Career Fair6 FSouthern Ontario Section - Norfolk County Field Tour 3, 4, 6 FVancouver Island Section - 2009 CIF/IFC AGM andconference: Stewardship: Energizing Forestry throughnew strategies and partnershipsVancouver Section - Climate Change – Dr. RichardHebda1–14 F8–14 FFuture Institute Products and ActivitiesThe exercise to produce this report created a unique and unexpected opportunity for theInstitute to undertake simultaneous strategic planning for future products and activities,including those that could potentially positively address and complement the CCFM Vision- 16 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyonddesired outcomes when implemented. Specifically, the idea to develop and put intooperation a comprehensive and effective mentorship program for young forest professionalsand practitioners, using the experience and knowledge of senior members, will be seriouslyexamined.In addition, the suggestion to develop a strong partnership with the National AboriginalForestry Association (NAFA) will also be investigated, with the Institute looking to offer itscontinuing education and professional development value and networking capabilities to allexisting and new Aboriginal forest professionals and practitioners.The development and marketing of forest management simulation software, similar to thepopular ―Farmville‖, where users would engage in forestry-related activities in a learningcontext was also discussed in depth, and considered to be a potentially powerful way to raiseinterest and understanding of the complex interdisciplinary nature of forestry and forestscience within the general population, especially youth. The Institute will explore thisopportunity.The Institute will also look to hosting a national workshop and/or electronic lecture seriesfocusing on forest certification, building on the workshop held by the Foothills ResearchInstitute (formerly the Foothills Model Forest) in Rocky Mountain Section. Consensusindicated that this is a much-needed knowledge exchange and extension activity that theInstitute should lead.Various theme issues of The Forestry Chronicle, with associated CIF/IFC position statementsand media releases were also discussed. Theme issues that will be considered as prioritiesinclude: Harnessing Biomass, Vegetation Management Options and Alternatives, EnhancedForest Inventory, Multi-cohort Forest Management, Forests and Carbon, and PublicParticipation in Forest Management Planning.- 17 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and BeyondConclusionThe Institute’s members, individually and collectively, gave much consideration to howforest sector transformation and climate change are impacting sustainable forestmanagement in Canada and abroad. The general consensus was that although we are onlybeginning to better understand and accurately describe the ultimate outcomes of theenormous changes taking place, there is definitely an opportunity to be proactive in terms ofadjusting planning, operations and silviculture; certain companies and government agenciesare actually already doing some of this, with Institute members embedded in theseorganizations and in the vanguard of meeting these challenges. There is also a commonrealization that improvements to sustainable forest management practices should be able topositively address the transformations that are occurring, and help us to adapt to or evenpartially mitigate climate change. The Institute is committed to assisting all forestprofessionals and practitioners stay completely aware and up to date as new information andbetter understanding around these complex challenges become available, playing a key rolein science dissemination, knowledge exchange, extension and technology transfer.The CIF/IFC and its members are engaged in a multitude of activities and offer numerousproducts at both the national and Section levels that address and complement the desiredoutcomes presented in the CCFM’s A Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyond. The 14specific items presented by the CCFM focusing on forest sector transformation and climatechange are being advanced through these products and activities. The Institute looksforward to continued collaboration with the CCFM, not only in the realization of its Vision,but in future input to iterations of the Vision occurring every three years to 2018, as well ascontinued open discussion and dialogue on general forest sector issues, challenges andopportunities. The management of Canada’s natural resources is complex and demanding.The Institute wishes to provide constructive commentary and input that bring about the best- 18 -

A Unique Perspective onA Vision for Canada’s Forests: 2008 and Beyondpossible sustainable forest management practices and forest stewardship, all based on soundscience and research.Quoting directly from the CCFM Vision:“... implementation depends on the collective, voluntary, and synergistic actions of many organizations,individuals, and governments. To realize the Vision, extensive support from and cooperation within the forestsector is needed. The forest sector of the future is defined inclusively to encompass governments, conservationand environmental groups, woodlot owners, Aboriginals, urban forestry interests, lumber and pulp and paperproducers and value-added industries, forest-reliant communities, the recreation and tourism industries, andother sectors of the economy (including the energy, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries) that derive wealthand wellbeing from Canada’s forest resources.”The CIF/IFC through its membership is in essence a collection of the individuals andorganizations described. As a national association, the Institute has established and cultivatedhighly successful partnerships with these organizations and groups. The Institute remainsopen to all opportunities that may arise now and in the future to partner and grow its reachand effectiveness, and to assist the CCFM with its mandate and its specific tasks acrossCanada.- 19 -

Appendix ACCFM Vision – 14 Desired Outcomes- 20 -

Appendix AWithin the context of sustainable forest management, there is an emerging consensus thattwo issues require immediate attention. The forest sector needs to further transform, and theimpacts of a changing climate have to be considered in every aspect of managing Canada’sforests. Below are the 14 Key Desired Outcomes highlighted within the CCFM’s Visiondocument entitled, “A Visions for Canada’s Forest – 2008 and Beyond”.FOREST SECTOR TRANSFORMATION1234567New ideas, technologies, processes, and markets are developed through the systematicengagement of science and technology organizations in collaborative researchEconomic value from forest resources is maximized including through the diversificationof uses;Products from Canada’s forests are recognized as an environmentally and sociallyresponsible choice for consumers around the world;The provision of environmental goods and services is taken into account in thesustainable management of Canada’s forest resources, including through thedevelopment of new markets;Aboriginals participate meaningfully in an innovative forest sector, including use of theirinsights and expertise;Highly skilled workers contribute to the expansion of knowledge-based forest industriesthrough education and training;Creative public policies are in place that facilitatesforest sector transformation.CLIMATE CHANGEClimate change considerations are included in all aspects of the sustainable management8of Canada’s forests;The economic value of carbon in trees, forests, and wood products is recognized,9harnessed, and managed;Knowledge gaps in the impacts of climate change on forests, industries, and communities10are identified and addressed;Policies and institutions provide means for forests, industries, rural and urban11 communities, and private woodlot owners to adapt to changing conditions and mitigatethe effects of climate change;Innovative adaptation and mitigation practices, including those that integrate Aboriginal12knowledge, are developed, shared, and implemented;Many forest-reliant communities, including Aboriginal ones, are involved in the13 development, sharing, and implementation of forest mitigation and adaptation strategies,including those that integrate Aboriginal knowledge;Institutions and creative policies enable innovators and entrepreneurs to take advantage14 of transformative and sustainable bioenergy opportunities that contribute to broadclimate change objectives.- 21 -

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Appendix BTable of Forestry Chronicle Articles/PapersOrganized thematically according to the 14 Desired Outcomes listed in the CCFM’s Vision Document fromthe past three years (since CCFM Vision publication – 2008)FOREST SECTOR TRANSFORMATIONNew ideas, technologies, processes, and markets are developed through the systematic1engagement of science and technology organizations in collaborative researchV # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 026-026 Genetic Techniques to Speed Tree Improvement84 1 2008 027-027 African Farmers Could Earn "Green" Money84 1 2008 015-0177th Annual CWC Technology and InnovationAwards84 3 2008 287-287 New Web site on Invasive Species84 3 2008 301-306Embedding science and innovation in forestVan Damme, Laird; Duinker, Peter N.;management: Recent experiences at MillarQuintilio, DennisWestern in west-central Alberta84 4 2008 523-526Leblon, Brigitte;, LaRocque Armand; New ways of teaching geomatics courses inJordan, Glen A.; Gil, Maria Luzforestry: Online delivery84 5 2008 645-645 New Web site for CLSAB84 6 2008 791-794 Hall, R.J. LiDAR Use in Natural Resource Management84 6 2008 805-805 Company Creates "Tree Free" Paper84 6 2008 806-806 Satellite to Monitor Deforestation in the Congo84 6 2008 807-826Wulder, Michael A.; Bater, Christopher W.;The role of LiDAR in sustainable forestCoops, Nicholas C.; Hilker, Thomas,managementWhite, Joanne C.Predicting forest stand variables from LiDAR84 6 2008 827-839 Woods, M.; Lim, K.; Treitz, P. data in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence forest ofOntario84 6 2008 840-849 Hogg, A.R.; Holland J.An evaluation of DEMs derived from LiDAR andphotogrammetry for wetland mapping84 6 2008 866-876Thomas, V.; Oliver, R.D.; Lim K.; Woods, LiDAR and Weibull modeling of diameter andM.basal area85 1 2009 003-005 Lim, JamieOntario's Forest Sector - A Critical Pillar inOntario's New Green Economy85 3 2009 490-491Association of BC Forest Professionals - Mineralsand Forestry: Natural Partners85 4 2009 510-510 "Green Charcoal" May Save Trees85 4 2009 571-582Benefits of using genetically improved whitePetrinovic, Juan Fernando; Gelinas, Nancy;spruce in Quebec: The forest landowner'sBeaulieu, Jeanviewpoint85 5 2009 671-672 Ayling, Ron Let's Hear It for Canadian University Research85 6 2009 823-826 Baker, Ken Using Wood to Green the 2010 Winter OlympicsEconomic value from forest resources is maximized including through the diversification2of uses;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 003-004Boating, Jacob; Irvine, Michael; Lanteigne,Len; Mihajlovich, Milo; Thiffault, NelsonToday's Silviculture: Tomorrow's Forest84 1 2008 020-020 Bruemmer, GeorgeCanadian Wood Fibre Centre - Rising to theCompetitiveness Challenge84 3 2008 294-294Pioneering Investment Prices "Utility Value" ofRainforest84 3 2008 280-281 Lazar, Avrim The State of Canada's Forest Industry84 4 2008 511-514 Lantz, V.A. Valuing Multiple forest outputs84 5 2008 645-645 New Tool for Wood Chip Production- 23 -

84 5 2008 648-652 Bruemmer, George84 5 2008 653-66584 5 2008 666-67784 5 2008 678-693McPherson, Scott; Bell, F. Wayne; Leach,Jeff; Street, Peter; Stinson, AlBell, F. Wayne; Baker, James A.;Bruemmer, George; Pineau, John; Stinson,AlBell, F. Wayne; Parton, John; Stocker, Neil;Joyce, Dennis; Reid, Doug; Wester,Monique; Stinson, Al; Kayahara, Gordon;Towill, BillSharma, Mahadev; Parton, John; Woods,Murray; Newton, Peter; Penner, Margaret;Wang, Jian; Stinson, Al; Bell, F. WaynePenner, Margaret; Woods, Murray; Parton,John; Stinson, AlThe Forestry Research Partnership: Developingthe partnershipApplying research for enhanced productivity onthe Canadian Ecology Centre - Forestry ResearchPartnership forestsThe Canadian Ecology Centre - ForestryResearch Partnership: Implementing a researchstrategy based on an active adaptive managementapproachDeveloping a silvicultural framework anddefinitions for use in forest management planningand practiceOntario's forest growth and yield modelling84 5 2008 694-703program: Advances resulting from the ForestryResearch Partnership84 5 2008 704-717Validation of empirical yield curves for naturaloriginstands on boreal OntarioPatching together the future of forest modelling:84 5 2008 718-730 Rouillard, Dan, Moore, Tom Implementing a spatial model in the 2009 RomeoMalette Forest Management Plan85 1 2009 057-064A simple growth and yield model for a sessionUng, C.-H, Bernier, P.Y., Guo, X.J. andchanges in standing volume across Canada'sLambert M.-Cforests85 3 2009 492-492America's Forested Wetlands - from Wasteland toVital Resource85 3 2009 335-337 Wang, SenEnhancing the Economic Value of Canada'sForest Fibre85 3 2009 353-354 MacKenzie, Julia; Bruemmer, George Enhancing Canada's forest fibre85 3 2009 355-360 Stone, Michael The importance of differentiated timber85 3 2009 361-371Are forest sector firms maximizing the economicNelson, Harry; Cohen, David; Nikolakis,returns from their timber? Evidence from BritishWilliamColumbia85 3 2009 377-381 Li, ChaoToward full, multiple, and optimal wood fibreutilization: A modeling perspective85 3 2009 387-391 Pavel, Mihai; Andersson, Bjorn O.A model for predicting the value of forest standsin various market conditions in British Columbia85 3 2009 401-408 Watson, Paul; Bradley, MichaelCanadian pulp fibre morphology: Superiority andconsiderations for end use potential85 3 2009 427-439Bianco, Juan A.; Welham, Clive; Kimmins, Guidelines for modeling natural regeneration inJ.P. (Hamish); Seely, Brad; Mailly, Danielboreal forests85 3 2009 440-44585 4 2009 508-508Klenk, Nicole L.; Bull, Gary Q.;MacLellan, James I.The "emulation of natural disturbance" (END)management approach in Canadian forestry: Acritical evaluationCWFC Hosts Forest Inventory ResearchWorkshop85 4 2009 509-509 Rebooting the Economy has a Natural Solution85 5 2009 702-705Larocque, Guy R.; Mailly, Daniel; Forest modelling in Quebec: Context, challengesGaudreault, Melanieand perspectives85 5 2009 706-709Larocque, Guy R.; Mailly, Daniel; La modélisation forestière au Québec: context,Gaudreault, Melaniedéfis et perspectives185 5 2009 756-761Ratio estimation to improve estimates of topMailly, Daniel; Gaudreault, Melanie; Blais,height from suboptimal samples in forestLouisinventory plots in Quebec85 6 2009 841-848 Kant, ShashiSale of Canada's public forests: Economicallynon-viable option85 632009 859-869 Pitt, Doug; Pineau, JohnForest inventory research at the Canadian WoodFibre Centre: Notes from a research coordinationworkshop, June 3-4, 2009, Pointe Claire, QCProducts from Canada’s forests are recognized as an environmentally and sociallyresponsible choice for consumers around the world;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 023-023 New CFA Publication Commonwealth Forests84 2 2008 160-160 SFI Program Marks Record Growth84 2 2008 153-156Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board - AnnualReport 200784 2 2008 146-147 Hancock, Julia Perspective on FSC-Certified Lumber- 24 -

84 3 2008 292-293Better Forest Protection and Fewer Wildfires inFSC-Certified Areas84 3 2008 295-295 Timber Certification Body Under Attack84 3 2008 284-284SFI ( R ) Conservation Research Award for BirdStudy84 5 2008 639-639Bi-National Effort to Establish AccreditedStandards for North American Forest CarbonAccounting84 5 2008 635-636Forest Certification in Canada and Around theWorld84 6 2008 800-800Forest Certification in Canada and Around theWorld85 1 2009 009-010PFInnovations and the DWFC - Connecting theLinks in the Value Chain85 2 2009 177-180 Riley, Lorne F.Canadian Forestry Accreditation Board - AnnualReport 200885 2 2009 169-170 Setting EcoLogo Standards85 242009 277-284 Luckert, J.K. (Marty); Boxall, Peter C.Institutional vacuums in Canadian forest policy;Can criteria and indicators and certification ofsustainable forest management fill the void?The provision of environmental goods and services is taken into account in thesustainable management of Canada’s forest resources, including through thedevelopment of new markets;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 028-028 Wildlife Refuges Provide Economic Boost84 1 2008 018-018 Conserving Biodiversity on the Forest Floor84 2 2008 139-142 High, Steven The Human Face of the Crisis in Forestry84 2 2008 150-150Natural Chemicals Help Trees Against Insectsand Diseases84 2 2008 157-157 Beyond the Trees84 2 2008 172-180Hunt, Len M.; Haider, Wolfgang; Boxall, A method for estimating the economicPeter C.; Englin, Jeffcontribution of resource-based tourism84 3 2008 442-443Awful Splendour - A Fire History of Canada;Toward Agroforestry Design - An ecologicalApproach84 3 2008 291-291 Edible Forest Insects84 3 2008 296-296African Forestry and Wildlife CommissionMeeting84 3 2008 375-377 Woodard, Paul M. Minimum requirements for wildfire investigations84 3 2008 316-329The use of the natural range of variability forDoyon, Frédérick; Yamasaki, Stephen;identify biodiversity values at risk whenDuchesneau, Robinimplementing a forest management strategy84 3 2008 338-348Mohamed, Xiangfei Li; Smith, Daniel W.;Prepass, Ellie E.; Putz, Gordon; Watson,Brett M.Incorporating water quantity and qualitymodelling into forest management84 4 2008 621-621 Powell, Graham R. Lives of Conifers84 4 2008 467-467 Report on Forest Diversity and Wood Supply84 4 2008 539-542 Rickards, JeremyThe human factor in forest operations:Engineering for health and safety84 4 2008 548-552 Diamond, Antony W.Bird research in the ACWERN lab at the Facultyof Forestry and Environmental Management,University of New Brunswick84 4 2008 591-594 Powell, Graham R. On buds man84 5 2008 640-640 EAB Confirmed in Ottawa84 5 2008 741-747Thompson, Ian D.; Baker, James A.;Jastrebski, Christopher; Dacosta, Jennifer;Fryxell, John; Corbett, DanielEffects of post-harvest silviculture on use ofboreal forest stands by amphibians and martin inOntario84 6 2008 923-923 Natcher, David C. Seeing Beyond the Trees84 6 2008 805-805 Protection Helps Reduce Land Clearing85 1 2009 137-138 Meade, Matt Forget Dracula, I want to be a Sirex Wood wasp85 1 2009 091-104Vanderwel, M.C., Mills, S.C., Malcolm,J.R.85 1 2009 120-134 Saint-Germain, Michel, Greene, David F.Effects of partial harvesting on vertebrate speciesassociated with late-successional forests inOntario's boreal regionSalvage logging in the boreal and cordilleranforests of Canada: Integrating industrial andecological concerns in management plans- 25 -

