Forestry students receive Lawson Climate & Sustainability Award
The Lawson Climate Institute (LCI) at the University of Toronto accelerates the university’s capacity to advance the technologies, policies, and incentives needed to make the global transition to net zero. The Institute is named in honour of Brian Lawson and Joannah Lawson for their transformative gift, establishing the Institute. LCI announced awardees of the Lawson […]
Impressions from the BSMI + MTI Industry and Community Workshop
Image: Participants at the BSMI + MTI Industry and Community Workshop held on November 28, 2025 at The Faculty Club, University of Toronto (photo Valerie Haddad). The Bioeconomy and Sustainable Materials Institute (BSMI) team has been engaging with industry and communities to discuss its research mandate and activity areas and collaboration for large-scale funding opportunities. […]
Mass Timber Institute Newsletter – November 2025 edition
Click HERE for the November 2025 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter. This issue features an interview with Prof. Rasoul Yousefpour regarding an economic impact assessment report on Ontario’s forest sector produced under his leadership with The Forest Economy and Decision Support Systems Lab at the University of Toronto in collaboration with the Ministry […]
2025 Master of Forest Conservation Capstone Presentations – December 9, 10 & 11
Join us once again (in-person or via Zoom) for the annual Master of Forest Conservation Capstone Presentations. Dates: Tuesday December 9th, Wednesday December 10th & Thursday December 11th Location: Room DA 200, Daniels Building, 1 Spadina Crescent, Toronto Zoom Links: Tuesday December 9th DAY 1 ZOOM LINK Passcode: Forestry Wednesday December 10th DAY 2 ZOOM […]
Silviculture: Building Resilient Forests for Nature, Industry and Society by Adjunct Professor Edward Wilson
For Forestry Adjunct Professor Ted Wilson, silviculture has been the guiding force of his career, a discipline that blends science, practice, and philosophy to create forests that are resilient, diverse, and beneficial for both people and the planet. He has dedicated much of his work to advancing professional learning and applied research, ensuring that foresters […]
Greener cities: U of T study advances future green roof design
In 2009, Toronto became the first city in North America to implement a mandatory Green Roof Bylaw, requiring new developments larger than 2,000 sq. m to dedicate part of their rooftop space to green roofs, areas designed exclusively for vegetation and not intended for public access under the bylaw’s criteria. An interdisciplinary team of researchers […]
David Martell recognized by the Canadian Institute of Forestry
David Martell, a professor emeritus of the University of Toronto’s Institute of Forestry and Conservation, has been recognized for Scientific Achievement by the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF-IFC). The award recognizes individuals who have made innovative and outstanding achievements in forestry research in Canada. Martell, who completed his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in industrial engineering […]
Peter Kuitenbrouwer (MFC 2019) authors book on the history, culture and science behind maple syrup
Sessional lecturer Peter Kuitenbrouwer (MFC 2019), a registered professional forester (RPF) and graduate of the Master of Forest Conservation, is the author of Maple Syrup: A Short History of Canada’s Sweetest Obsession (Penguin Random House Canada, 2025). From the publisher: “The captivating story behind Canada’s beloved sweet treat From the quiet beauty of sugar maple […]
