Bruce A. Roberts R.P.F.

Bruce A. Roberts, Ecologist and Registered Professional Forester, with 35 years of experience as a former Sr. Research Scientist with the Canadian Forest Service, and brings considerable academic, mapping, and field experience to the Tree Canada team since 2009. He is the author & co-author of more than 200 publications in more than 20 scientific journals and has presented ecological work at over 30 international conferences. He has served on numerous Ecosystem Management Planning Teams in Newfoundland, in most Management Districts, including Labrador, contributing his knowledge on forest ecology and the effects of forest harvesting. But his work as Field Ecologist and Soil Scientist, leading field trips and presentations, has been one of his best contributions to operational forestry and sustainable forest and resource management. In 2007, Bruce was awarded the CIF Tree of Life award.

Bruce was appointed first Chairperson of the Torngat Wildlife and Plants Co-Management Board (First Tri-level Board, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunatsiavut Government, Federal Government of Canada) in September 2008 and served and completed his 4-year term in 2012. Initially he helped to staff the Torngat Secretariat and from May 2009 – 2012 chaired the 7-member Board.

In 2020 he received the East Coast Trail Flamber Head Award honoring the commitment, leadership and skill he has contributed to the East Coast Trail as the Chair of The Standards Committee.

Recent community service to the City of St. John’s includes a decade of service as a member of the Tree Committee, Chair of The Urban Forest Committee and Vice Chair of the Environment Committee. He has Co- Chaired successful National Tree Days from 2011-2022 with the St. John’s Arbor staff and has initiated and contributed to many other City tree-related planting events.

Bruce is a native of Gros Morne Park, Western Newfoundland.