85 2 2009 163-166 Thompson, Ian D. Forest Birds, Forest Management85 2 2009 184-201 Blancher, Peter J. et al. Population trend status of Ontario's forest birds85 2 2009 202-217Francis, Charles M., Blancher, Peter J., Bird monitoring programs in Ontario: What havePhoenix, R.Deanwe got and what do we need?Pattern and process in forest bird communities on85 2 2009 208-226 Wyshynski, Sarah A., Nudds, Thomas D. boreal landscapes originating from wildfire andtimber harvest85 2 2009 227-234Standing deadwood for keystone bird species inDrapeau, Pierre, Nappi, Antoine, Imbeau,the eastern boreal forest: Managing for snagLouis, Saint-Germain, Micheldynamics85 2 2009 235-224 Naylor, Brian J.Forest Management and stick-nesting birds: Newdirection for mitigation in Ontario85 2 2009 245-25785 5 2009 695-70185 6 2009 878-88486 1 2010 77-8686 12010 87-99Thompson, Ian D.; Baker, James A.;Hannon, Susan J..; Rempel, Robert S.;Szuba, Kandyd J.Corace, R.Gregory;, Goebel, P. Charles;Hix, David M.; Casselman, Tracy; Seefelt,Nancy E.Landriault, Lynn J.; Naylor, Brian j.; Mills,Stephen C; Lewis, DiannaAndrea J. Maxie, Karen F. Hussey, StaceyJ. Lowe, Kevin R. Middel, Bruce A. Pond,Martyn E. Obbard, and Brent R. PattersonJodi N. Axelson, René I. Alfaro, and BradC. HawkesForest birds and forest management in Ontario:Status, management, and policyEcological forestry at National Wildlife Refuges:Experiences from Seney National WildlifeRefuge and Kirtland's Warbler WildlifeManagement Area, USAPreliminary investigation of the effects of timberharvesting on the activity status of beaver lodgesin central Ontario, CanadaA comparison of forest resource inventory,provincial land cover maps and field surveys forwildlife habitat analysis in the Great Lakes – St.Lawrence forestChanges in stand structure in uneven-agedlodgepole pine stands impacted by mountain pinebeetle epidemics and fires in central BritishColumbiaAboriginals participate meaningfully in an innovative forest sector, including use of their5insights and expertise;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 3 2008 289-289 First Nations Forestry Program in Transition84 3 2008 378-391 Kant, Shashi; Brubacher, DougAboriginal expectations and perceivedeffectiveness of forest management practices andforest certification in Ontario84 6 2008 922-92385 5 2009 719-724 Greskiw, Garth; Innes, John L.85 52009 789-801Sapic, Tomislav; Runesson, Llf, Smith,M.A (Peggy)Association of BC Forest Professionals - Top TenMyths about Forestry RecruitmentRespecting the oral and literate in co-managementcommunicationViews of Aboriginal People in Northern Ontarioon Ontario's approach to Aboriginal values inforest management planningHighly skilled workers contribute to the expansion of knowledge-based forest industries6through education and training;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 011-012Winners Announced in National ForestryCompetition84 1 2008 012-012 NRCan Field Tour Adds to the CANDO Program84 1 2008 013-013Le prix de la catégorie transport du concoursÉnergia 200784 1 2008 019-019 Prince Albert Students in Sweden84 1 2008 023-023Online Training Helps Volunteers Fight InvasiveSpeciesEvaluation of a mechanistic approach to mixedwood modelling84 2 2008 181-193Seely, B.; Hawkins, C.; Bianco, J.A.;Welham, C.; Kimmins, J.P.84 2 2008 258-258 New Jeweller for CIF/IFC's Silver Ring Program84 3 2008 278-279 Pinto, Fred 100 Years of Relevance!84 3 2008 285-285 Canadian Urban Forest Conference 200884 3 2008 286-287 Buy Some Wine! Plant a Tree!84 3 2008 287-287 Toronto Workshop on Bioenergy84 3 2008 432-432Marty Alexander Honoured for Contribution toNational Wildland Fire behaviour Training inCanada- 26 -

86 1 2010 1-56 Rachele Levin and Hillevi Erikssonyield modelling in OntarioGood-practice guidelines for whole-treeharvesting in Sweden: Moving science into policyCLIMATE CHANGEClimate change considerations are included in all aspects of the sustainable management8of Canada’s forests;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 024-024 New Publications on Climate Change and Forests84 1 2008 024-025 Forests and Floods Revisited84 1 2008 095-104Colas, Fabienne; Perron, Martin;Tousignant, Denise; Parent, Carol; Pelletier,Monique; Lemay, PatrickA novel approach for the operational productionof hybrid larch seeds under northern climaticconditions84 2 2008 194-209Drescher, M., Perera, A.H.; Buse, L.J.; Uncertainty in expert knowledge of forestRide, K.; Vasiliauskas, S.succession: A case study from boreal Ontario84 3 2008 283-283Busting Myths - Future Forest Composition andStructure84 3 2008 288-288 Seventy-five Million and CountingDevelopment of Millar Western Forest Product84 3 2008 297-300 Bakowsky, Olenka; Gooding, Ted Ltd.'s 2007-2016 Detailed Forest ManagementPlan: Introduction and background84 3 2008 307-315 Simpson, Richard D.; Gooding, TedIntegrating multi-discipline teams into forestplanning: A case study in west-central Alberta84 3 2008 330-337Prepas, Ellie E.; Putz, Gordon; Smith,Daniel W.; Burke, Janice M.; MacDonald,J. DouglasThe FORWARD Project: Objectives, frameworkand initial integration into a Detailed ForestManagement Plan in Alberta84 3 2008 349-368Yamasaki, Stephen H.; Duchesnau, Robin;Doyon, Frédérik; Russell, Jonathon S.;Gooding, Ted84 3 2008 392-400 Magnussen, Steen; Harrison, Dave84 3 2008 401-409Vyse, Alan; Ferguson, Christine; Huggard,David J.Making the case for cumulative impactsassessment; Modelling the potential impacts ofclimate change, harvesting, oil and gas, and fireTemporal change in wood quality attributes instanding dead beetle-killed lodge pole pineWind and snow damage nine years following fourharvest treatments in a subalpine fir - Engelmannspruce forest at Sicamous Creek in southerninterior British Columbia, Canada84 4 2008 458-459 Pinto, Fred An Unprecedented Opportunity!84 4 2008 466-466 Understanding Canada's White Spruce Taiga84 4 2008 469-470SFM Network E-Lecture Series - Assessing theState of Knowledge of Sustainable ForestManagement84 4 2008 481-491Holloway, Nancy; Jordan, Glen A.; Smith,Burtt M.Management of New Brunswick's Crown forest84 4 2008 504-510 Smith, Ian; Snow, Monica A.Timber: An ancient construction material with abright future84 4 2008 530-533 Robak, E.W. (Ted) Sustainable forest management for Galicia84 4 2008 553-557 Bourque, Charles P.-A; Hassan, Quazi K.Projected impacts of climate change on speciesdistribution in the Acadian Forest regional ofeastern Nova Scotia84 4 2008 558-562Quiring, Dan; Ostaff, Don; Hartling, Lester;Lavigne, Dan; Moore, Keith; DeMerchang,IanTemperature and plant hardiness zone influencedistribution of balsam woolly adelgid damage inAtlantic Canada84 5 2008 641-641 Abusow, KathyBuilding a Strong Framework for ResponsibleForest Management Together84 5 2008 783-783 Streck, Charlotte; O'Sullivan, RobertClimate Change and Forests - Emerging Policyand Market Opportunities84 5 2008 783-784 Pyne, Stephen J. Awful Splendour - A Fire History of Canada84 5 2008 786-786 Villeneuve, Claude; Richard, François Vivre les changements climatiques85 1 2009 039-042 Wang, B.S.P, Morgenstern, E.K.A strategy for seed management with climatechange85 1 2009 105-109 Thomson, Alan J.Climate indices and mountain pine beetle-killingtemperatures85 2 2009 258-266 McKenny, Dan; Pedlar, John; O'Neill, GregClimate change and forest seed zones; Pasttrends, future prospects and challenges to ponder85 3 2009 341-341 Aird, Paul L. The Forest: Heart of a Nation- 30 -

85 3 2009 415-416 Damme, Laird Van Forest sustainability in Ontario85 3 2009 453-462A case of severe frost damage prior to bud breakMan, Rongzhou; Kayahara, Gordon J.;in young conifers in Northeastern Ontario:Dang, Qing-Lai; and Rice, James A.Consequence of climate change?Broadleaves in the Interior of British Columbia;85 4 2009 528-537 Vyse, Alan; Simard, Suzanne W.Their extent, use, management and prospects forinvestment in genetic conservation andimprovement85 4 2009 625-630Relationship of spruce budworm (Choristoneurafumiferana) emergence and balsam fir (Abiesbalsamea) bud flush to climate indices85 5 2009 676-682 A Vision for Canada's Forests86 1 2010 63-69Héloïse Le Goff, Louis De Grandpré, L’aménagement durable des vieilles forêts86 1 2010 70-76Daniel Kneeshaw, and Pierre BernierHéloïse Le Goff, Louis De Grandpré,Daniel Kneeshaw, and Pierre Bernierboréales : mythes, pistes de solutions et défisSustainable management of old-growth borealforests: Myths, possible solutions and challengesThe economic value of carbon in trees, forests, and wood products is recognized,9harnessed, and managed;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 014-014 Canada's Forest - A Carbon Sink or Source?84 2 2008 162-165 St. Jean Conti, DonnaCarbon sequestration as part of the globalwarming solution - Using software to combineenvironmental stewardship with economic benefit84 2 2008 168-171Ter-Mikaelian, Michael; Colombo, StephenJ.; Chen, Jiaxin84 6 2008 801-801 Ter-Mikaelian, Michael85 1 2009 012-01285 3 2009 372-376 van Kooten, G. Cornelis85 5102009 715-718 Ristea, Catalin; Maness, Thomas C.Fact and fantasy about forest carbonReply to Dr. Andy Park's "Response to: Fact andFantasy about Forest CarbonWhere There's Smoke, There's Pollution andWasteBiological carbon sinks; Transaction costs andgovernanceOpportunities, challenges and markets for forestcarbon offset projectsKnowledge gaps in the impacts of climate change on forests, industries, and communitiesare identified and addressed;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 019-019 Update from Foothills Model Forest84 1 2008 022-022 Trends and Trajectories in the Forest Sector84 1 2008 029-036 Prescott, Cindy E.; Sajedi, ToktamThe role of salal in forest regeneration problemsin coastal British Columbia; problem orsymptom?84 1 2008 037-045Fu, Songling, Chen, Han Y.H., Bell, F.Wayne; Sharma, Mahadev; Delaney, JeffR.; Peterson, GlennEffects of timing of glyphosate application onjack pine, black spruce, and white spruceplantations in northern Manitoba84 1 2008 046-052 Penner, MargaretYield production for mixed species stands inboreal Ontario84 1 2008 053-059Harper, George J.; Polsson, Ken; Goudie, Modelling vegetation management treatmentsJimwith the Tree and Stand Simulator84 2 2008 210-220 Harshaw, H.W.Outdoor recreation participation in BC forestdependentcommunities84 2 2008 221-230Towards automated segmentation of forestWulder, Michael A.; White, Joanne C.;inventory polygons on high spatial resolutionHay, Geoffrey J.; Castilla, Guillermosatellite imagery84 4 2008 467-467Wood Formation Key to Vascular Plant Defianceof Gravity84 4 2008 472-473Fundy Model Forest: Study of managementimplications of intensive forest managementstrategies in New Brunswick finishesIntroduction to the papers from the Facility of84 4 2008 474-476 Powell, Graham R.Forestry and Environmental Management,University of New Brunswick84 4 2008 498-503 Savidge, Rodney Arthur Learning from the past - the origin of wood84 4 2008 563-567 Krasowski, M.J.; Lavigne, M.B.Research on belowground productivity andecophysiology of balsam fir and sugar maple inNew Brunswick- 31 -

84 4 2008 575-581McCarrigle, Elizabeth, Richards, Evelyn Sensitivity of management planning modelW.; Kershaw Jr., John A.; Erdle, Thom A.outcomes to yield curve inputs85 3 2009 345-345 Amazon Forests Sensitive to Drought85 3 2009 346-346Burning Rainforests, Melting Tundra AccelerateGlobal Warming85 3 2009 346-346 State of the World's Forests 2009 Report85 3 2009 347-347 Invasive Species to IncreaseLong-term black spruce plantation growth and85 3 2009 417-426 Cry, Guillaume; Thiffault, Nelson structure after release and juvenile cleaning: A24-year study85 4 2009 503-504 Marshall, Peter Shades of Gray85 4 2009 521-527 Klenk, Nicole L.; Hickey, Gordon M.The Sustainable Forest Management Network(1995-2009): An overview of its organizationalhistory and perceived legacies85 4 2009 538-547Estimation des retombées èconomiques directesTrudelle, Mathieu; Gelinas, Nancy;engenders le réseau de creation de valeur de laBeauregard, Robertfilière bois de feuillus durs au QuébecSpatial and temporal patterns of Populus85 4 2009 548-557 Groot, Arthur; Man, Rongzhou; Wood, Jim tremuloides regeneration in small forest openingsin northern Ontario85 4 2009 558-570Petrinovic, Juan Fernando; Gelinas, Nancy;Beaulieu, Jean85 4 2009 593-603 Nealis, VinceRetabilité des plantations d’éblanche amélioréegénétiquement au Québec: Le point vue depropriétaireStill invasive after all these years; Keeping gypsymoth out of British Columbia85 5 2009 674-675 Marshall, Peter Reflections on the Year That Was85 5 2009 710-714 Kessler, Winifred B. Revisiting forestry's crystal ball85 5 2009 745-755 Lu, Pengxin; Derbowka, DarrenBreeding eastern white pine for blister rustresistance: A review of progress in Ontario85 6 2009 849-858 Kant, Shashi Recent global trends in forest tenures85 6 2009 885-896 Messier, Christian, et al.TRIAD zoning in Quebec: Experiences andresults after 5 yearsPolicies and institutions provide means for forests, industries, rural and urban11 communities, and private woodlot owners to adapt to changing conditions and mitigatethe effects of climate change;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 5 2008 633-634 Van Damme, Laird Can the Forest Sector Adapt to Climate Change?84 6 2008 900-909Coggins, Sam B.; Wulder, Michael A.; Linking survey detection accuracy with ability toCoops, Nicholas C.; White, Joanne C. mitigate populations of mountain pine beetle85 2 2009 267-276Juvenile growth of black spruce (Picea mariana[Mill.] BSP) stands established during endemicKrause, Cornelia; Morin, Hubert; Plourde,and epidemic attacks by spruce budwormPierre-Y(Choristoneura fumiferana [Clemens]) in theboreal forest of Quebec, Canada86 1 2010 100-109Karla J. Falk, Ken A. Elliott, Dawn M. Early seedling response to group selectionBurke, and Erica Nolharvesting in a northern hardwood forest86 1 2010 110-117Paolo Gonthier, Luana Giordano, and Further observations on sudden diebacks of Scots86 1 2010 118-129Giovanni NicolottiM.J. Waterhouse, E. C. Wallich, N. M.Daintith, and H. M. Armlederpine in the European AlpsPlanted stock performance 10 years after partialcutting in west-central British ColumbiaInnovative adaptation and mitigation practices, including those that integrate Aboriginal12knowledge, are developed, shared, and implemented;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 1 2008 010-010 Learning from our Aboriginal Partners84 2 2008 231-243Current status and future directions of traditionalCheveau, Marianne; Imbeau, Louis;ecological knowledge in forest management; aDrapeau, Pierre; Bélanger, Louisreview84 3 2008 290-290 Envisioning the Future of Aboriginal Forestry84 4 2008 460-461 Whitney, Rev. Dr. Norman J.85 5 2009 783-788Beaudoin, Jean-Michel; LeBel, Luc;Bouthillier, LucTogether in the Forest: An essay about thelandscape, and the various beings who no doubthave an interest in itAboriginal forestry entrepreneurship: A cast studyin Mashteuiatsh Ilnu Nation- 32 -

