Webinar: A Brief History of Ecological Forestry and a Path Towards its Wider Implementation in Eastern Canada

A Brief History of Ecological Forestry and a Path Towards its Wider Implementation in Eastern Canada

With Dr. Anthony R. Taylor, RPF

Ecological Forestry has gained popularity in recent years with multiple studies showing its potential benefits towards reversing forest degradation, restoring biodiversity, and resiliency to climate change. Still, adoption of ecological forestry across Canada has been slow, in part due to mixed interpretations of what it is and also, because of constraints on its operationalization. The objective of this presentation is to take a step back and review the core principals of ecological forestry, including strategies for its implementation, known limitations, and potential future research needs.

Dr. Taylor is Professor of Forest Management at the University of New Brunswick and a Registered Professional Forester. He grew up in the forestry sector of eastern Canada, helping manage his family’s woodlands. He holds a BSc. in Environmental Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a MSc. and PhD. in Forestry from Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Before joining the University of New Brunswick, he worked as a federal Research Scientist for Natural Resources Canada, studying the effects of climate change and natural disturbances on Canada’s forests. Today, his research lab at the University of New Brunswick focuses on forest modelling and management planning, and how management policies affect conservation, forest carbon, adaptation to climate change, and resource economics. In his spare time, he enjoys tinkering in his woodlot and spending time with his wife and four children.

Website: Forest Analytics & Management Laboratory – University of New Brunswick

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