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1 CIF/IFC THE VOICE OF FOREST PRACTITIONERS APRIL 22, 2015 DOUG REID 1

2 What is the CIF? To inspire confidence and pride in Canadian forestry Informing the public Over 40 live e-lectures annually Forests without Borders Charity The Forestry Chronicle Professionalism and volunteer spirit Sections: Over 120 events annually 2

3 Human Resources Administrative changes Dana Collins: acting Executive Director Matt Meade (ED): 1 year parental leave John Pineau: now with FPInnovations Intern team Maddie Kennedy: Conference coordinator Ryan Munroe: U of Guelph (bioenergy etc.) Stephanie Parzei: Petawawa / Sault Ste. Marie Courtney Bennett: Mattawa (CE Outreach) Chronicle team Spike Minogue: Production Manager - Designer Ron Ayling: Editor 3

4 Financially Sound New fiscal year - July 1, 2015 Gross Commerce: 1.2 million during Bottom line has significantly improved Projecting surplus Monthly contributions to reserve fund Load repayment strategies Revenue: overachieving in all areas except membership 4

5 Membership Individual members: 2000 Sustaining corporate members: 50+ 5

6 Volunteers! Klondike Central Ontario Cariboo Algonquin Vancouver Island Southern Ontario Vancouver Ottawa Valley Thompson-Okanagan Orleans Rocky Mountain Maritimes Saskatchewan Nova Scotia Manitoba Newfoundland and Labrador Lake of the Woods Northwestern Ontario 6

7 CIF MEMBER VALUE 7

8 CIF Member Value: Electronic Lectures Over 40 lectures per year Archived lectures dating back to ,000 participants per year Forestry Chronicle 6 issues per year New MOU with Chinese counterparts Communication 6 national newsletters Regular e-blasts Social media presence 8

9 CIF Member Value Advocacy and Media Work Response to ECO s Annual Report: Commercial Logging in Algonquin Park Response to MOECC Prince of Wales Award for Sustainable Forestry Message from His Royal Highness Forest Capital of Canada Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award - Recipients Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award - Canadian host organizations National Forest Week Position papers: Great Bear Rainforest Ecosystem based management 9

10 CIF-SEEK SCIENCE - EXTENSION - EDUCATION - KNOWLEDGE 10

11 CIF-SEEK Eastern Hardwood Silviculture Enhances Forest Productivity Biomass Harvest Study Community Outreach Forest Pest Management Forum 11

12 Working together to achieve mutually beneficial goals Highlights the growing relationship of industry and First Nations Nazko, T exelc (Williams Lake Indian Band), and Stswecem c Xgat tem (Canoe Creek/Dog Creek) First Nations with Tolko Industries Ltd.

13 TEACHING KITS CFA MERGER CANADA ENVIROTHON FOREST CAPITAL OF CANADA 13

14 Forest Capital of Canada Designation First time in history, the designation recognizes multiple communities for their collective and collaborative efforts in sustainable forest management Constance Lake First Nation, Mattice-Val Côté, and Hearst

15 Student Members: The Future of the CIF Internship Program Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award Connect future forestry leaders with the resources required for success Recipients: Jacqueline Hamilton (University of Toronto) and Ross Hobbs (University of Alberta) Canadian hosts: Algonquin Forestry Authority and Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Student Mentorship Program 2-year membership, and mentorship opportunity 15

16 Recognizing Student Achievement Ring Ceremonies for graduates from: Lakehead University Confederation College (Thunder Bay) Confederation College (Pikangikum)

17 Recognizing Student Achievement J Michael Waldram Memorial Model Forest Award Fellowship open to Aboriginal youth studying in a natural resource management program Nominations now open! Aboriginal Youth Award New bursary in partnership with the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Set to be announced and open for applications September, 2015

18 CHINA AND THE ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS FORESTS WITHOUT BORDERS IEA TASK 43 18

19 2015 CIF AGM & Conference Kenora, ON Sharing the Forest September 14-17, 2015 Pre-conference Tour: Winnipeg to Kenora Sandilands Forest Discovery Centre Forest history displays Tree Planting Car Guided hike Pineland Forest Nursery Greenhouse tour Bioenergy technology Gasifier project Post-conference Tour: Kenora to Thunder Bay Overnight at Quetico College School Manitou Mounds (Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Hist. Centre) Resolute Sapawe Sawmill Rentech pellet facility Voyageur canoe paddle Kakabeka Falls hike

20 In-Conference Field Tours 1) Forest Science Field Tour 2) Elk and Pine Management Tour 3) IISD-Experimental Lakes Area Tour 4) LOW Conservation Reserve Prescribed Burn Tour 5) Fishing Tour on LOW 6) Manitoba Tour Other Highlights Plenary and technical sessions on the theme of Sharing the Forest Poster Symposium Student Quiz Bowl CIF Awards Banquet Social evening on M.S. Kenora Companion Tours Visit our website!

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