Many forest-reliant communities, including Aboriginal ones, are involved in the13 development, sharing, and implementation of forest mitigation and adaptation strategies,including those that integrate Aboriginal knowledge;V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title85 2 2009 181-183 Sustainable forest, Sustainable communities85 2 2009 293-304Bullock, Ryan, Hanna, Kevin; Slocombe, Learning from community forestry experience:D. ScottChallenges and lessons from British Columbia85 3 2009 491-491Forest Community Connections - Implications forResearch, Management and GovernanceThe model forest networks of Canada and85 5 2009 802-805 Hall, John E.; Dolter, Sean; Gabay, Monica Argentina team up at XIIIth World ForestryCongress to showcase local level indicators work14Institutions and creative policies enable innovators and entrepreneurs to take advantageof transformative and sustainable bioenergy opportunities that contribute to broadclimate change objectives.V # Issue Yr Pg Author Title84 2 2008 159-159 UK to Build World's Largest Biomass Plant84 3 2008 281-283 Williams, Mack Some Thoughts on Forest Biomass85 4 2009 509-509 New Wood Bioenergy85 4 2009 510-51086 1 2010 18-1986 1 2010 20-27Brian Titus, Tat Smith,Dan Puddister, and JimRichardsonBrenna Lattimore, TatSmith, and Jim Richardson86 1 2010 28-35 Trevor P. Hesselink86 1 2010 36-4286 1 2010 43-50Evelyne Thiffault, DavidParé, Suzanne Brais, andBrian D. TitusP.Ralevic, M.Ryans, andD.CormierSecond Annual Conference on Biomass forEnergyThe scientific foundation for sustainable forestbiomass harvesting guidelines and policiesCoping with complexity: Designing low-impactforest bioenergy systems using an adaptive forestmanagement framework and other sustainableforest management toolsIncreasing pressures to use forest biomass: Aconservation viewpointIntensive biomass removals and site productivityin Canada: A review of relevant issuesAssessing forest biomass for bioenergy:Operational challenges and cost considerations- 33 -

Appendix CTable of Electronic Lectures- 34 -

Appendix CTable of CIF/IFC Electronic LecturesSeries Themes/Titles/Topics (since inception – 2007)Urban Forestry: A Breath of Fresh AirTree Canada & The CIF's Electronic Lecture - Series #17Date Speaker Topic28/04/10 Mike Rosen Best Management Practices for Urban Forests in Canada05/05/10 Dr. David Nowak Assessing your Local Urban Forest05/12/10 Meaghan Eastwood Collaborative Urban Forest Studies in the GTA02/06/10 Dr. Andy Kenney Strategic Urban Forest Planning09/06/10 Paul Lawson Stanley Park and Urban Forest Myths16/06/10 Dr. Peter Duinker Urban Forests and Climate Change23/06/10 Martha Barwinsky Urban Trees in TroubleFoothills Research Institute’s (FRI)Natural Disturbance Program: Solutions, not justanswersFRI Electronic Lecture - Series #16Date Speaker Topic03/03/10 Dr. David Andison Introduction to the Foothills Natural Disturbance Program17/03/10 Dr. David Andison The Upper Athabasca Healthy Landscapes Project24/03/10 Dr. Lori DanielsThe Three Rs of In-stream Large Wood: Recruitment,07/04/10K. Quintillio &J. Stadt21/04/10 Dave SmithResidence Times, and Rates of DecayA Regulators Perspective: Specific and direct value of theNatural Disturbance ProgramNatural Disturbance Research and Applications in JasperNational ParkCanadian Wood Fibre Centre (CWFC)Making a Difference to the Forest SectorCanadian Wood Fibre Centre Electronic Lecture - Series #15Date Speaker Topic13/01/10 Richard KrygierUnderstanding the Potential of Short-Rotation WoodyCrops for Biomass Production and Phytoremediation27/01/10G. Bruemmer, D.Toole, P. Arbour &G. DaviesThe Irreplaceable Legacy: Why the Forests Matter- 35 -

03/02/09 Peter Newton10/02/09 Suzanne Wetzel24/02/09Mike Cruickshank &Bill WagnerDensity Management Decision support Systems for BorealConifersBiomass Harvesting in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence:Opportunities and ConcernsApplying risk assessment in forestry: a natural disturbanceFoundations for Change –Key Advances in Forest Management ResearchSustainable Forest Management Network Electronic Lecture - Series #14Date Speaker Topic14/10/09 David MacLeanManagement Implications of Forest Dynamics,Succession, and Habitat Relationships Under DifferingLevels of Silviculture21/10/09 Marian Weber Incentive Policies for Sustainable Forest Management04/11/09 Iain Davidson-HuntMoving Beyond the Points, Lines and Polygons ofAboriginal Land Use Maps: An Approach from theWhitefeather Forest18/11/09 Christian MessierManaging Forest Ecosystems in a Changing Environment:The Need for a Paradigm Shift25/11/09John Spence & Science, Complexity, and Applications: Lessons fromJan VolneyEMENDThe Forestry Research Partnership –Science to Application: A Case StudyThe Forestry Research Partnership Electronic Lecture - Series #13Date Speaker Topic09/09/09Susan Pickering & An Introduction to the Canadian Ecology Centre - ForestryScott McPherson Research Partnership: Putting Research into Practice16/09/09 Murray WoodsSemi-automated imagery analysis and LiDAREnhancements to Natural Resource Inventories23/09/091. Developing Yield Curves for Forest ManagementMargaret Penner &Planning -- 2. Forest Co-op Growth & Yield Science UnitKen LennonPGP Program30/09/09 Doug PittThe effects of pre-commercial thinning on the value chainof balsam fir-spruce stands in northwestern NewBrunswick07/10/09 Tom Moore PatchworksPeople and Trees: Social, Economic and Cultural Issuesin Forest ManagementFORREX Electronic Lecture - Series #12- 36 -

Date Speaker Topic24/06/09 Howard HarshawPublic Perceptions and Attitudes Towards SustainableForest Management in BC08/07/09 Jennifer Gunter Community Forestry in BC15/07/09 Lisa LevesqueParticipatory Monitoring of the Conservation of CulturalHeritage Resources in BC22/07/09 Wolfgang Haider Public Values and Preferences in Resource Management29/07/09 Natasha CaverleyUnderstanding the Socio-Cultural Impacts of the Mt. PineBeetle Epidemic on BC First Nations Communities05/08/09 Ajit KrishnaswamyStrategies and Tools for Effective Public Participation inForest ManagementScience, Sustainability and Innovation –The Changing Dynamics Within The ForestFORREX Electronic Lecture - Series #11Date Speaker Topic27/05/09 Glen ThiemSpecies Habitat Modeling & Management Strategy Toolsfor the Merritt Timber Supply Area03/06/09 Ken Zielke Future Forest Strategy10/06/09 Don Morgan Using Scenarios to Plan for an Uncertain World17/06/09 Ian MossImproving the Integration of Forest and StandManagementScience, Sustainability and Innovation –Disturbance Effects on Watershed FunctionFORREX Electronic Lecture - Series #10Date Speaker Topic11/03/09 Kevin Bladon Wildfire Effects on Water Quality18/03/09Rita Winkler & ToddReddingMountain Pine Beetle and Watershed Hydrology15/04/09Pike, Campbell & Potential Effects of Climate Change on Hydrology,TschaplinskiGeomorphonlogy and Aquatic Ecology in B.C.22/04/09 John RexPrince George Small Stream Management Project - SmallStream Riparian Research in the B.C. Sub-boreal20/05/09 Dan MooreStream Temperature Response to Forest Management andNatural DisturbanceStrengthening Links in the Value ChainCanadian Wood Fibre Centre Electronic Lecture - Series #9Date Speaker Topic21/01/09 Jean-Fançais Gingras Forest value chain optimization- 37 -

04/02/09 Derek Sidders Biomass opportunities for an evolving bioeconomy11/02/09Edwin Swift & How does silviculture influence fibre attributes andIsabelle Duchesneproduct quality in natural jack pine?18/02/09Wang, Lussier &WagnerFibrenomics along the forest products value chain25/02/09 Guy Smith Effective knowledge exchange helps strengthen the linksUnmixing the Mixedwoods –Biodiversity, Productivity and Climate Change IssuesSustainable Forest Management Network Electronic Lecture - Series #8Date Speaker Topic26/11/08 Ellen MacdonaldTree Composition and Biodiversity in Boreal Mixwoods:Different Roofs - Different Inhabitants?03/12/08 Nicolas LecomteProductivity and Soil Processes in Boreal Mixedwoods:Does One Plus One Equal Two?10/12/08 Nicolas LecomteMixing and Un-mixing of Boreal Mixwoods: The Past,Present and the FutureAssessing the State of Knowledge in theSustainable Forest Management NetworkSustainable Forest Management Network Electronic Lecture - Series #7Date Speaker Topic17/09/08 Yolanda F. WiersmaThe Relationship Between Protected Areas andSustainable Forest Management - Kissing Cousins orFamily Feud?01/10/08 Stephen WyattOne Size Doesn't Fit All: Finding Ways to HarmonizeAboriginal and Industry Interests in Forests15/10/08 Mark JohnstonClimate Change and Forest Management: The Future Ain'tWhat it Used to Be29/10/08 Vic AdamowiczValuing Nature: Market-based Approaches to ForestEcosystem Management12/11/08 Margaret Donnelly Managing Water Resources in Canada's ForestsBioenergy: A Forest Industrial RevolutionCIF/IFC Electronic Lecture - Series #6Date Speaker Topic25/06/08 David LayzellIntroduction to Bioenergy and Canadian ForestManagement09/07/08 Frank Dottori Conversion Technology / Industrial Revolution16/07/08 Paul Lansbergen Drivers of the Bioenergy Industrial Revolution23/07/08Tat Smith & Evelyne Environmental Issues: Building Guidelines for SustainableThiffaultForest Biomass Removal- 38 -

Alison Welde &13/08/08SFI/FSC Forest Certification and BioenergyRichard DonovanMark Ryans & 1. Forest Feedstock’s for a Bioeconomy -- 2. Procurement20/08/08Don Gosnellof Forest Biomass in BC03/09/08 Werner Kurz Bioenergy: an Answer to Climate Change?Green BuildingNatural Resources Canada Electronic Lecture - Series #5Date Speaker TopicWood Solutions to Sustainability Questions & Canada: APeter Moonen &28/05/08World Leader in Providing Sustainably Made WoodJoel NeuheimerProducts04/06/08 Larry McFarland Green Design: Value and Costs for Institutional Projects11/06/08 Wayne TrustyThe Role of LCA in Green Building Design: Focusing onTrue Environmental Performance MeasuresCanadian Wood Fibre CentreCanadian Wood Fibre Centre Electronic Lecture - Series #4Date Speaker Topic17/09/08 George Bruemmer Helping Meet Global Challenges01/10/08Yill-Sung Park &Jean Beaulieu15/10/08 Doug Pitt29/10/08 Roger Whitehead12/11/08Al Mitchell &Tom BrownIncreasing Fibre Value through Genomics and Multi-Varietal ForestryLong-term effects of density regulation on conifer growthand yield: implications for the production of high-valuefibre attributesCan storing logs under snow extend the economic shelflifeof mountain pine beetle killed trees?Long-term Research Installation Compendium Project(LTRIC)Woodland Caribou and Canadian Forest ManagementNatural Resources Canada Electronic Lecture - Series #3Date Speaker Topic10/10/07 Martin von MirbachManaging Caribou in FSC Certified Forests in Canada:Issues for Consideration31/10/07An Overview of Caribou Habitat Requirements, and theTed Armstrong &Relationship to Forest Management within the OntarioGerry RaceyContext21/11/07 Andrew DeVries Woodland Caribou and Sustainable Forest Management12/12/07 James SchaeferHabitat Selection and the Persistence of WoodlandCaribou at Multiple Spatial Scales09/01/08 Dale SeipRecovery Planning for Different Ecotypes of WoodlandCaribou in British Columbia- 39 -

30/01/08 Daniel Fortin06/02/08 Kirby SmithHabitat Selection by Woodland Caribou and theirPredators in the Managed Forests of QuebecA Case Study of Woodland Caribou Landscape Planningin West-Central AlbertaClimate Change and ForestsNatural Resources Canada Electronic Lecture - Series #2Date Speaker Topic23/05/07 Werner Kurz Forests, carbon and climate change13/06/08 Martin GirardinPast and future changes in wildfire activity in Canada astold by some old living trees20/06/08 Dan McKenneyWhat's in store for trees in North America with climatechange01/07/08 Mark JohnstonClimate change impacts and options for boreal forestmanagement in CanadaHerbicide Use and Forest ManagementNatural Resources Canada Electronic Lecture - Series #1Date Speaker Topic28/02/07 Doug Pitt Why Vegetation Management is Important in Forestry21/03/071. Michael Irvine --2. Terry CaunterThe Pesticide Registration Process in Canada25/04/07 Wayne Bell Vegetation Management Alternatives for ForestryThe Vulnerability of Tree Species to Climate ChangeThe CIF/IFC & SRC - Special Lecture Series #4Date Speaker Topic06/01/2010 Dr. Mark JohnstonTree Species Vulnerability to Climate Change: Anoverview of the CCFM StudyEfficacy of Forest Certification in CanadaUBC & SFMN Electronic Lecture - Special Lecture Series #3Date Speaker Topic12/08/09 Dr. Anna Tikina Current State of Forest Certification in Canada19/18/09 Dr. Anna TikinaStakeholder Perspectives on Forest Certification inCanada- 40 -

Facts and Fantasy About Forest CarbonThe Canadian Institute of Forestry - Special Lecture Series #2Date Speaker Topic01/05/08Michael Ter-MikaelianFacts and Fantasy About Forest CarbonAfghanistan - Can Forests Heal a Broken Land?The Canadian Institute of Forestry - Special Lecture Series #1Date Speaker Topic11/02/2008 Capt. Neil StockerA Forester-Soldier Looks at Conditions & Forestry inAfghanistan- 41 -

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Appendix DTable of CIF/IFC Media Releases and Editorials on Forestry Issues, Challenges andOpportunities (past three years – 2008)CIF/IFC Media Releases and Editorials on ForestryIssuesDateTopic17/02/10 Institute calls for Investment in New Inventory Technologies21/02/10 Diameter-limit cuts fall short of Good Forestry Practices23/09/09 Canadian Institute of Forestry Presents National Awards at Gala Banquet22/09/09 New Brunswick Forester, Anne LeBrun Ruff to become Institute’s President22/09/09 Alberta Forester Mark Kube to become Institute’s 2nd Vice President21/09/09 Stewardship: Energizing Forestry Through New Strategies and Partnerships21/09/09 In a world hungry for power—BC Offers a Unique High-Fibre DietAug. 2009Solutions for Ontario's Forest Road Network29/06/09CBC Morning North Radio Interview on Forestry Move From OMNR toMNDMF29/06/09Letter to Ontario Premier McGuinty RE: Forestry Move From OMNR toMNDMF26/05/09 CBC Morning North Radio Interview on Forest Birds28/04/09 Testimony before the Standing Senate Committee for Forestry and Agriculture28/04/09 CIF/IFC Senate Testimony Opening Statement - Video23/04/09 Forest Operations Apply Science to Protect Forest BirdsMar-Apr 2009 Supporting Documentation - Population trend status of Ontario’s forest birds26/01/09The CIF/IFC Comments on EcoLogo Standards for Biomass-generatedElectricity26/01/09 Canada’s forest professionals call for investments in green infrastructure19/12/08 Canadian Institute of Forestry Lists Key Forestry Challenges for 200918/09/08 CIF/IFC Recognized by Canadian Council of Forest Ministers08/9/2008 Canadian Institute of Forestry Presents National Awards at Gala Banquet05/9/2008 Canadian Institute of Forestry Celebrates 100 Years This Week in Fredericton23/04/08 Forests and Carbon: Hot Air or Cool Function?07/04/2008 Afghanistan Afforestation Generates Interest17/07/08 Partnership to Launch Species at Risk Education & Outreach23/01/08 CIF/IFC Promotes a Supplementary Role for Canada in Afghanistan- 43 -

