{"id":27133,"date":"2019-03-04T22:41:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T22:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfiprogram.org\/?page_id=27133"},"modified":"2023-01-13T16:41:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T21:41:29","slug":"grant-cif-ifc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forests.org\/fr\/grant-cif-ifc\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant – Canadian Institute of Forestry \u2014 Institut forestier du Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"

CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF FORESTRY
\nINSTITUT FORESTIER DU CANADA (CIF-IFC)<\/h3>\n

Forestry Professionals Across Canada Receive World\u2011Class Professional Development<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

National Knowledge Exchange Program<\/p>\n

Why this Project Matters<\/p>\n

This project provides an effective way to support ongoing training of forest professionals who in many cases work in remote areas with limited access to professional development. Forest practitioners who are involved in on-the-ground resource decision making or who do not have direct access to professional development opportunities, will greatly benefit from the Canadian Institute of Forestry\u2019s (CIF) National Knowledge Exchange Program. The program also has a strong focus on engaging and educating youth, because many of the targeted forestry professionals are in the early stages of their careers.<\/p>\n

Why is SFI Involved?<\/p>\n

The SFI Conservation and Community Partnerships Grant Program is supporting this project.It will meet the SFI priority area of training and educating current and future forestry professionals who are engaged in actions affecting the future of our forests. Additionally, an effort will be made to host field tours and workshops in rural forest-dependent communities, where professional development and continuing education opportunities are limited.<\/p>\n

Another critical focus of the project will be to increase the awareness of forest practitioners relating to protecting Indigenous values within actively managed forests. This will continue to enhance sustainable forestry practices across Canada, while also encouraging the involvement of Indigenous communities in forest management planning. This goal will be achieved through e-lectures in addition to being a theme or component of field courses.<\/p>\n

How the Project Builds SFI Community Engagement<\/p>\n

CIF will use its robust grassroots connections through its 19 regional sections located across Canada and internationally. CIF acts as a conduit for over 2,000 forestry professionals and forestry or natural resources focused organizations to collaborate, network and promote sustainable forestry practices across Canada and internationally. CIF Sections are well-positioned to understand and identify the needs of working forestry professionals within their areas. This knowledge will be crucial to determine specific themes or topics for field-based workshops. Additionally, CIF Sections will identify topics within their areas that have been underserved with regards to professional development opportunities.<\/p>\n

CIF will consult with SFI, partner organizations and sustaining corporate members, including SFI Program Participants, to promote the outcomes and overall goals of the project. They will use this network to identify specific topics or themes to be addressed through virtual learning and field tours and identify potential subject matter experts within the focal areas. CIF\u2019s network includes both federal and provincial government agencies, academic institutions, professional forestry associations, research and development organizations, Indigenous groups, and the forest industry.<\/p>\n

Partners<\/p>\n

This partnership includes educators, researchers, foresters and conservationists.<\/p>\n