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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 -
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BackgroundSince 1953, the Canadian
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