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Appendix ETable of CIF/IFC National Conferences and Annual General MeetingsThemes and General Stats (2006 to 2010)2006 Canadian Institute of Forestry with the Lake Abitibi Model Forest –Conference & AGMBoreal Conference 2006 October 5-6- Cochrane, OntarioAn unprecedented crowd of over 300 forestry delegates attended the Boreal Conferencehosted by the Lake Abitibi Model Forest (LAMF) and the Canadian Institute of Forestry(CIF) in Cochrane, Ontario from October 1st to 4th. This prestigious event took place at thebrand new Tim Horton Event Centre and was co-chaired by the FRP’s own John Pineauand Guy Smith (CFS). Attendees representing forestry companies, conservationorganizations, government, academia (including many students), consultants, etc. hailed fromall across Canada, parts of the U.S., and as far as Europe! The purpose of this conferencewas to explore the Canadian boreal forest, climate change, and the relationships betweenpeople and the forest.The all-star cast of speakers addressed the following themes: climate change as a driver ofchange, globalization and community stability, natural disturbance based management,balancing protection and use, as well as brief presentations on landscape, environmental andaboriginal issues on the Polar Bear Express train trip. The conference also providedopportunities to learn about and experience the affects of forestry and policies on resourcebasedcommunities like Moosonee and Moose Factory. One of the keynote speakers, MikeMartel, Senior Vice President Tembec Forest Resource Management, spoke of the necessityof research in achieving balance between protection and use of the boreal forest. With all ofthe constraints on forest harvesting (decreasing landbase, increasing guidelines and protectedareas), research is crucial to enhance forest productivity on the remaining landbase, increasecertainty of wood supply, and to comprehend the sustainability of our practices. The FRPwas named as a prime example of a very effective partnership in both conducting this typeof research and putting the results into practice on the ground; a number of FRP projects arecurrently under review for implementation in the Forest Management Planning process.- 45 -

In all aspects the 2006 Boreal Conference was a resounding success: transferring researchand knowledge from across the country to a wide audience including students, engagingnorthern communities and promoting a positive view of forestry, and providing anopportunity for everyone involved to gain a broader understanding of sustainable forestryand the people and processes that are in place to work towards attaining that goal in the faceof a changing environmental, social and economic climate.2007 Canadian Institute of Forestry with University of Toronto – Conference & AGMForests in Settled Landscapes August 20-23, 2007As part of its Centennial celebrations, the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Torontohosted the "Forests in Settled Landscapes" conference. The Faculty was pleased to workwith the Canadian Institute of Forestry and, in particular, the CIF's Southern OntarioSection to present this conference to 300 forestry professionals and practitioners. The eventtook place on the St. George Campus from August 20 to 23, 2007.For many decades now, Canada has been primarily an urban society. With more than 80% ofCanadians living in what Statistics Canada terms "urban areas", the forests in our settledlandscapes are the closest connection many of us have to the natural environment. Manyprivately-owned woodlands within the urban and agricultural matrix are "working forests"that can provide a sustainable supply of high quality forest products, while still contributingsignificant ecological and social benefits.The forests of our settled landscapes also include the trees that grace our streets, parks andyards. Not only do our urban forests improve the quality of life for the majority ofCanadians, they help to mitigate some of the negative impacts of urbanization on theenvironment within our communities and beyond. The semi-natural areas of our ravines andurban woodlands are critical to the well-being of many waterways and wetlands that protectour water resources, while providing habitat for wildlife and recreational retreats for citydwellers.These are but a few of the features that make up the natural heritage of settledlandscapes.- 46 -

Agricultural development and urban expansion have transformed the pre-settlementlandscapes of Canada into a patchwork of woodlands and other natural features with varyingdegrees of fragmentation and disturbance. The restoration of forest cover and the protectionand enhancement of linkages among features is critical if the forests of our settled landscapeare to continue to provide ecological, social and economic benefits well into the future.From our downtown cores to the edges of the settled landscapes, landowners, foresters andallied professionals, scientists, policy-makers, concerned citizens and others are addressingthese rapidly evolving challenges and opportunities in many exciting ways.Over the course of the conference, three broad streams were addressed in a series of plenaryand concurrent session: 1) Regional Landscape Planning; 2) Private Land Forestry andStewardship; and 3) Urban Forestry. A fourth "stream" highlighted the work of universitystudents addressing these issues. These sessions were held on August 20 th , 21 st and 22 nd ; withfield tours on August 23 rd .2008 Canadian Institute of Forestry – Conference & AGMCanada’s Forests Manage for Change – September 7-10, 2008The 100th annual general meeting and conference of the Canadian Institute of Forestry –Institute forestier du Canada (CIF/IFC) took place in Fredericton from September 7th to10th. Two hundred seventy five CIF/IFC members from across the country celebrated acentury of achievement in advancing forest science, promoting professional competency,positively influencing Canadian forest policy and practice and successfully networking forestprofessionals - both socially, and in the sharing of knowledge and passion of our country’sforests. With the University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Forestry and EnvironmentalManagement also celebrating 100 years, it was a birthday party to remember!The 100th anniversary conference of the CIF/IFC included special guest speakers, technicalpresentations and discussions, the Institute’s national awards banquet, several forestry fieldtours and the much anticipated launch of a rejuvenated Institute, a member-driven initiativethat promises to prepare the CIF for its next 100 years. The Canadian Council of ForestMinisters also meet concurrently in Fredericton, and invited the National Executive of the- 47 -

Institute to a special reception and dinner. Like all CIF/IFC events, it was a tremendousopportunity for forest professionals to network, share knowledge and information, andenjoy a true and unique camaraderie…The theme of the conference - Canada's Forests: Manage for Change proved to be verytimely for all concerned with forest management, a changing forest sector, and the need tobalance the social, environmental and economic values of our forests.2009 Canadian Institute of Forestry – Conference & AGMEnergizing Forestry through New Strategies and Partnerships – September 21-23, 2009Forests and forest products have outgrown their traditional social and economic boundaries,taking centre stage in the world fight against global warming. Seen as the climate changeheroes, trees sequester atmospheric carbon and convert it into wood, locking away harmfulgreenhouse gasses. At the same time, carbon-neutral biomass energy derived from woodfibre offsets the use of fossil fuels, leading to cleaner, more earth friendly technologies.Current global and economic conditions have created an ideal opportunity for private andpublic sectors to partner in the quest to mitigate climate change. Policymakers from acrossthe political and intellectual spectrum have recognized the potential this holds for long termjob growth and industry stimulation. Climate change mitigation is well-suited for publicequity markets and particularly private markets such as venture capital, private equity,infrastructure and timberland.At this 3 day conference, the Canadian Institute of Forestry will explore these emergingaspects of forest management, bringing all 275 participants into the carbon marketplacediscussion.- 48 -

2010 Canadian Institute of Forestry – Conference & AGMRegional Land Use Planning in a Global Economy – September 26-29, 2010The Canadian Institiute of Forestry invites you to attend the 2010 Annual General Meetingand Conference in Jasper, Alberta, September 27-29. The theme for the conference is“Regional Land Use Planning in a Global Economy”.On the 200 th anniversary of David Thompson’s route throught the Rocky Mountains, youwill be part of an unprecedented opportunity to discuss land management issues in the heartof Jasper National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.- 49 -

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Appendix FTable of CIF/IFC Section EventsThemes and General Stats (2006 to 2010)Algonquin Section2006-2007 Section EventsAlgonquin hosted its 51st annual International Night featuring a presentation onAfforestation in Afghanistan by member Neil Stocker, who had completed a six monthtour of duty with the Canadian Armed Forces as a military reservist.2008-2009 Section EventsAlgonquin Section had a very busy year. In late September 2008, the Section hosted a fallforestry tour for the public near North Bay, at the peak of leaf colour. The tour focusedon clear cut and shelterwood silvicultural systems and some field experiments for red oakmanagement.In November 2008, Alison Luke (OMNR forester in Pembroke and Section member)gave an evening presentation at Nipissing University on climate change based on AlGore’s award-winning movie An Inconvenient Truth. Admission was free, but voluntarydonations of non-perishable food items for the North Bay food bank were accepted. Alsoin November, the Sustainable Forest Management Network’s – Forest Futures Workshop“Alternative Futures for Canada’s Forests and Forest Sectors” saw considerableinvolvement from the Section.In February 2009, the Section hosted its annual International Night and its AGM. Thisincluded a combination of dinner and a presentation on forestry in another country. Thisyear’s topic was forestry in Scotland and Ireland.The annual forestry field tour with the Masters of Forest Conservation students andfaculty from the University of Toronto and the Environmental Biology class fromNipissing University took place at the Canadian Ecology Centre in March 2009, and wasanother great success as a result of much help and involvement from Section members,who made sure that everyone learned a lot and enjoyed themselves. In May a WeddingAnniversary dinner celebration was held for members, friends and their families. Duringthis celebration funds were raised for CIF/IFC’s Forests without Borders. The Sectionalso sponsored Envirothon teams from high schools in Pembroke and Mattawa tocompete in regional and provincial events. Algonquin Section also sponsored the annualForestry Teacher’s Tour at the Canadian Ecology Centre and the annual AlgonquinCollege Awards night and Silver Ring Ceremony. Algonquin produced one newsletterduring the year. The Section’s Web site was also recently revamped and completelyupdated by Council member Megan Smith.- 51 -

Algonquin SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 47 62 51Retired 13 11 16Student 18 14 1Total 78 87 68Cariboo Section2006-2007 Section EventsCariboo held a field tour to the Willow River Demonstration Forest Society Woodlotwith 54 participants. Section members and other forest professionals also lead 600elementary school children on a “walk in the woods” educational event near PrinceGeorge.2008-2009 Section EventsCariboo Section was very active during 2008–2009, with a Section AGM and dinner inPrince George that included the screening of the movie ‘Green Chain’. Directed by MarkLeiren-Young, the film was screened as part of a strategy to continue to use controversial,high profile events to attract interest in the Institute, the Section AGM, and to reach out tothe community. The event occurred in partnership with the Prince George Railway andForestry Museum. Ticket sales were in the order of 40, but the press coverage allowed forhigh profile. In conjunction with National Forest Week, the Section organized specialWalk in the Woods School Tours. 33 volunteers were recruited in collaboration with theAssociation of BC Forest Professionals – Prince George Network of Forest Professionals.600 students participated, with an equal number unfortunately being turned away. Thescheduling of a fall event worked well for teachers in general.Approximately 145 people attended the Section’s Robert Bateman lecture “Thinking Likea Mountain.” The event was successful in that it increased the Institute’s communityprofile, was revenue neutral and resulted in donations of $100 to each of five localcharities.The combined University of Northern British Columbia and College of New CaledoniaCIF/IFC Silver Ring ceremony was excellent, with attendance at near 130, despite only18 students in attendance. Special guests included Peter Marshall, CIF/IFC President, PatBell, Honourable Minister of Forests and Range, Jonathon Lok, ABCFP 62nd President,John Pineau, CIF/IFC Executive Director and Sharon Glover, CEO of the ABCFP.Cariboo SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 97 115 124Retired 6 7 4- 52 -

Student 10 17 4Total 113 139 132Central Ontario Section2006-2007 Section EventsCentral Ontario arranged a special luncheon meeting and presentation to promote theInstitute to Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources employees at Roberta Bondar Place inSault Ste. Marie.2008-2009 Section EventsCentral Ontario Section was very active with two evening seminars during the year, onefocusing on Canada Yew and the other on Fire Research. The Section also hosted twoSaturday field trips, one to a short wood logging site in upper Michigan and the other to alocal Sugar bush.A joint SAF-CIF/IFC spring Conference and Section AGM (‘Today’s Forests –Tomorrow’s Markets’) was very successful, with close to 130 participants from bothCanada and the U.S. The event was held in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, with the Sectionholding its AGM just after the first day of the conference.All Section events were open and advertised to the public, as well as to members inCentral Ontario and adjacent Sections.An opportunity during the region’s film festival was used to inform members and thepublic of the CIF/IFC’s Forest without Borders program. A booth was set up and CleanAir Kits were sold to gauge the market for these items.Chair Al Cameron attended and presented the CIF/IFC Gold Medal and CIF/IFC SilverRings at two ceremonies with Sault College. Board member Marc Hebert presentedCIF/IFC Central Ontario awards and the CIF/IFC Silver Rings and Gold Medal atCollege Boreal.Central Ontario SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 65 59Retired 13 10Student 4 6Total 8275Klondike Section- 53 -

2006-2007 Section EventsKlondike continued to coordinate participation in the national electronic lecture series inthe Yukon and actively recruited new members.2008-2009 Section EventsKlondike has much spirit and it is anticipated that the Section will see significant grownin membership in the coming years.Klondike SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 6 12 7Retired 0 0 0Student 0 0 0Total 6 12 7Lake of the Woods Section2006-2007 Section EventsLake of the Woods hosted a special luncheon in Dryden where Executive Director JohnPineau awarded belated Tree of Life certificates on behalf of the Section to long-timemembers Len Suomo and Don Dickson for their outstanding service to the Institute.2008-2009 Section EventsLake of the Woods Section held three meeting-seminars during 2008–2009. Each of theseevents included an associated field tour featuring different forestry and industry relatedissues. This year’s events focused on:• A commercial thinning trial• Impacts of deer browse on jack pine plantation• Stand and Site Guide PresentationThe third session also featured a CIF/IFC National Update from Executive Director JohnPineau, delivered via conference call, and a biofuel field tour to grinding operations. Atour of Abitibi Bowater Biomass Boiler in Fort Frances was also undertaken.In an effort to promote the Institute, non members were invited to all sessions includinglocal citizens committee, non-members with forest industry and Ontario Ministry ofNatural Resources. Several industry people attended the Biofuel field tour.Lake of the Woods Section- 54 -

Membership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 19 20 21Retired 4 1 3Student 1 3 1Total 24 24 25Manitoba Section2006-2007 Section EventsManitoba hosted a special meeting at the University of Winnipeg and successfully helpedthe University College of the North to achieve Silver Ring certification. The Section alsohosted national office staff for the filming of the Institute’s various digital videoproductions.2008-2009 Section EventsThe Section and National are working to assist with the implementation of an RPFAssociation in Manitoba, and to promote the continuing education and professionaldevelopment value of the Institute’s programs. The Institute’s Silver Ring Committee,using newly revised standards based largely on the recently revised standards of theCanadian Forestry Accreditation Board, recognized the University of Winnipeg’s twoprograms – Forest Policy and Management and Forest Ecology for receipt ofBaccalaureate Silver Rings. The first University of Winnipeg Silver Ring ceremony isplanned for fall 2009.The Section set up a CIF/IFC booth at the Annual Forestry Branch Meeting in the spring2009 where Director Trevor Stanley gave a brief talk on the Institute. The Section also setup the CIF/IFC booth at the Manitoba Forestry Association’s annual general meeting.Member Paul Chapman attended the CIF/IFC Silver Ring ceremony at UniversityCollege of the North, ensuring profile and engagement with the faculty and students.Manitoba SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 25 26 26Retired 3 4 4Student 5 6 1Total 33 36 31Maritime Section2006-2007 Section Events- 55 -

Maritime hosted a “meet the employers” student event at the University of NewBrunswick. Section members also worked tirelessly to plan and organize the Institute’s100 th anniversary conference and annual general meeting.2008-2009 Section EventsThe Maritime Section was very active throughout the year, hosting a Section AGM inApril, 2009. Other events included a University of New Brunswick (UNB) Studentcurling night with CIF/IFC members and a Maritime College of Forest TechnologyStudent bowling event, also with CIF/IFC members.The Section planned, delivered and hosted the highly successful 100th National AGMand conference in Fredericton in September 2008. Many volunteer hours ensured thesuccess of this event.The Section co-hosted the Lumberjack competition at UNB. Members were part of theaudience and provided informal information to fellow practitioners. A display was alsoset up at the Canadian Woodland Forum Meeting.The Practitioner newsletter, jointly produced with Association of Professional Forestersof New Brunswick was produced four times during the year. The Section Council alsocompleted a mail-out to inform the membership about upcoming changes in their bylaws.The Section participated as a member on the Council for Forestry Promotion andRecruitment, also known as Go Forestry!Maritime Section organized the CIF/IFC Silver Ring ceremony for the University of NewBrunswick and Université de Moncton in April 2009. This event was solely andcompletely based on the Silver Ring being from the CIF/IFC.The Section was present at the graduation ceremony for the Maritime College of ForestTechnology in Fredericton to present graduates with the CIF/IFC Silver Rings and GoldMedal. This ceremony is a shared event between the schools and the Institute.Maritime SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 66 62 93Retired 21 20 26Student 76 123 33Total 163 205 152Newfoundland and Labrador Section2006-2007 Section Events- 56 -

