Forestry News

Feb
16

Forestry’s first hybrid Capstone presentations showcase diverse range of student research

  The need for more green space in low-income urban settings. How Indigenous knowledge can benefit contemporary forestry. The history and future of China’s eucalyptus trees. These were just a few of the wide range of subjects elucidated during the 2021 Capstone presentations by students in the Master of Forest Conservation (MFC) program. Held on December 14 […]

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Feb
03

In Memoriam: John Cary

John Cary was a long-term supporter of the students, faculty and staff of our Forestry program here at the University. After his long career in planning and policy with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, he worked as a consultant on sustainable forestry and afforestation within Ontario. He continued to spread his influence with his […]

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Feb
03

Daniels Faculty Unveils Mural by Nipissing First Nation Artist Que Rock

  On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design officially unveiled a new mural design honouring the 215 children whose unmarked graves were discovered in May of last year at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, […]

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Dec
14

Temperature Check: Using Thermal Imaging to Assess Forest Health

Funded project by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority featuring the Daniels Faculty’s Dr. Jonas Hamberg, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Associate Professor Patrick James.   We take our temperature to see if we have a fever. Now the temperature of trees can also be measured to determine the state our trees and forests. Scientists are beginning […]

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Dec
06

MFC Alum, Thomas McCay, one of Canadian Forest Industries’ “Top 10 Leaders Under Forty”

Published by Canadian Forest Industries staff on October 13, 2021   Forestry’s future leaders: Meet Thomas McCay As more forest industry professionals reach retirement, it’s more important than ever that we highlight the next generation of leaders. CFI’s annual Top 10 Under 40 contest is our way of doing so. This year marks the ninth consecutive year we […]

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Nov
10

2021 MFC Capstone Presentations: December 14th & 15th

  The 2021 Master of Forest Conservation Capstone Presentations will take place Tuesday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 15th. This annual event showcases the dedicated work of our MFC students.     Click here to download the presentation schedule: 2021 MFC Capstone Presentation Schedule Click here to download the evaluation form: Presentation Evaluation Form   […]

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Nov
05

MFC Graduate, Dana Collins, Named to 2021 list of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women

NEWS PROVIDED BY CNS: The Juniper Collective  The Top 100 Awards recipients were selected by WXN’s Diversity Council of Canada, with awards presented to remarkable women in 13 categories. Collins was selected in the Manulife Science and Technology category, in recognition of the varied roles she’s played in challenging the status quo for knowledge, and female […]

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Nov
04

Graduate Program Info Sessions including Master of Forest Conservation

  The Daniels Faculty offers professional and research graduate programs in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Forestry and Visual Studies providing students with an unparalleled opportunity to learn from leaders in the fields of architecture, urbanism and design. Join us online for our graduate open house from November 8 to 12 for program overviews, application […]

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