Since 1987, the Laurentian Forestry Centre (LFC) has hosted many high-calibre speakers who have shared their knowledge and discoveries.
Lectures begin at 10:30 am (Eastern Time) and last approximately 60 minutes, followed by a question period.
Lectures are presented in French, unless otherwise specified.
The objective of the CFS-LFC lectures series is to provide knowledge to our partners and the forestry community.
Upcoming lecture schedule
For now, conferences will be offered exclusively remotely via webinar.
Dates | Speakers | Titles |
|---|---|---|
November 13, 2025 | Sergio Rossi, Professor, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi | Growth ring formation dynamics and implications for dendroecology |
November 27, 2025 | Charlotte Norris, Research Scientist, Pacific Forestry Centre, Natural Resources | Soil health indicators and their use in forestry (This lecture will be in English) |
January 22, 2026 | Maxence Martin, Professor, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | Changing our view of old-growth forests: a necessity for truly sustainable forest management |
February 12, 2026 | Richard Fournier, Professor, Université de Sherbrooke | The use of airborne and terrestrial lidar in forestry: Review and prospects |
February 19, 2026 | Alexis Achim, Professor, Université Laval | The paradox of prevention: possible solutions for implementing forestry practices |
March 5, 2026 | Christian Hébert, Research Scientist, Laurentian Forestry Centre, Natural Resources Canada | Ecology and diversity of forest insects: review of a 35-year career |
March 19, 2026 | Éliane Grant, Visiting Professor, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue | Effects of disturbances on wildlife and Cree cultural practices |
April 2, 2026 | Jean-Philippe Jacques, Director, Innofibre | Development of bio-based products and process scaling at Innofibre - Centre d’innovation des produits cellulosiques |
April 16, 2026 | Sandrine Picq, Research Scientist, Laurentian Forestry Centre, Natural Resources Canada | Preventing the introduction of invasive alien species through genomics: the example of the gypsy moth |
April 30, 2026 | Mathieu Fortin, Research Scientist, Laurentian Forestry Centre, Natural Resources Canada | The use of growth models in forest planning: the tree that hides the forest |
For more information about our current webinars, recordings of previous webinars, adding your name to our invitation list or receiving a summary of each lecture, please email the Planning, Partnerships and Operations Division of the Laurentian Forestry Centre.