Newfoundland and Labrador hosted a number of successful events and activities acrossthe province in conjunction with National Forest Week. Second Vice President AnneLeBrun Ruff and Executive Director John Pineau both visited the Rock to meet withSection members and participate in various activities, during the year.2008-2009 Section EventsNewfoundland – Labrador Section was busy throughout 2008–2009. Successful eventsincluded the annual Log-ALoad for Kids softball tournament in August 2008, whichraised close to $2,800 for Janeway Hospital.The Section AGM took place in Gander in October, and included a field tour and severaltechnical sessions. A Mini- Forum in Corner Brook in December was well attended, andthe CIF/IFC Silver Ring ceremony at the College of North Atlantic in March 2009 wasalso successful. A Bio-energy Mini-Forum was presented in St. John’s during April. ACIF/IFC Recruitment presentation to Students at the College of North Atlantic was alsocompleted. The Section participated with a booth at Forestry Fair – 2009 in April. ATechnical Forum in Goose Bay took place in May as well as a Legacy Project unveiling,which was an outdoor classroom at College of North Atlantic. The Section also initiated amentoring program with its student membership.Two tree planting activities in St. Johns in support of fund raising efforts for Forestwithout Borders were undertaken by the Section, with close to $1800 raised. The Sectionalso participated in “Futures from Forest” DVD and PowerPoint production from the fallof 2008 to present. The DVD is an ongoing project in partnership with the Model Forestof Newfoundland and the Department of Natural Resources.The Section’s e-newsletter is typically sent out every four months with an update onSection activities and happenings. Currently the Section is working with the ModelForest on a second “career” model which would eventually be used in all Newfoundland-Labrador high schools.The Section gave an inspirational presentation at the college of the North Atlantic. It wassuccessful as five students joined; four expressed interest in the new mentor program (thefour were eventually hooked up with long standing CIF/IFC members). The Section alsomaintained a seat on the Executive for a student councillor.The Section prepared and released four articles on various forestry related topics to localnews papers. Unfortunately there was very little uptake (deemed not controversialenough). Some ran in the small local papers that were likely starved for stories. TheSection was successful however in getting province wide coverage on an article regardingthe future management of crown lands. There was a generally good response andfeedback.Newfoundland and Labrador SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07- 57 -

New/Active 71 71 78Retired 8 7 7Student 9 10 4Total 88 88 89Northern Ontario Section2006-2007 Section EventsNorthern Ontario partnered with the Lake Abitibi Model Forest to host a specialeducational event at the Wade Lake Junior Ranger Camp near Cochrane during NationalForest Week. Several hundred students from area schools participated.2008-2009 Section EventsNorthern Ontario Section hosted a barbecue and lunch seminar in November 2008featuring presentations on Species at Risk and the Think Forests! National recruitmentcampaign.In March 2009, the Section also partnered with the Lake Abitibi Model Forest to deliverthe Paving the Way Conference at Northern College in Porcupine. The conferencefocused on surviving resource economic turmoil. The promotion of forestry relatedcareers took place at Cochrane Ontario Ranger Camp during events held in January andFebruary.Northern Ontario SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 35 38 33Retired 1 2 1Student 0 20 0Total 36 60 34Northwestern Ontario Section2006-2007 Section EventsNorthwestern Ontario Section members assisted with the planning and delivery of theOntario Professional Foresters annual conference in Thunder Bay focusing on climatechange and forestry. The Section also held numerous events with Lakehead University,where the majority of students became members of the Institute.2008-2009 Section EventsNorthwestern Ontario Section was very active throughout the year. A highly successfulforest inventory workshop was organized and hosted by the Section in February 2009. As- 58 -

a result of generous donations secured from sponsors including Timberline and theOntario Ministry of Natural Resources, there was no cost to the participants. Over 60people, including many CIF/IFC members were able to attend. The workshop helped toraise the Institute’s profile locally and was well-received.The Section also hosted a Species at Risk workshop at Lakehead University, facilitatedby Matt Meade from CIF/IFC National. The annual Lakehead University student socialwas once again a huge success with Dr.Chander Shahi providing an excellentpresentation entitled “Meeting People’s Needs Through Joint Forest Management inIndia.”The Section supported the 2009 Envirothon Competition which was held at theKingfisher Lake Outdoor Education Centre. Two teams from Thunder Bay and one fromDryden participated, both staying overnight at the Centre.The Section also actively supported forestry students at Lakehead University andConfederation College through direct sponsorships, CIF/IFC Silver Ring subsidies, and abursary. With the support of the Ottawa Valley Section, and in exchange for some labouron the Section’s tree cleaning project, the Section was able to provide LakeheadUniversity Student Members with the financial support they needed to attend the CIF/IFCAGM in Fredericton. The Section also attended and actively participated in the annualforestry career fair at Lakehead University in January 2009.Dr. Matthew Leitch provided a story for the University College News Section of theChronicle describing the educational opportunities presented by the wildfires thataffected some of the Hogarth Plantations and recent developments in Wood Science atLakehead University. The article appeared in the September/October 2008 issue. TheInstitute was represented by Section Chair Craig Robinson and Director Dr. NancyLuckai, who spoke and presented CIF/IFC Silver Rings to graduating students at both theLakehead University and Confederation College Ceremonies. The Section continued towork on a carbon offset program initiated last year. This included manual tending toremove grass competition around planted seedlings at the Kamview Nordic Ski Centre.Section members planned for and applied herbicide, with the work completed in June. Intotal, 9000 seedlings were planted in a field at the Kamview Nordic Centre in the city ofThunder Bay.The Section secured the funding for the project through Trees Ontario in cooperationwith the Forest Renewal Cooperative and a donation from the OPFA 2008 AGM. Inaddition to creating carbon offsets, this project provided opportunities for students forstudy, for interaction with the Nordic skiing community, and to enhance the profile of theCIF/IFC and forestry within the skiing community. Section members also continued towork on the Pennock Creek Trail project throughout the year, including deliveringsummer tours. The project highlights good forest management in Ontario. Manyinternational visitors participated in these tours, as well as local community members andthe environmentally conscious public.- 59 -

Northwestern Ontario SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 60 56 59Retired 4 5 3Student 24 37 10Total 88 98 72Nova Scotia Section2006-2007 Section EventsNova Scotia held its annual general meeting in conjunction with the RegisteredProfessional Foresters of Nova Scotia in Truro. Second Vice President Anne LeBrunRuff attended. The Section also held a tree-planting ceremony at Victoria Squareattended by Past President Dr. Wilfrid Creighton and many other dignitaries.2008-2009 Section EventsThe Section’s primary focus during 2008–2009 was to provide continuing forestryeducation opportunities to members. The Section’s joint AGM with the RegisteredProfessional Foresters of Nova Scotia (RPFANS) focused on Biomass. The event waswell attended.The Section also amalgamated executives with RPFANS. Several fall workshops areplanned with themes including Aboriginal forestry, a Mushroom Foray, Long Termmanagement, forest ecosystem classification, a Biomass Workshop, and uneven agedmanagement.The Section continues to sponsors a school teacher in the annual Atlantic teachers Tour topromote forestry awareness and career options. The Section Executive currently iscampaigning to recruit new members with one on one personal contact.Nova Scotia SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 55 57 64Retired 6 7 8Student 2 11 7Total 63 75 79Orléans Section2006-2007 Section Events- 60 -

Orléans held a special event at the University of Quebec in Temiscaming where studentsand faculty learned about the benefits and value of CIF/IFC membership from DirectorEvelyne Thiffault and Executive Director John Pineau. The students were treated to pizzaafter the presentation. Orleans Section achieved a record number of members in 2007–2008.2008-2009 Section EventsQuelques activités ont été proposées cette année aux membres de l’IFC résidents àQuébec. Ils ont été notamment invités, gratuitement, à la pause café gourmande et au 5 à7 organisés à l’Université Laval.Dans le but de permettre à l’IFC de jouer son rôle dans la formation continue et ledéveloppement professionnel, le programme des conférences électroniques estsystématiquement affiché à l’UL, au Cégep Sainte Foy et au Centre de foresterie desLaurentides du Service Canadien des Forêts. Il a aussi été demandé à ce que cesconférences soient annoncées sur le site internet du Centre d’étude de la Forêt (CEF).Cette année, la section n’a pas eu l’occasion d’organiser de soirées débat-conférencecomme les autres années, mais une telle soirée est prévue dès cet automne.Pour aider, notamment, à augmenter le recrutement dans les formations forestières etdonner une image positive de la foresterie, les membres du bureau de la section, aidés deplusieurs membres, de John Pineau et d’Anne Lebrun Ruff, ont tenu un stand au salon dela forêt. Ce salon est organisé par les étudiants au bac de l’UL et est destiné au grandpublic. Il contribue à donner une image différente et positive de la foresterie. Denombreux étudiants au secondaire y viennent avec leurs parents.La section a aussi animé un stand pendant le Salon carrière-étude organisé par le Cegepde Sainte-FoyLes membres de la section ont envoyé un texte (en français) et des photos pourpublication dans le Forestry Chronicle pour presque chacune des activités de la section :• Salon de la forêt (janvier 2009)• Salon carrière-étude Cegep Sainte Foy (février 2009).• Pause café gourmande – étudiants gradués (mars 2009)• 5 à 7 1er cycle (mars 2009)• Colloque du CEF (avril 2009)• Soirée de remise des joncs de l’Université Laval (avril 2009)• Présentation du médailler d’or de l’UL 2009Luc Bouthillier a sélectionné le meilleur texte d’opinion écrit par les étudiants dans lecadre de son cours au bac en foresterie et l’a soumis pour publication dans le ForestryChronicle. Les enseignants du Cegep Sainte Foy ont été encouragés à faire de même.Enfin, Myriam Drouin, membre du bureau exécutif, travaille activement à actualiser lapage internet de la section pour le site de l’IFC.- 61 -

Dans le but d’augmenter la visibilité de l’IFC, de faire connaître la section aux étudiantset de les inviter à devenir membre, la section Orléans a organisé un diner pizza au CegepSainte Foy au cours duquel les étudiants du CEGEP ont puvisionner la vidéo des 100 ansde l’IFC et Évelyne Thiffault a présenté l’institut.Une opération de promotion a aussi été menée auprès des étudiants du premier cycle del’Université Laval sous la forme d’une soirée vin et fromages, où l’entrée était gratuitepour les étudiants et autres participants déjà membres de l’IFC. Au cours de cette soirée,les participants ont visionné la vidéo des 100 ans de l’IFC et Luc Bouthillier a présentél’IFC. La section a aussi obtenu l’autorisation pour avoir, dès cet automne, un tableaud’affichage dans le pavillon de foresterie de l’UL, réservé à l’Institut Forestier duCanada.Enfin, parce qu’il ne faut pas les oublier, la section a tenu à se faire connaître desétudiants gradués de l’Université Laval en organisant une pause café gourmande à l’UL(café et pâtisseries) au cours de laquelle Évelyne Thiffault a présenté l’IFC. L’instituts’est aussi fait connaître des étudiants gradués d’autres universités au Québec grâce àune commandite accordée par l’IFC pour l’organisation du colloque du CEF etl’organisation par la section Orléans, pour la deuxième année, d’un concours de lameilleure affiche scientifique.La section n’a pas eu l’occasion cette année de faire publier des textes ou des opinionsdans les médias locaux. Par contre, les tenants d’un journal local ont demandé à êtretenus au courant de la tenue des futures soirées débat-conférence organisées par lasection.Enfin, quand c’était possible et qu’un tel événement était organisé, un ou plusieursmembres du bureau de la section ont participé aux cérémonies de remise des joncs. Ainsitrois membres du bureau exécutif ont participé à la cérémonie des joncs du Cégep deSainte Foy et quatre membres du bureau ont participé, avec Anne Lebrun Ruff, à lacérémonie des joncs du bac en foresterie de l’Université Laval.Orléans SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 53 53 65Retired 14 16 10Student 74 58 10Total 141 127 65Ottawa Valley Section2006-2007 Section EventsOttawa Valley members participated in a special career week, staffing a special displayand promoting forestry careers to approximately 6,000 students. The Section partnered- 62 -

with the Eastern Ontario Model Forest to deliver another successful Christmas Seminar inKemptville.2008-2009 Section EventsThe Ottawa Valley Section partnered with the Eastern Ontario Model Forest to plan anddeliver the very popular annual Christmas Seminar in Kemptville in December 2008. Theevent included a full turkey lunch and was very well attended despite some unpleasantwinter weather.The Section also hosted an Evening with Brent Connelly in February 2009. Brent is theauthor of some great forestry books including Holy Old Whistling and Finer than Hair ona Frog. The evening included a dinner at the historic Officer’s Mess in downtownOttawa.Ottawa Valley SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 36 44 46Retired 23 24 20Student 8 16 1Total 67 84 67Rocky Mountain Section2006-2007 Section EventsRocky Mountain held two annual technical workshops in Edmonton during 2007–2008,one focusing on reclamation and remediation sign-off implications for forestprofessionals and a second on the oil and gas sector in Alberta.2008-2009 Section EventsThe Rocky Mountain Section was very active throughout 2008–2009. A Grizzly BearManagement in Alberta – Technical Session took place in January. The ProgramCommittee included Bev Wilson and Sarah Gooding, with Mark Kube serving as MC.Past President Fred Pinto attended and represented the National Executive.The Rocky Mountain Section AGM was held jointly with the Canadian Forest Service inMarch, and also featured a Short Rotation Woody Crop Production Workshop. TheSection made a presentation at the College of Alberta Professional Foresters AGM inJune 2009. The University of Alberta ALES Undergraduate Awards Reception took placein March.The Section hosted a Pizza Lunch at the Northern Applied Institute of Technology(NAIT) in November and a University of Alberta Pizza Lunch in January, with the- 63 -

College of Alberta Professional Forest Technicians and the College of AlbertaProfessional Foresters pitching in and helping out, respectively.The Director and Chair of the Section represented the Institute at the CIF/IFC Silver Ringceremony at the University of Alberta Ceremony in March, and the Chair and Treasurerpresented the CIF/IFC Silver Ring at NAIT’s ceremony in April.The year was highly successful in terms of membership and student activities. TheSection is beginning its preparations for the 102nd CIF/IFC AGM and Conference to beheld in Jasper Alberta – September 27– 29, 2010. All is proceeding well.Rocky Mountain SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 321 369 510Retired 15 13 16Student 30 37 10Total 366 419 536Saskatchewan Section2006-2007 Section EventsSaskatchewan held its annual Vic Begrand memorial golf tournament to raise fundstowards the Section’s scholarship. Two section members and their spouses alsoparticipated in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The Section continued to produce aquarterly newsletter.2008-2009 Section EventsThe Saskatchewan Section was very active during 2008–2009. The Section AGM andProfessional Development Session included an overview of results-based forestlegislation and discussion on BC’s experience with results-based forest legislativereform. The Section held a silent auction during the AGM to raise funds for the VicBegrand Scholarship. There was discussion on doing the same during next year’s AGMand splitting funds raised between the Vic Begrand Scholarship and FACT.The Section also hosted a Career Fair and Beer and Chilli Night on Thursday November6, 2008 at the Saskatchewan Forestry Centre, downtown Prince Albert. 30 SIASTstudents from the Integrated Resource Management, Forest Ecosystem Technician andGeographic Information Systems courses attended this event. The evening includedinformation booths and short presentations from the Saskatchewan Public ServiceCommission, Mistik Management, Saskatchewan Forest Fire Management Branch,Weyerhaeuser, Natural Resources Canada, Saskatchewan Environment’s ForestryService and Environmental Protection branches, and the Conservation Officers. Thestudents were able to speak directly with and ask questions of forestry organizations that- 64 -

hire summer students and graduate employees of the three SIAST programs. Many of thestudents and booth representatives were encouraged by the questions and discussionsregarding potential future employment. This year’s event included a chili contest. Thisevent was not only for the students, but also provided networking opportunities andallowed recruitment of some new members in the process.The annual Vic Begrand Golf Tournament was an excellent social event and a greatfundraiser as well. Councillor, Vicki Gauthier recently completed a student membershipdrive signing 18 new student members to the section. This year has seen the greatestresponse by the students in joining the CIF/IFC. This is undoubtedly due to Vickienthusiastic approach, as well as better communication of the benefits of membership andthe revised fee structure for the CIF/IFC Silver Rings. There is much benefit to theSection from our partnership with the Association of Saskatchewan ForestryProfessionals (ASFP) in joint dues collection and increased visibility thought jointhosting of our AGM and other events. The Section strives to communicate the benefits ofCIF/IFC membership at all student and jointly hosted ASFP events.On April 4th 2009 the Saskatchewan Section of the Canadian Institute of Forestry hostedthe 8th Annual Silver Ring Ceremony for the graduating students of the FET and IRMprograms from SIAST. In all there were 19 graduates who received silver rings. The GoldMedal for outstanding academic achievement and leadership was presented to ChaseDavies from the FET program. The event was attended by CIF/IFC SaskatchewanSection Chair/Director – Mark Doyle, Vice Chair – Michael Bendzsak, Councillor VickiGauthier and at least 8 other members along with the students—the majority now beingstudent members. Members of the executive and section members made toasts and awardpresentations. Councillor Vicki Gauthier played a key role along with the studentrepresentatives (Jaelyn Willness and Allison Eley) in coordinating the event. The Sectionwas one of the many local financial sponsors of the event.The Section released three newsletters (Birch and Bark) during this time period (August08, November 08, June 09). The feedback from the membership has been positive. Areport on the section AGM and a report on the 8th Annual SIAST CIF/IFC Silver RingCeremony and Gold medal recipient were written and submitted. Both write-upsappeared in the May/June 2009 edition of The Forestry Chronicle.Saskatchewan SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 104 68 69Retired 2 1 0Student 18 5 4Total 124 74 73Southern Ontario Section2006-2007 Section Events- 65 -

