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Raising environmentally aware children: perspectives of a mom working in urban forestry
I am a convener. I am interested in the bridging of things, the connections between people, their stories, ideas, and lived experiences. Over the course of my career, I have been privileged to work with non-traditional allies in the pursuit of better…
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…
International Women’s Day 2022: Sima Feuer
Sima Feuer Urban Forester, Forestry and Peatlands Branch of Natural Resources and Northern Development, Province of Manitoba Prairie Representative, Canadian Urban Forest Network 1. What are your proudest accomplishments? For almost 20 years, I have had the privilege of working with a team…
International Women’s Day 2022: Nadia Chan
Nadia Chan Manager, Trees and Landscape, Planning and Development Department, City of Surrey Pacific Representative, Canadian Urban Forest Network (CUFN) 1. What are your proudest accomplishments? I am proud of my time spent volunteering as a Director with the Pacific Northwest Chapter…
International Women’s Day 2022: Meagan Hanna
Meagan Hanna, MA Living Collections Supervisor, Gardens and Arboriculture, Montreal Botanical Garden, City of Montreal Sessional Lecturer, University of British Columbia 1. What are your proudest accomplishments? I feel grateful to have been part of so many remarkable teams devoted to meaningful…