Schmidt AI in Science Fellows leverage accelerated research into promising commercial ventures
Forestry PhD Alum and Post-Doctoral Fellow, Md Abdul Halim, co-founder and CEO of CredoSense, a recipient of the Schmidt AI in Science Fellows is featured in a Defying Gravity article on converting lab results into commercial venturest through the Schmidt Sciences program. Halim is working to replace today’s expensive and often unreliable environmental monitoring tools with […]
In Memoriam: Mike Allen
Written by Mike Rosen, Former President of Tree Canada Mike Allen was part of the “first wave” of professional urban foresters in Canada. He passed away on June 8th in Kelowna, B.C. at the age of 79. Born in England, he came to Canada with his family at an early age, graduating from high […]
In Memoriam: Douglas Drysdale
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a beloved Forestry Alum, Douglas Drysdale, of Drysdale’s Tree Farms. During the 1950s, Doug completed his Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BScF) and Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) with the Faculty of Forestry. While studying at the University of Toronto, he spent […]
Undergraduate Charlie Olsen featured in article on “grads who made their mark outside the classroom”
Forest Biomaterials and Environmental Biology Major Charlie Olsen is one of five graduating students featured in a U of T News article by Diane Peters, titled Beyond academics: Meet five U of T grads who made their mark outside the classroom. Read the full article HERE Congratulations Charlie! And enjoy your time up in Sault […]
Continuous Cover Forestry webinar featuring Adjunct Professor Ted Wilson
Watch Forest Policy Group’s webinar that explores all things Continuous Cover Forestry, with Adjunct Prof. Edward Wilson, Dirk Sporleder and David Shepherd. This 1.5-hour session is designed for forestry professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable forestry practices. The expert speakers and practitioners will delve into various aspects of CCF, including its principles, practical applications, […]
New graduate and slam poet, Hannah Flores, champions environmental science
The UofT Bulletin featured an article by Diane Peters on Forestry Conversation Science Major Hannah Flores, an award-winning slam poet graduating with an honours degree and her plans to conduct fieldwork in the Peruvian Amazon as part of her graduate studies at the University of Toronto. In a world grappling with health threats and climate […]
Mass Timber Institute Newsletter – April 2025 edition
Click HERE for the April 2025 edition of the Mass Timber Institute newsletter.
