The Canadian Institute of Forestry’s Rocky Mountain Section provides a regional presence and network to foster sustainability and competence in Alberta forestry
Joined May 2019
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CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
🌲📣 Registration is now open for our Spring Tech Session!!📣🎉
Click the link below to register! We hope to see you there!🎉🌲
cif-ifc.org/events/cif-rocky…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
As wildfire size, frequency, and distribution expands, more and more people are experiencing the impact of wildfire smoke.
📌 NEW Information Bulletin (Issue 5) on Wildfire Smoke is available now: cif-ifc.org/speaking-out/adv…
#RootedInCIF
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
#DYK building with sustainably-sourced wood can help the #environment? Not only does wood store #carbon, but it can also help reduce emissions produced by creating other materials.🌲
Click here to learn more: loveabforests.com/eco-friend…
#Buildingwithwood #Ecofriendly #Woodisgood
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
The deadline to nominate candidates for select 2022 #CIFAwards has been EXTENDED to June 15th! 🏆 Please see the Awards listed on the poster below that qualify for the deadline extension, and be sure to nominate a deserving candidate today! #RootedInCIF cif-ifc.org/what-we-do/natio…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
Are you looking to extend your reach, promote your company, and network with hundreds of forest practitioners, professionals, students and researchers? 👥🌱 Check out the Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities we have available for #2022CIF! ➡️ cif-ifc.org/conference-agm/2… #RootedInCIF
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
Its #InternationalDayOfBiodiversity #DYK Alberta is home to many beautiful landscapes including the Boreal Natural Region. This region is home to a diverse collection of flora and fauna.🌿🌼🌲
#Biodiveristy #Alberta #forestry
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
Our first #AsianHertiageMonth feature is Ron Hall. From learning about forestry at a young age to working as a forestry tech to pursuing a PhD, Ron's had a long career moving #ForwardForward. He credits his Asian heritage for the gifts to work hard & strive for success. #AHM2022
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
To wrap up our #MembershipMonday features celebrating #IWD2022 this month, we have Beverly Wilson! Bev is currently the Chair of @CIF_RMS, and tells us why being a member is important to her 🌲📝 #RootedInCIF #ForestryForward #BreakTheBias
Learn more: cif-ifc.org/membership/why-b…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
Last chance! Register for @CIF_RMS's Virtual Tech Workshop "Climate Change & Forest Management: What are the Impacts & What are we Doing About it?" taking place this Thursday. Registration closes today at 5pm MT - get your tickets here: cif-ifc.org/events/cif-rocky…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
👋 Hey #CIFSilverRing Schools! #ICYMI registration is open for the #2021CIF Student Quiz Bowl 🏆🌲 A chance to go head to head in a national forestry quiz battle, and be crowned the 2021 champion!
✅ Register your team today: cif-ifc.org/2021-student-qui…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
Deadline to apply for the National Forest Week Engagement Coordinator is TODAY! If you're interested in joining the CIF-IFC Team to support #NationalForestWeek efforts and raise awareness of forests and forestry in Canada - apply now! ➡️
cif-ifc.org/wp-content/uploa…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
📢 #NationalForestWeek 2021 promotional material now available for order! 📢 We will once again be offering posters & postcards, free of charge! To place an order, please fill out an order form & return to [email protected]. Download the form & learn more: cif-ifc.org/national-forest-…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
📢 WE'RE HIRING! 📢 The CIF-IFC is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as the National Forest Week Engagement Coordinator to assist in the coordination of #NationalForestWeek 2021 activities & communication materials. View the full job ad: cif-ifc.org/wp-content/uploa…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
#NationalForestWeek 2021 poster sneak peek 👀 This year’s theme is "Our forests - Continually giving" 🌲🇨🇦🌳 Poster orders will be available soon, stay tuned! cif-ifc.org/national-forest-…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
Professor Scott Chang, in the @UofAALES Department of Renewable Resources, shares how biochar has uses ranging from reclaiming wastewater to capturing carbon and decontaminating soil. Learn more:
Biochar looks like scrapings from a barbecue, but researchers say it can be tailored for uses from reclaiming wastewater to capturing carbon and decontaminating soil: bit.ly/39gdhPw #UAlberta #biochar #innovation
@UofAALES @UAlberta_Eng @ua_futureenergy @NSERC_CRSNG
ALT Scott Chang is working with colleagues at the U of A to refine the creation of biochars for specific industrial purposes, such as removing contaminants from wastewater. (Photo: John Ulan/University of Alberta Museums)
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
#WorldWaterDay 2021 is about valuing water and how we can better protect this vital resource. In Canada, freshwater accounts for ~11% of the country's total area, and forests cover 38% of the country's land area. #DYK that trees help to filter and conserve water resources? 🌳💧🌲
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
Happy #StPatricksDay! As the voice of forest practitioners, green is certainly one of our favourite colours 🌳🌲 Learn more about forests, one of Canada's most valuable resources, here: cif-ifc.org/forest-education…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
THIS is a story of #climatechange and #climateadaptation in the Prairie provinces: the expanded range of pine beetles & ⬆️threat of #wildfire. #helpingPrairiesAdapt nationalparkstraveler.org/20…
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
The Alberta Regional Caribou Knowledge Partnership—the new, independent association that funds and communicates research on caribou management—has published its first edition of The Exchange. Check it out here:
arckp.friresearch.ca/content…
ALT Cover of The Exchange, first edition. Forest pictures.
CIF Rocky Mountain Section retweeted
Looking forward to joining online today for the #WomenInForestry Summit, presented by @CFIMag @pulppapercanada @canadianbiomass. We are proud to sponsor this virtual event! #ForestryForward #ChooseToChallenge
Today's the day! Will you be tuning in to @CFIMag's #WomenInForestry Summit? Don't miss FTG's co-lead @Coops_changer talk on "Free to Grow Initiative: An update on Canada’s Gender Equity in Forestry National Action Plan" at 11:35am ET! #ForestryForward woodbusiness.ca/virtual-even…