Southern Ontario helped to sponsor and participated in a national bio-energy conferenceat the University of Toronto. Section Member and 2007 Presidential Award recipientMack Williams, who began his 21st year as editor of the Section’s newsletter, wrote anexcellent review and editorial on bioenergy for The Forestry Chronicle.2008-2009 Section EventsSouthern Ontario Section was busy during the year. A social event in Toronto at theUniversity of Toronto was well attended by members and students including FlemingCollege students from Lindsay. The evening presentation by Fred Pinto focused onForests without Borders.The Section’s AGM was held in June and included a field tour in Norfolk County.Additional events are planned for the summer and fall, including another field tour andworkshop.The Section sponsored CONFOR, a student lead and attended conference in late Januarynorth of Toronto. CIF/IFC had excellent presence at this event.The Section moved to an electronic newsletter this year; however the Section is currentlylooking to find a new newsletter editor as a newsletter has not been produced sinceDecember. Mack Williams retired as newsletter editor after 94 issues and was givenmuch recognition for his service. He has also received 2 other awards from the OPFA.The CIF/IFC Silver Ring ceremony at Fleming College was attended by Section ChairMike Clarke. All students at Fleming are members of the CIF/IFC and the Institute’sprofile and presence were strong.Southern Ontario SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 56 71 74Retired 22 24 28Student 60 29 5Total 138 124 107Vancouver Island Section2006-2007 Section EventsVancouver Island Section members are already planning the Institute’s 101st annualgeneral meeting and conference in Nanaimo for September 2009. During National ForestWeek, the Section also participated in the Federation of British Columbia WoodlotAssociations annual general meeting with a booth that promoted CIF/IFC membership.2008-2009 Section Events- 66 -

Vancouver Island Section members worked diligently in the planning of the Institute’s2009 annual general meeting and conference in Nanaimo. Many hours of volunteer timeand effort have been provided by dedicated members, and will ensure success.A special evening dinner and guest lecture by Jim Snetsinger, Chief Forester of the BCMinistry of Forests and Range was well attended.The Silver Ring ceremony at the University of Vancouver Island (VIU) saw excellentCIF/IFC representation. Jeff Monty, Chair of the Section spoke to the graduating class atVIU in May 2009.Vancouver Island SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 74 84 87Retired 18 20 25Student 24 28 8Total 116 132 120Vancouver Section2006-2007 Section EventsVancouver held its annual beer and chilli cook-off at the University of British Columbiato introduce UBC and BCIT students to the CIF/IFC in a fun way. 150 faculty, students,staff and CIF/IFC members participated. The Section signed up all UBC students andundertook fund-raising and is coordinating travel for students to attend the Institute’sannual general meeting and conference in Fredericton.2008-2009 Section EventsThe Vancouver Section was very active during the year, and continued to hold its annualseries of dinner meetings at Van-Dusen Gardens. These events are always wellanticipated and attended. The evenings feature dinner and a relevant forestrypresentation. The Section also hosted a special presentation this year by Linda Coady,Vancouver 2010 Olympics Sustainability Director called “Leveraging the Games forSustainability” in November 2008. An annual student “Chilli Cook-off Competition” wasalso held in November to promote CIF/IFC to UBC Forestry students. The Section ran amini Quiz Bowl competition this year as part of the event which was a lot of fun. Themonthly dinner meetings are traditionally held from September through April annually.This year’s speakers included:• September, 2008 – “Mountain Pine Beetle” – Dr. John McLean, UBC Forestry(Retired), Vancouver- 67 -

• October, 2008 – “From Seeds to Forests: Genetic Resource Management in BC” –Brian Barber, A/Director, Tree Improvement Branch, MOFR, Victoria• January, 2009 – “Climate Change” – Dr. Richard Hebda, Curator, Botany andEarth History, Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria• February, 2009 – “Urban forest interface – wildfire issues” – Bruce Blackwell,Blackwell and Associates, North Vancouver• April, 2009 – International Forestry “Forestry in Belize” – Dr. Stephen Mitchell,UBC Faculty of Forestry and Faustino Chi (PhD student from Belize)Members were emailed monthly with information about upcoming dinner meetings orother events. The Section also circulated information from National office, if deemed tobe of wide interest to members.The University of British Columbia’s CIF/IFC Silver Ring ceremony in March 2009 wasanother huge success, with several hundreds of friends and family in attendance. ChrisLee (Vancouver Section member) presented the history and significance of the CIF/IFCsilver rings, and acknowledged the Vancouver Section council members who werepresent (Candace Parsons, Chair, Tristan Banwell, Gerry Burch, Janet Mitchell and TaraBergeson). Chris received his CIF/IFC Silver Ring 30 years ago when he graduated fromthe University of Toronto. Chris has the rare distinction of being 1 of only 3 people whowas both Executive Director and later national President of the CIF/IFC. The eveningconcluded with the Silver Ring ceremony itself—the traditional presentation of silverrings to signify completion of an accredited Canadian Forestry degree program. UBC wasthe first school to present these rings and has been doing so since 1953. Dean JackSaddler bravely read out the names and brief write-ups (often very humorous!) of the 64UBC graduating students. Chris Lee presented the rings to the students, assisted byCandace Parsons. Two parents asked to present the ring to their sons—Frank Blom gavea ring to son Garrett Blom and Marise Wickman presented a ring to son ChristopherWickman. A very special presentation was made to Dr. John McLean, who has been along-time CIF/IFC member (since 1977), and who received the first silver “member’sring” given to a Vancouver Section member.It was an absolutely fabulous evening, and it was great to see so many UBC faculty andstaff there to help celebrate the students’ achievement in getting to this point in theiracademic career. Everyone looked gorgeous all dressed up! Special guests included MikeApsey, Gerry Burch and Patrick Duffy. Much appreciation goes to Tara Bergeson forhelping to organize this event along with UBC Forestry Student Services staff (especiallyYuko Lee). Rob Kozak ended the evening by thanking everyone for attending, andespecially to Professor John Worrall for being such a great mentor to him and to so manyother students over the years. Thanks to the following generous sponsors: ForestryUndergraduate Society/Grad Fund-raising Committee, BC Timber Sales, Association ofBC Forest Professionals, Four Seasons Hotel, Shaughnessy Restaurant at Van-DusenGardens, BC Hydro.- 68 -

The Vancouver Section also provided numerous write-ups for The Forestry Chronicleduring 2008–2009.Vancouver SectionMembership 2008/09 2007/08 2006/07New/Active 127 122 90Retired 26 22 25Student 85 97 4Total 238 241 119- 69 -

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Appendix GTable of CIF/IFC Electronic Newsletters(2008 to 2010)The national e-newsletter continues to be very popular amongst members and isdistributed by email six times a year since its inception in 2007, in opposite months toThe Forestry Chronicle. The e-newsletter continued to focus on CIF/IFC national andsection news, useful information, resources and tools for members in the form of links toPDF documents, Web sites, photos, computer models, digital video clips, and othergeneral forest sector news and information from relevant forestry and natural resourcesorganizations.2010 National E-NewsletterTitleJanuary 2010 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2010 – 1March 2010 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2010 – 2Hyperlinkhttp://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=18http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=202009 National E-NewsletterTitleDecember 2009 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2009 – 7CIF/IFC – Annual General Meeting & Conference, Nanaimo, BCSeptember 2009 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2009 – 5July 2009 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2009 – 4March 2009 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2009 – 2January 2009 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2009 – 1Hyperlinkhttp://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=17http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=16http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=15http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=14http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=8http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=22008 National E-NewsletterTitleNovember 2008 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2008 – 6September 2008 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2008 – 5July 2008 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2008 – 4March 2008 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2008 – 2January 2008 – Canadian Institute of Forestry E-news – Issue #2008 – 1Hyperlinkhttp://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=1http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=3http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=4http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=6http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/newsletter&id=7- 71 -

Appendix HForests Without Borders- 72 -

Appendix HDetailed description of our Forests without Borders programBACKGROUNDThe Institute’s application for a TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant toproduce 25,000 Clean Air Tree Kits has been accepted. A total of $73,000 will beprovided through the grant, allowing the production of the initial customized kits that willinclude the Institute’s logo. The Clean Air Tree Kits will be distributed to the Institute’s18 Sections and will be used to promote Forests without Borders to the public andmembers during local section events, and school outreach programs.Although the initial 25,000 kits will be distributed free of charge,supplementary and simultaneous fund-raising activities for theInstitute’s Forests without Borders program will be scheduled as partof the events. The use of additional kits (above and beyond the initial25,000) for Forests without Borders and school fund-raising will alsobe promoted.The globe-shaped clean air tree kits contain everything required to successfully plant atree, including white spruce (Picea glauca) seeds, jiffy-pot, quick soil mix pellet andinstructions. Within the kit is a unique alphanumeric code that can be entered onto theWorld Clean Air web site (http://www.wcafi.org/en/Home.aspx). Every code entered willresult in a tree planted by the World Clean Air Forest Initiative. We are in the process ofnegotiating with the World Clean Air Forest Initiative to have these trees planted inForest without Borders projects. The kits are environmentally friendly, made from 100%biodegradable and compostable material derived from potato waste and corn starch resin.Additionally, they are produced in Canada and feature endorsement by the UnitedNation’s Environmental Program “Plant for the Planet”(http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/).- 73 -

Forests without Borders is a charitable program operated by the Canadian Institute ofForestry. Forests without Borders works with existing non-government organizations todeliver the skills, knowledge and tools that enable poverty stricken communities aroundthe world to effectively meet their challenges and to realize the many benefits obtainedfrom the forest. The scarcity of resources in these communities such as fuel, shelter andwater results in a cascade of problems that undermine human security and health. Manyof these problems can be effectively resolved through proper forestry.RATIONALThis project is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the benefits of forestecosystems and our environment by distributing 25,000 Clean Air Tree Kits to students.The Forests without Borders ‘Growing a Future Together’ campaign will focus onhelping students recognize that they can make adifference for our world, by improving the generalecology and biodiversity of their neighborhood throughtree planting.The use of thousands of Clean Air Kits will raiseawareness and directly benefit communities byencouraging true sustainability (i.e. all components:ecological and environmental, social-cultural-spiritualand economic). The project will promote conservation and the wise use of our planet’sresources. These Clean Air Tree Kits will be distributed by CIF/IFC members to eachstudent during the commencement of local community environmental events such asEnvirothon competitions, forestry teacher tours, and other environmental workshopswhere CIF/IFC members participate.Canada’s communities are experiencing a decrease in new forest professionals and foreststewards; individuals with the training to help sustain and properly manage Canada’sforests. This project will spark interest and awareness amongst potential professionalswho are needed to sustain a high skill level, by incorporating forest science and thesocial, economic and technological knowledge associated with forestry across Canada.Since there is a lack of qualified professional individuals to fill available and future jobs,the demand for forest professionals is becoming more evident.With less students enrolled into forestry education across Canada, post secondary forestryeducation programs are becoming minimized. The loss of any forestry education programcuts into our capacity to educate the young professionals and practitioners of tomorrow,especially at a time when a shortage is imminent across the country. If enrolment intoforestry programs continues to decrease, these programs will begin reducing theircapacity, lowering funding and gradually moving towards complete closure.Consequently, it will be extremely difficult and expensive to re-start these programs.Hence, immediate action must be taken to reverse this trend. This project will be animportant part of that action by re-instilling awareness, understanding and interest- 74 -

amongst students.OUR PROJECTS1 – Watershed Restoration in IndiaIn India, we are working with a local nongovernmentalorganization (Watershed TrustOrganization - visit http://www.wotr.org for moreinformation). Established in 1993 WatershedTrust Organization has a long track record ofmajor achievements in getting people to work together to regenerate denuded land andrestore its ability to replenish aquifers, and enable the planted trees to supply food, animalfodder, fuel, medicine and construction material.2 – Trees for hope in ZambiaInitiated by a Canadian Institute of Forestry memberon his own accord this project currently plants about2 million trees annually in Zambia. The trees are usedby the people for food, fuel and construction. One ofthe tree species planted is an important source ofprotein for children and the sick. Find out more aboutthisproject:http://www.africancommunityproject.com/.3 – A community hall for a hopeful communityWorking with local people in southwest Uganda, weaim to help facilitate the Ugandan people inbuilding a much needed community centre. Thecentre will be used by children in the evening to dotheir homework; since many of the villages inwhich they live have no electricity. During the daythe centre would be used for adult education andcooperation. Currently, educational sessions areheld outdoors and they often have to be cancelled ifthe weather turns bad. The centre will provide manynew opportunities to the local people, including educational sessions on planting andgrowing trees to generate income for women and their children.- 75 -

Appendix IThink Forests!- 76 -

Appendix IDetailed description of our Think Forests! programBackgroundForestry schools across Canada have shown a significant decline in enrolments,threatening the longevity of forest educational institutions and the forest sector itself. Theloss of any forest education program will damage our ability to educate the youngpractitioners of tomorrow and train a new generation, in a time when a shortage of forestpractitioners is already imminent across the country. A more tangible and coordinatedeffort from within the forest sector is needed. The sector must allow youth theopportunity to make informed career choices, especially with respect to trulyunderstanding the diversity, high-tech, sustainability and stewardship-oriented careersforestry has to offer. Therefore, a commitment to support existing post-secondarycapacity in technical and professional programs must be evident.The problem of low enrolments in post-secondary forestry programs along with the agingdemographic of many working in the forest sector has created a high demand for bothtechnical and professional graduates in forestry. The National Forest ProgramRecruitment Committee (NFPRC) is working to tackle this problem by promotingforestry as an interesting, diverse and thoroughly modern career path. The committee wasset up in 2004 and consists of representatives of the CIF/IFC, the Forest ProductsAssociation of Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Association ofBritish Columbia Forest Professionals, the universities of Alberta, British Columbia andNew Brunswick, and Natural Resources Canada.ChallengesThe National Forest Program Recruitment Committee seeks todevelop a plan to reconnect the people in our communities back theforest resource, and to spark a national interest in all Canadians tobecome stewards of our globally important forest lands. Thecommittee will adopt a universally high-standard, dynamic nationalrecruitment plan where they will invest in promotional activities andmaterial over a five-year period from 2008 to 2011. With appropriatefunding and a focused effort, much will be accomplished to reversethe current trend of declining enrolments in Canada. Our focus will- 77 -

e to make sure forest programs are promoted to a larger demographic, especially towomen, Aboriginal students and visible minorities.Anticipated ResultsThe production, implementation and delivery of our planned initiatives will increaseenrolment in forestry educational programs in colleges, universities and technical schoolsacross Canada. We will be actively verifying our success through entrance survey givento forestry students, which will in turn aid in determining the effectiveness of theinitiatives. The results should be better in terms of the number of students enrolled inforestry educational programs from previous years. The forestry student populationshould gradually become more diverse, and include minority groups, Aboriginal studentsand women. A heightened awareness and respect for forest professionals shown amongstcareer counsellors and educators should also be evident.- 78 -

