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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Leaflet: FGSA’s monthly newsletter (November 2021)
Click here for the November 2021 edition of the Leaflet: November 2021 – Leaflet Issue 8
Community Forest: Owners Cooperative Pilots Are Gaining Traction by Shan Shukla, MFC Student
Article written for The Ontario Woodlander, Issue 104 (September 2021), a publication of the Ontario Woodlot Association where Shan Shukla interned for his Master of Forest Conservation program. Conifer plantations in Southern Ontario were introduced in the early 20th century to help improve the state of our rapidly eroding soils. Plantations on public lands […]
