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Working Trees: The Future of Our Forests

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Thursday, September 22
In English, with simultaneous French translation.
Speakers: Mark Hubert, Forest Products Association of Canada; Faisal Moola, Ph.D., David Suzuki Foundation
Moderator: Michael Rosen, Tree Canada.
Event: Special presentation about forests with a moderated panel discussion for secondary school students at the Canadian Museum of Nature

2011 is the International Year of Forests, and September 21 was designated as Canada's official National Tree Day.

What do you think the forests are for in a country such as Canada, where 91% of our forests are owned by our provincial or federal governments? Where do you draw the line in a battle of economics versus the environment? Mark Hubert of the Forest Products Association of Canada and Faisal Moola of the David Suzuki Foundation discuss the future of Canada's forests.

Teachers: Show this webcast in your classroom and take advantage of the opportunity to discuss with your students—during this International Year of Forests—some of the issues surrounding Canada's boreal forest.

Programme

  • Introduction by Michael Rosen (5 minutes)
  • Opening statements by the presenters (10 minutes each)
  • Discussion between the presenters (15 minutes)
  • Questions from the audience (10 minutes)
  • Webcast registrants will be able to pose their question online.

About the Speakers

Mark Hubert

Mark Hubert is Vice-President of Climate Change Leadership at Forest Products Association of Canada. He has been involved in the forest sector in Canada for 18 years, working in both the public and private sectors.
Biography.

Faisal Moola

Faisal Moola, Ph.D., is Program Director in Terrestrial Conservation and Science at David Suzuki Foundation. He has conducted research in some of Canada's most significant wilderness areas, and has published widely in scientific journals on ecology, conservation biology and environmental policy.
Biography.

Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen is the President of Tree Canada. From 2002 to 2007, he was Vice-President of the organization. He has enjoyed more than 20 years of experience in the field of forestry.
Biography.