Appendix JLateral Routes- 79 -

Appendix JDetailed description of our Lateral Routes programSocial Networking - It's the way the 21st century communicates now and the CanadianInstitute of Forestry's (CIF) has joined the conversation. Our Lateral Routes new socialnetworking page, like the roots of a tree, will help keep our current/future membersanchored and engaged in all of the CIF’s activities, programs and special projects,contributing to professional development uptake, and facilitating growth anddevelopment. While our organization encourages and provides several “IRL” or “in reallife” social networking possibilities, this webpage also offers the popular online versionfacilitated through: Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and YouTube. Our members throughoutCanada and cyberspace can now meet other like-minded people and gather and sharefirst-hand information and experiences about any number of forestry topics…fromclimate change, biomass/bioenergy, developing friendships and professional alliances.The friends and colleagues that you can make and meet are just one of the many benefitsto social networking online. Another one of those benefits includes diversity because theinternet gives individuals from all around the world access to social networking sites.This means that although you are in the British Columbia, Canada you could develop anonline friendship with someone in Troms, Norway. Not only will you make newfriends/colleagues, but you just might learn a thing or two about new cultures, languages,perspectives and insights and learning is always a good thing.For more information or to check us out please visit: http://www.cififc.org/site/lateral_routes.- 80 -

Appendix KPartners & Affiliates- 81 -

Partnerships and SponsorshipsAppendix KDetailed Description of our Partners and AffiliatesBrief Description of RelationshipThe Institute continued to experience generous support and much success through anumber of existing and new partnerships and sponsorships during 2008–2009, despite thegeneral state of the economy and the world-wide recession. These partnerships andsponsorships provided increased value to the membership, kept Institute programssustainable and diversified revenue.The Forestry Research PartnershipThe Forestry Research Partnership (FRP) based at the Canadian Ecology Centre formallybecame a partner of the Institute in the delivery of extension and knowledge exchange forits significant array of forest science and research projects. In an effort to pool resources,build capacity and bring FRP science to a wider audience, the Partnership and theInstitute implemented an agreement in spring 2009 to work together on extension andknowledge transfer. The Partnership and the Institute had shared several internshipsbeginning in late 2007–2008, and will now look to additional human resourcescooperation. FRP project results will be made available directly to its partners andaffiliates and to CIF/IFC members through e-lectures, the FRP e-newsletter, workshops,seminars, tours, and other products and events, all delivered collectively by the twoorganizations. Most of these activities will be undertaken in collaboration with localCIF/IFC Sections wherever possible. The new partnership will enhance and growextension and knowledge transfer efforts for both organizations. The arrangement willbenefit all members and bring direct value through the dissemination of qualityinformation and sound forest science to the CIF/IFC membership, as well as helpful anddiversified funding revenue.The FRP was featured in a theme issue of The Forestry Chronicle (September/October2008) and also contributed significant content to the November/December 2008 issuefocusing on LiDAR use in natural resource inventories. An additional 500 copies of theSeptember/October 2008 Chronicle were printed as a result of direct FRP funding. Theseissues were provided to students and faculty free of charge at universities and collegeswith forestry programs across Ontario.Canadian SilvicultureCanadian Silviculture discontinued the free provision of their quarterly magazine to allCIF/IFC members in spring 2009, as a result of economic pressures. A new electroniconlyversion of the renamed international magazine “Silviculture” is now available tomembers at $20 annually, payable directly to the publisher. The original Canadian- 82 -

Silviculture magazine was considered to be a practical and high quality magazine and apositive addition to membership value during the past three years.The Canadian Wood Fibre CentreThe Canadian Wood Fibre Centre continued to provide much in-kind and monetarysupport to various CIF/IFC projects, particularly the national electronic lecture series.Many Canadian Forest Service scientists and researchers from across Canada have beenregular speakers in the Institute’s National Electronic Lecture Series. In 2008, theCanadian Wood Fibre Centre was again featured in a popular and well-subscribed themedlecture series focusing on their efforts to improve the optimize the value chain inCanada’s wood fibre production and use.The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR)The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) continued to provide directmonetary sponsorship of the National Electronic Lecture Series. A number of OMNRscientists have been featured as electronic lecture series speakers as well. The SustainableForest Management (SFM) NetworkThe Sustainable Forest Management NetworkThe Sustainable Forest Management Network continued to provide sponsorship toward anumber of Institute projects. The Network partnered with the Institute to deliver a seriesof three lectures, including one in French during the fall of 2008. SFM Network productsand outputs continue to be featured regularly in the Forestry Chronicle and in theInstitute’s e-newsletters. The Network is a major sponsor of the 101 st AGM andconference in Nanaimo.Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources (FORREX)British Columbia’s FORREX partnered with the Institute to deliver three electroniclecture series during 2008–2009. These lectures featured scientists and researchersaffiliated with FORREX and had a distinctly western Canadian theme. The three seriesfocused on forest watershed management, forest management dynamics, and forest socialsciences. All electronic lectures in the series were well subscribed in British Columbiaand from sites across Canada as well. FORREX also provided generous support toCIF/IFC national to attend their business meeting and visioning session in Vancouver infall 2008.Alberta Sustainable Resource DevelopmentAlberta Sustainable Resource Development provided direct sponsorship and support ofthe Institute’s national electronic lecture series during 2008–2009.British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range- 83 -

The Ministry of Forests and Range of British Columbia provided direct sponsorship ofthe Institute’s national electronic lecture series during 2008–2009.Ontario Professional Foresters Association (OPFA)The Ontario Professional Foresters Association provided direct sponsorship for theCIF/IFC’s national electronic lecture series in 2008–2009, and has committed to do soagain in 2009–2010. The Association also provided opportunities for the Institute topromote itself at their annual conference in Sudbury in April 2008.College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF)The College of Alberta Professional Foresters provided direct sponsorship of theInstitute’s national electronic lecture series in 2008–2009 and also provided generoussupport to CIF/IFC national for the opportunity to be featured to CAPF members in aspeaking tour of several Alberta municipalities in winter 2009.Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP)The Association of BC Forest Professionals continued to offer the Institute manypromotional opportunities in 2008–2009, including a CIF/IFC presentation at their annualgeneral meeting in Prince George during spring 2008. The ABCFP consistentlycontributes high-quality articles to The Forestry Chronicle.InternshipsThe Institute continued to be successful in obtaining external funding for internshipsduring 2008–2009. This included:• 100% funding – Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources → Species at RiskInternship: Matt Meade• 90% funding – FedNor → Forest Program Recruitment Internship: Wanda Leung• 90% funding – Heritage Fund Corporation → Forest Research IntegrationInternship (half of this position is shared with the Forestry Research Partnership):Mathieu Belanger• 50% funding – Natural Resources Canada → Communications and ExtensionInternship (half of remaining 50% is shared with the Forestry ResearchPartnership; the Institute receives half of the intern’s time while financing 25% ofthe salary): Michelle NadeauCIF/IFC internships continued to be filled in 2009–2010 through well advertised jobcompetitions including email blasts to all CIF/IFC student members across Canada. In allcases, student members or new active members were given preference for interviews, andmembership was taken into consideration during the final selection process. All internscurrently employed by the Institute are members. Externally funded youth internships are- 84 -

now a well established and essential human resources value for the Institute and itspartners (i.e. the CEC and the FRP). In most cases, reporting to the internship fundingagencies is straight-forward. Attention to detail and deadlines in the reporting processensures continued access to the programs. Internship funding provided over $80,000 tothe Institute between July 2008 and June 2009. As with all CIF/IFC internships, thesuccess of the individual with respect to acquiring experience and knowledge, potentialcareer paths, and in developing a network of forestry colleagues and friends, remain themost important desired outcomes.- 85 -

Appendix LForest Voices- 86 -

Appendix LForest Voices:Recommendations from the Canadian Institute of Forestry Board of Directors to the CCFMSummaryForest Voices:Recommendations from the Canadian Institute of Forestry Board of Directorsto theCanadian Council of Forest Ministers Coordination Group,Fredericton, N.B. September 2008.Since 1985 Canadian Council of Forest Ministers and their member agencies have causedtangible positive change to forest management in Canada. Forest management,particularly sustainable forest management, is a complex activity that has to balance theneeds of forest ecosystems to restore themselves after human activity and the needs ofcurrent and future generations of people. Members in the Canadian Institute ofForestry/Institut forestier du Canada as forest professionals are keenly aware of thecomplexity and difficulties involved in sustainable forest management. In this report weprovide recommendations that we believe will make the work of the Canadian Council ofForest Ministers and their member agencies more efficient and effective.IntroductionAs forest professionals we in the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier duCanada (CIF/IFC) will work with all that have an interest in maintaining the health offorests. Our mission is to promote forest stewardship. Over the past 100 years we haveworked with governments to develop and change polices related to forests, helpeddiffuse new knowledge and create a deeper understanding about forest ecosystems, andhelped individuals and communities in Canada and overseas find solutions to theirchallenges. Our activities are driven by our passion for forests and our desire to helppeople in a constructive and positive manner.- 87 -

Canada’s publicly owned forests are unique in the world – vast renewable resourcescontrolled by the provincial governments but rented out to private corporations. Thissystem has created many benefits for our citizens: the creation of high paying jobs, accessfor a variety of recreational users, and annually a large positive balance of trade.However, to continue to receive these and other benefits, we need to ensure we protectthe ecological integrity of these forests, i.e. ensure the ecological functions of the forestsare not impaired -something that the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) hascommitted to do with the agreement to maintain sustainable forests (CCFM 2003). Theacceptance of sustainable forests as the key concept in the National Forest Strategydemonstrates that Canadians want their forests to maintain the biological diversity,carbon storage, water regulation and the other myriad benefits we obtain from our forests.The term “protection” often means only one thing to many of our citizens – the forest isplaced into a park or a conservation area. Parks and conservation areas are important butare only one of the tools needed to ensure that the full complement of the ecologicalfunctions of our forests is maintained over the long term. Equally important is the needto ensure that all uses, including extractive uses, of our forests contribute to maintainunimpaired the natural ecological functions of our forests.While there are differences in the processes used in each province and territory toregulate forest activities there are certain similarities that are uniquely Canadian.Electronic data and analytical methods, for example, are fundamental components offorest management in Canada.Real World Issues in Virtual ForestsUnlike other forest nations, the management of Canada’s forests is based on forestinventories created primarily through the use of aerial photographs. These forestinventories are the principal datasets used in computer models to project changes in thestructure and composition of forests due to regeneration, growth and mortality caused byaging and natural and human caused disturbance. This use of interpreted data and virtualforest models are beneficial as they enable us to efficiently test and compare a variety ofdifferent harvest regimes (including no harvest) and regeneration scenarios over verylarge landmasses. However, we must not be blind to the need to ensure the data andrules used in sophisticated electronic tools are verified against the real world. Currentlyonly British Columbia requires and makes available to the public a comparison ofattributes between its forest inventories and the same attributes measured in the forest(BCMoF 2001). The differences between the forest attributes in the real world and asdescribed by interpreted remote sensed data are real and significant for some forests(BCMoF 2001, Pinto et al 2007).It is recommended that all forest inventories in Canada compare their derived attributesto the same attributes in the real forest. The influence of variation and bias foundthrough this comparison and their impact on the allowable harvest, habitat supply andcarbon budget must be reconciled and made available to the public.Comprehensive Reporting: Seeing the Forest for the Data- 88 -

The CCFM (2003) is committed to ecosystem management and reporting results offorestry activities. The governments of Canada and several provinces have published“State of the Forest” for their jurisdictions in the past 5 years. Each of these reports hasdifferences in the detail that is reported and the engagement sought from the public. Aclear attempt has been made to make the information easy to understand. This is acommendable achievement and we encourage all other jurisdictions to publish theirreports in a timely, accessible and comprehensive manner.The key objective to state of the forest reporting is to ensure the public is aware of thechanges to their forests and how these changes may influence the benefits they receive. Astate of the forest report that is seen by our citizens to be unbiased and comprehensivewill go a long way at creating a meaningful dialogue on the best policies to achievepublic benefits. It is therefore critical that the descriptors used to illustrate forest changesand their consequences are carefully selected to be objective, verifiable, and meaningful.Every profession that prepares audit reports has independent bodies to develop andevaluate the attributes used for reporting. Currently, state of the forest reports areprepared by the same groups that select and develop the attributes used in the reports. Toreduce the potential for bias we highly recommend that indicators used to describe thestate of Canada’s forests be developed by independent forest professionals and atransparent process that is open to scrutiny before being adopted.Based on the information and format used in already published state of the forestreports we recommend the following:1) The large geographic extent of forests in each province often makes it difficult todetermine local or even provincial impacts. Site district and site regionsummaries should be developed and the authors of state of the forest reportsshould highlight aspects of forest change of interest to the public good.2) Since changes to forests are difficult to detect due to long reporting lag times, dataquality and coarse resolution computer models, specific monitoring programsshould be employed to detect important trends that would serve as an earlywarning and enable corrective action to be taken.3) Creating a desired future forest condition requires investment in planning,implementation, monitoring and research. The current state of the forest reportslack an adequate analysis of investment levels in public forests. The adoption ofindicators described by Clark (1984) can be calculated from data alreadyavailable and can be compared to those of competing forest nations and in otherresource sectors.Weetman (1986) in his review of forest management in Canada calculated variousindicators described by Clark (1984) for 1982-83 and showed a disturbingly low level ofinvestment in regeneration, forest protection and research. Over the past two decadesthere has been an increase in planting and seeding as well as tending across Canada,with only one province showing a decrease (Table 1). Overall the area treated has almostdoubled, however the level of assisted regeneration remains low in all provinces east of- 89 -

the prairies. Currently less than half of the area harvested across Canada receivesassisted regeneration. A clear plan of action is urgently needed, particularly in easternCanada, to ensure forests that require assisted regeneration receive the requiredtreatments.The low level of assisted regeneration may be less of a concern if comprehensivestrategies for natural regeneration are being implemented. Comprehensive strategiesrequire at a minimum the retention of sufficient parent trees capable of producing seed onthe harvested sites, good information on seed crops and the exact timing of sitepreparation and vegetation control.We highly recommend the development of sound plans for areas where naturalregeneration is required, and the development of a national seed crop forecastingsystem to assist in the timing of site preparation and tending operations.Table 1. Percent of harvest area treated and receiving assisted regeneration inCanada (excluding the Territories)JurisdictionPercent of Harvest Area Treatedby Year (treated area = planted,seeded and tended)Percent of Harvest Area Plantedand Seeded by Year1982-831 2005-062 1982-831 2005-062British Columbia 67 101 51 76Alberta 67 137 63 75Saskatchewan 32 70 32 65Manitoba 11 69 11 62Ontario 55 96 30 49Quebec 20 67 22 26New Brunswick 56 86 31 24Nova Scotia 29 76 12 26PEI 59 67 18 32Nfld&Lab 62 48 13 32Canada 46 87 31 461Weetman 19862Data source: National Forestry database for area harvested, planted,seeded and tendedForest Dependent CommunitiesAccording to the 2001 census over 300 communities across Canada rely upon forestry for50% or more of their economic activity. However, this definition is limited, as it tends tofocus primarily on communities dependent on the forest products industry. Forestdependent communities are even more numerous in Canada if one includes communitieswhere people’s well-being and sense of place depends on their surrounding forestenvironment. Support for forest initiatives are more likely to be supported if moreCanadians see a direct connection with the initiative and their understanding of forests.- 90 -

