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Great Lakes Forestry Centre

Join the Great Lakes Forestry Centre (GLFC) for “Branches of Time: 125 years of Canadian Forestry” on October 17th. This public event will showcase the unique history of the Canadian Forestry Service and the exciting work of the GLFC.

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When: October 17th, 2024, 5:00pm to 8:30pm

This educational evening will include fun for the entire family, including interactive science activities, crafts, trivia and an opportunity to learn from the scientists at the Centre. Entertainment will include a children’s face painter and the local band, TurboDad. 10+ GLFC scientists will give mini lectures on topics including insects, air tankers, the fire danger rating system, pest management and more. Light food and refreshments will be served, and a cash bar will be available for beverages.


5:00pm – Doors open
5:30pm – Welcome from the Director General
6:00pm to 6:30pm – Science mini-lectures from GLFC scientists and retirees
6:30pm to 7:00pm – Break
7:00pm to 7:30pm – Science mini-lectures from GLFC scientists and retirees (continued)
8:30pm – Event concludes


Where: Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (50 Pim St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON)

Cost: Admission by donation of cash or canned good to the United Way Sault Ste Marie & Algoma District (via the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign)


Please note that photos will be taken throughout the evening. These may be used by Natural Resources Canada for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication.

The Great Lakes Forestry Centre (GLFC) is one of five research centres within the Canadian Forest Service. Its research priorities include:

Forest pests

Improving the identification, understanding and management of native and alien insects and diseases, using spatial analysis and current biological methods including genomics. Research is aimed at developing biological control methods and strategies, understanding insect biology, improving sampling techniques, and understanding the pathways by which alien pests spread. GLFC also maintains an insect-rearing and quarantine facility–a one-of-a-kind research facility that employs clean-room technology–to support research into invasive and native insects.

Climate change and forest fire studies

Examining the lasting effects of climate change and forest harvesting on forests and watersheds through long-term studies, such as the one at the Turkey Lakes Watershed. Researchers are using spatial analysis to examine the role of climate in natural systems and the impacts of and adaptations to climate change. Work also includes developing knowledge of fire behaviour to advance the use of fire management tools that can, for example, help minimize the impacts of disaster fires by providing real-time maps of fire hazard conditions.

Forest ecosystem research

Generating knowledge of the impacts of human-induced disturbances on forest ecosystems, and informing the development of ecosystem-based forest management policy to sustain ecological integrity. Work includes examining the ecological impacts and economic analysis of biomass harvesting on site productivity, soil nutrients and biodiversity.

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1219 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
P6A 2E5

Phone: 705-949-9461
Fax: 705-541-5700

 
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