urban forestry
Reflections on CUFC 2024: A Focus on Equity in Urban Forestry
The 2024 Canadian Urban Forest Conference (CUFC) took place from October 15 to 18 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, bringing together urban forestry researchers, professionals, municipalities, and community groups from across Canada….
Retired Forestry Specialist: Bruce Carter
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What to Expect at National Tree Day Planting Events
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Let’s Celebrate International Women’s Day
In honour of International Women’s Day, Tree Canada is highlighting five women who represent Tree Canada as Forestry Specialists across the country. They have generously shared stories with about their proudest achievements, opportunities for women in the field, advice for women starting…
International Women’s Day 2023: Marie-Louise Bédard
Marie-Louise Bédard, Horticulture Specialist Forestry Specialist – Montreal Region, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for two years and in horticulture for four years 1. What are your proudest accomplishments? The smallest projects often make me the proudest. I am always grateful…
International Women’s Day 2023: Anne Lehouillier
Anne Lehouillier Forestry Specialist – Quebec, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for a year and in forestry for six years 1. What are the best opportunities available for women in your field? Thanks to the women before us who persevered…
International Women’s Day 2023: Celia Johnstone
Celia Johnstone, MFC Forestry Specialist – Greater Toronto Area, Tree Canada Working in Urban Forestry since 2016 1. Share a story of someone that has inspired or supported you in your career. I came to forestry later in life, only completing…
International Women’s Day 2023: Dara Larfeuil-Peressini
Dara Larfeuil-Peressini, F.Eng., M. ATDR Forestry Specialist – Montreal Region, Tree Canada Working in urban forestry for five years 1. What are your proudest accomplishments? Urban forestry has been an unknown area of forestry for a long time. Last year, during the congress…
International Women’s Day 2023: Sheila Flint
Sheila Flint, ISA Certified Arborist Forestry Specialist – Northern Alberta, Tree Canada Working in Urban Forestry for over 35 years 1. How has the urban forestry field changed since you first entered the profession? When I achieved my International Society of…
The State of the Arborist Industry in Ontario
Ontario’s arborist industry is growing and evolving as the conversation around the health of our planet and how to preserve it continues. What is an Arborist? An arborist is an individual with the technical knowledge and experience required to optimize health and…