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 […]
Jessica Kaknevicius (MFC 2008) recognized by Forest Products Association of Canada
Jessica Kaknevicius, a graduate of the University of Toronto Master of Forest Conservation (MFC) program, has received the national Partnership Award from Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). The honour recognizes organizations that have demonstrated exceptional outstanding leadership and teamwork in advancing Canada’s forest sector. Kaknevicius, chief executive officer of national charity Forests Canada, is […]
Forestry field courses turn to video for a pandemic-friendly learning experience
If you’re going to learn to be a forester, it helps to visit a few forests. Master of Forest Conservation students in the Daniels Faculty’s forestry department have traditionally spent part of the academic year participating in field courses that include trips to sites of arboreal interest, near and far. This fall, with the COVID-19 […]
Daniels Faculty professors to participate in a new, $5-million Wildland Fire Research Network
Dr. David Martell (Left) and Dr. Patrick James (Right) On June 24, Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced that the federal government would be partnering with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to provide $5 million for the creation of a new Wildland Fire Research Network — a Canada-wide […]
FGSA Newsletter July 2020
Reminder The FGSA is still looking for individuals interested in being a part of an Equity Commission to help facilitate discussions on equity within the faculty and its programs. If interested, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/6JtjhGWisA1DHSSZ9 If you are not interested in joining a committee, but would like to give your thoughts, concerns or stories […]
The Globe and Mail: The Norway maple is a bully, and shouldn’t be confused with the sugar maple tree
Canadian leaf / Canadian maple tree / a red maple leaf ILLUSTRATION BY RONTECH2000 The following opinion piece for The Globe and Mail by MFC graduate Peter Kuitenbrouwer was published on June 26, 2020. The Norway maple is a hardy tree that thrives much better than our domestic sugar maple in harsh urban conditions. City […]
FGSA Newsletter June 2020
Reminder A reminder that the Forestry Graduate Students’ Association is still here! And we are here to help answer questions you may have. We hope everyone has access to getting outside while we continue to stay distant from those outside our household. The FGSA will be continuing to facilitate contact and engagement for students interested. […]
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Victor “Vic” Smith
Professor Emeritus Victor “Vic” Smith recently passed away on April 15th. Both a student and faculty member of the Faculty of Forestry, Dr. Smith first earned his BScF in 1949. After venturing up north to work in Espanola, Ontario as a district forest engineer, he returned to the Faculty in 1963 to complete his MScF. […]