Using this broader definition of forest dependent communities Canada needs to promote agreater understanding of forests and the people that are dependent on them. This is adifficult task as people are even more removed from direct interactions with the naturalworld than we have ever been. Louv (2005) suggests that when people have only asuperficial understanding or interest in the natural world they are more likely to be fearfulor romanticize it. A well informed public is necessary to deal with today’s environmentalissues that have complex social implications.Today, forestry like other human activities is a knowledge intensive endeavour. Thoseinvolved in forestry must not only understand ecological processes and function but alsounderstand social justice issues related to sharing power and resources among peopletoday and in the future. In order to help develop and maintain an understanding of forestswe need several different strategies.Currently most of the knowledge generating resources related to forests is found inlarge urban centres. However, there are examples of decentralized academic andresearch institutions and their benefit to remote regions and Canada as a whole.Research and academic institutions, including satellite offices located in small townsprovide a number of social, e.g. lower youth out migration, and economic benefits, e.g.employment diversity and stability. These centres help in the development andmaintenance of knowledge of the local forest and its people.Research and monitoring into all aspects of our forests and society will have to intensifyand become more widespread for Canada to achieve the goals of the current NationalForest Strategy. This publicly funded initiative can also serve as an important economicstimulus in forest dependent communities if research areas are developed as anexperimental forest where extractive research treatments are allowed and where thepublic would be welcome to visit and learn about the work being done. There is already ahigh degree of interest in natural resource research as witnessed by the growingexperiential eco-tourism market. Such research and monitoring facilities would providethe infrastructure to increase local community capacity that will encourage career choicesinto natural resources and science based disciplines. They would also create a knowledgebase and culture where people will work at finding their own best solutions to messyenvironmental problems.Currently most of the research on Canada’s forests is funded by the public. However, thepublic may never be fully aware of the work being undertaken. A greater emphasis onpublic awareness must become a fundamental way of operating for all publicly fundedforest research. This would serve two goals, one, it would improve our public’sunderstanding of forests, and two, generate an understanding of the knowledge needs offorests and the people that use them.National Sustainable Forest Bioenergy NetworkThe bioenergy sector is developing rapidly around the globe in response to a need toreduce the use of fossil fuels. As a forest nation, Canada has the potential to become one- 91 -

of the world’s largest producers of forest biofuels and bioenergy. Billions of dollars havebeen spent in Canada to foster bioenergy in general, and tens of millions have recentlybeen committed by governments to develop bioenergy networks to foster establishmentof conversion plants (e.g., BC Bioenergy Network). However, the less-newsworthy taskof ensuring sustainability of the forest resource while extracting more biomass has notreceived as much attention from government funding agencies and networks, even thoughthis is needed to underpin a sustainable bioenergy sector.It is therefore imperative that emerging forest bioenergy guidelines, regulations, policiesand legislation covering increased removals of forest biomass be built on a solidknowledge of environmental sustainability, be relevant within the context of current andanticipated forest operations in different jurisdictions across Canada, and be consistent inprinciple within a global context. Amongst other needs, this requires (i) reviewing andsynthesizing the national and international scientific literature, (ii) collating and theninterpreting current and relevant scientific data from Canadian forest ecosystems, (iii)reviewing current and anticipated trends in forest harvesting methods that will affectdistributions and removals of slash from sites, and (iv) reviewing current practices andpolicies in jurisdictions from around the world with more mature forest bioenergy sectorsso that key lessons learned can be applied in Canada. Once completed, policymakers inthe different jurisdictions across Canada can tailor this range of knowledge to their ownunique ecological and jurisdictional circumstances, which can vary between provinces.Rather than repeating these universal kinds of tasks within each province, overallsavings could be achieved by coordinating efforts, creating synergies, and sharingoutputs amongst provinces.Tasks could be as simple as sharing costs for translating key documents only available inforeign languages (especially from Nordic countries), or creating annotatedbibliographies or relevant databases of forest nutrients or biodiversity; more complextasks could include definitive reviews and syntheses, meta-analyses of relevant scientificfindings, or developing protocols that could be applied across provinces for field trials,monitoring, or sampling as part of other routine forest management practices (e.g., remeasurementof forest inventory plots); a common website could also be used to shareinformation generated.A workshop on sustainability was held in Toronto in Feb. 2008, and attended by ~130experts, largely from across Canada. One of the workshop conclusions was that Canadaneeds a formal network to enhance sustainability RD&D for forest bioenergy. TheCIF/IFC supports this conclusion, and recommends that the CCFM facilitate attainmentof common objectives by pooling funds and establishing a network to accomplishfoundational tasks that are common to the provincial and federal governments. Webelieve that creating a network would increase synergy and reduce overall costs toindividual governments; we also believe that it would ensure more rapid uptake of thelatest knowledge by different governments and industry. This kind of network could becreated directly by the CCFM or, alternatively, the CCFM could provide funds andguiding principles so that cooperative work could be organized and administered byexisting national forestry agencies such as the SFMN, or the CIF/IFC.- 92 -

Furthermore, current CCFM initiatives (such as the National Forest Information System,the National Forestry Database Program, and the Canadian Forest Inventory Committee)could be expanded to include some bioenergy components, thus bringing added value toinvestments that have already been made by the CCFM. There may also be parallels inprocess for cooperative sustainability work to the processes that the CCFM is using forcommon interests between jurisdictions in the Canadian Wildland Fire Strategy.Forests for the public goodForests serve all humanity in a variety of ways. Their ecological function such as waterand air filtration provides free ecological services to people. Since these services are freewe often overlook them. In Canada, with extensive forest cover, it is even more likelyfor us to take these services for granted both locally and internationally. For example,Canada does not use forestry as a development aid tool today even though an importantreason for the poverty and suffering in many areas is due to the lack of forest coverresulting in a scarcity of water, soil erosion, malnutrition and illness. We strongly urge areinstatement of forestry as a developmental tool for international aid.ConclusionWe applaud the CCFM for championing sustainable forest management across Canada(Rousseau 2003). Your leadership since 1985 has resulted in tangible progress in forestrestoration, the application of new knowledge in the science of ecosystem management,better public consultation etc. We recognize that forests are complex and forest activitieshave long term implications in a changing social and ecological environment, your workis difficult and to be successful will need the help of all Canadians. We in the CIF/IFCwill continue to support your efforts to better the lives of current and future generationsthat obtain benefits from forests.The CIF/IFC is a grass roots volunteer organization made up of passionate forestprofessionals. For us forests are a treasure and forestry is not a job but a passion. Weengage people in our local communities on the long term stewardship of forests throughlocal events. In any year over 50 local events occur across Canada. The CIF/IFCcontinues to develop new ways to promote innovation in a constructive manner with allinvolved in the stewardship of forests. Our most recent success has been the use of e-lectures that enable our members and interested public to listen to experts on a numberof highly relevant topics such as climate change, woodland caribou and bioenergy. TheForestry Chronicle, a feature since 1925, continues to be the most read forestry journalby forest practitioners in Canada. Our communication, charitable and educationalactivities are not based on convincing people to take certain positions instead we try andpresent information in a factual and scientifically credible manner, leaving those weengage to develop their own conclusions. We offer these communication services toyour organization as a means of communicating and reporting the activities of theCCFM. Our upcoming Annual General Meetings in 2009 and 2010 focus on the biofibreeconomy, climate change and the changing use and users of forests. Both themes areconsistent with the strategic objectives of the CCFM. We offer an invitation to theCCFM and its member agencies to participate in our future Annual General Meetings.- 93 -

ReferencesBritish Columbia Ministry of Forests (BCMoF). 2001. Forest Inventory AuditProgram. [online]. Available from http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/vri/audits/index.html[cited 11 August 2008].CCFM. 2003. National Forest Strategy 2003-2008. National Forest Strategy Coalition.Ottawa, Ontario. 26 p.Clark, R. 1984. Proposed criteria for evaluating forestry performance. Can. For. Serv.,Petawawa National Forestry Institute, Chalk River, Ontario. Internal Report.Louv, R. 2005. Last child in the woods: Saving our children from nature deficit disorder.Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill, N.C.Pinto, F.; D. Rouillard, J.M. Sobze and M. Ter-Mikaelian. 2007. Validating treespecies composition in forest resource inventory for Nipissing Forest, Ontario,Canada. For. Chron. 83(2):247-251.Rousseau, R. 2003. Canadian Council of Forest Ministers: Champions ofsustainable forest management. For. Chron. 79(4):748-751.Weetman, G. 1986. The state of Canadian forest management. For. Chron. 62:348-355.- 94 -

Appendix MTable of CIF/IFC Silver Ring Programs- 95 -

Appendix MTable of CIF/IFC Silver Ring Recognized Forestry Programs(Across Canada)Silver Ring Recognized Forestry ProgramsRecognized University Forestry ProgramsSchl Program HyperlinkBritish ColumbiaUBCUBCUBCUBCUBCUBCUBCUNBCU of AU of ABachelor ofScience in NaturalResourceConservationBachelor ofScience (ForestScience)B.Sc.F MajorForest ResourcesManagementBachelor ofScience in ForestryMajor ForestOperationsB.Sc.F inSpecialization inInternationalForestryBachelor ofScience in WoodProductsProcessingB.Sc MajorSpecialization inInternationalForestryUNBC Faculty ofNatural Resources& Env. StudiesB.Sc.F in BusinessManagementBachelor ofScience in Forestryhttp://www.forestry.ubc.ca/http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/http://www.unbc.ca/nres/Albertahttp://www.ales.ualberta.ca/forestry/http://www.ales.ualberta.ca/forestry/- 96 -

ManitobaU of W Forest Ecology http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/environmental-indexOntarioLULULUU of WHonours inBachelor ofEnvironmentalStudies (ForestConservation)Honours Bachelorof Science inForestry Four year(non co-op)programHonours Bachelorof Science inForestry Five Year(co-op) programForest Policy andManagementhttp://www.lakeheadforestry.ca/http://www.lakeheadforestry.ca/http://www.lakeheadforestry.ca/http://www.uwaterloo.ca/New BrunswickUNBBachelor ofScience in Forestry- Forest Ecosystemhttp://www.unbf.ca/forestry/ManagementProgramUNBBachelor ofScience in Foresthttp://www.unbf.ca/forestry/EngineeringU de MBaccalauréat desciences enforesterie - lagestion deshttp://www.umoncton.ca/umce-foresterie/écosystèmesforestiers programU de MBaccalauréat desciences en géniehttp://www.umoncton.ca/umce-foresterie/forestierU de M Agroforestry http://www.umoncton.ca/umce-foresterie/QuébecULULAménagement etenvironnementforestiersBaccalauréat detype coopéfératifen Opérationshttp://www.ffg.ulaval.ca/http://www.ffg.ulaval.ca/- 97 -

ULSchlforestiéresBaccalauréat detype coopératif enhttp://www.ffg.ulaval.ca/Génie du boisRecognized College Technical Forestry ProgramsAvailableHyperlinkProgramBCITCNCVIUNVITSCNAITSIASTSIASTSIASTUCNDiploma in ForestTechnologyNatural Resourcesand EnvironmentalTechnologyProgramResourceManagement,OfficerTechnology andForest ResourcesTechnologyNatural ResourceTechnologyDiplomaForest TechnologyDiplomaCooperateEducation OptionForest TechnologyProgramIntegratedResourceManagementForestryTechniciansForest EcologyTechnologyNatural ResourcesManagementTechnologyBritish Columbiahttp://www.bcit.ca/http://www.cnc.bc.ca/CNC_Programs/NRETech.htmhttp://www.mala.ca?http://selkirk.ca/rr/academic-programs/forest-technology/Albertahttp://www.nait.ca/program_home_13427.htmSaskatchewanhttp://www.siast.sk.ca/programs_courses_descriptions/IRM.shtmlhttp://www.siast.sk.ca/http://www.siast.sk.ca/programs_courses_descriptions/FET.shtmlManitobahttps://mycampus.ucn.ca- 98 -

ACCBCCLCCLULUSCSCSSFCMCFTMCFTCBCSFCGICATCSFCRForestryTechnicianTechnologieforestiereConfederationCollege ForestryTechnicianTechnologieforestiereLakehead Diplomain ForestTechnologyLakehead Diplomain IntegratedForest ResourcesManagementConservationForestryTechnicianIntegratedResourceManagementTechnologyForestryTechnicianForestryTechnicianTechnologieforestiereTechnologieforestiereTechnologieforestiereAmenagementforestierTechnologieforestiereAmenagementforestierTechnologieforestiereOntariohttp://www.algonquincollege.com?http://www.confederation.on.ca/forestrytech/http://www3.lacitec.on.ca/254.htmlhttp://www.lakeheadforestry.ca/http://www.lakeheadforestry.ca/http;//www.saultcollege.cahttp;//www.saultcollege.cahttp://www.flemingc.on.caNew Brunswickhttp://www.mcft.ca/http://www.mcft.ca/Québechttp://www.cegep-baie-comeau.qu.cahttp://www.cegep-ste-foy.qu.cahttp://www.cgaspesie.qu.cahttp://www.cegepat.qu.ca/http://www.cstfelicien.qc.cahttp://www.cegep-rimouski.qc.ca/Newfoundland & Labrador- 99 -

CNAForest ResourceTechnicianhttp://www.cna.nl.ca- 100 -

Appendix NTable of National CIF/IFC Awards- 101 -

Appendix NTable of National CIF/IFC Awards and Gold Medals(Brief Description)Canadian Forestry Achievement AwardIndividuals who have made unique and outstanding achievements in the field of forestry.It appreciates the value of consistent exceptional contributions made over a lifetime to thefield of forestry in addition to singular momentous achievements. This award has theobjective of encouraging excellence in the forestry profession.Canadian Forestry Scientific Achievement Awardindividuals who have made innovative and outstanding achievements in forestry researchin Canada. Recognition can be for developing new practices, process, or techniques, orfor demonstrating the practical applications of research in forestry. This award has theobjective of encouraging innovation, exploration, application, and excellence in forestresearch.International Forestry Achievement AwardIndividuals who have made unique and outstanding contributions or achievements ininternational forestry. It recognizes that Canada is a world leader in the practice offorestry and appreciates the actions of individuals who have shared this leadership withother nations. It can also recognize the actions of an individual to bring nations togetherto better forestry practices globally. This award has the objective of encouragingexcellence and cooperation in international forestry.James M Kitz AwardIndividuals who make significant, unique, and outstanding contributions in the field offorestry early in their career. It is named for James M Kitz, a member of the institute andan Alberta professional forester who met a sudden and untimely death at 36 years of age.Jim established a reputation early in his career for numerous contributions to the field offorestry. This award honours those contributions and the man by recognizing individualswho exemplify his lifestyle.Canadian Forest Management Group AchievementGroups or teams who have made significant, unique, and outstanding contributions toforest management in Canada. It appreciates the multidisciplinary nature of forestecosystem management by recognizing the many groups that are required to cometogether in the process. This award has the objective of encouraging excellence andleadership in group contribution to Canadian forest management.- 102 -

Presidential AwardThe Presidential Award is presented to individuals who have made significant orconsistent outstanding contributions to the Institute through their actions in support of theInstitute's mission. Specifically, they have advanced the stewardship of Canada's forestresources, they have demonstrated leadership in forestry, they have taken an active role inpromoting competence among forestry professionals, and they have fostered publicawareness of Canadian and international forestry issues. This award recognizes the hardwork, dedication, and commitment that individuals provide in following the Institute'smission and the profession.Section of the year AwardThe Section of the Year Award is presented to Sections that exemplify the objects of theInstitute and their dedication to implementing the strategic direction(s) identified by theNational Board of Directors. They demonstrate creativity, initiative, diligence, andperseverance in implementing and reporting on their activities in support of the Institute'sannual strategic direction(s) and the Institute's annual work plan. This award recognizesthe many individuals that keep a Section active, that involves the membership andstudents, and demonstrates commitment to nationally identified goals and objectives.Tree of Life AwardIndividuals who have made superior, dedicated or particularly effective contributions tosustainable forest resource management, forest renewal or sustained yield integratedmanagement of the forest and its intrinsic resources. (nominated by Sections)Gold Medal AwardOne Gold Medal one for each forestry baccalaureate school and one for each forestrydiploma school in Canada, shall be given annually to graduating students who shall beselected by the head of the school.James Miller ScholarshipThe James S. Miller Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student inNorthern Ontario who intends to pursue post-secondary education in natural resources ora related field.J. Michael Waldram Memorial Model Forest FellowshipA fellowship, valued at up to $1,000, open to all Canadian Aboriginal youth enrolled in atleast their second year in either a degree or diploma program in natural resourcemanagement at a Canadian university or college.Gold Medal Award- 103 -

BackgroundSince 1953, the Canadian Institute of Forestry has awarded a Gold Medal to a studentgraduating from each of the seven university forestry faculties and since 1992, thetwenty-three forestry technical schools in Canada.CriteriaThe recipient is selected by the head of the school in recognition of outstandingscholarship, sportsmanship and citizenship throughout the years of the program.Notification of Gold Medal Recipient1. Forestry school identifies the recipient of the Gold Medal.2. Forestry school advises National office of the name and mailing address of therecipient (three weeks in advance of the ceremony).3. School/ Institute Section is responsible for engraving the student's name on the plaque.4. Presentation of the Award to be held at the Canadian Institute of Forestry Silver Ringceremony, or other appropriate event arranged by the school and the Section5. A brief 100 word article on the Gold Medal recipient and a head and shoulders photoare to be submitted to National office for inclusion in the Forestry Chronicle.- 104 -