Business View Magazine l November 2022

23 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 11 Furthermore, the project would enable access to urban forestry geospatial data across Canada, regardless of where data is stored and the formats in which it is stored, through the creation of a learning hub for students, academics, and other groups with an interest in urban forestry. The outcomes of the project would have a number of benefits. It would support measuring the continuous effects of climate change and other trends on urban forests across Canada and would better inform policy/decision makers of the impacts of climate change mitigation measures. The CIF-IFC also welcomes new graduates to the field of forestry through the Silver Ring Program. Graduates from a CIF-IFC recognized forestry program have been receiving silver rings from the Institute since 1967. The silver ring is a symbol of achievement and provides visible evidence of a national bond uniting Canadian forest practitioners and professionals. Another key initiative in the forest sector is Free to Grow in Forestry. Led by the CIF- IFC in partnership with the Centre for Social Intelligence, this initiative aims to create a diverse and inclusive workforce that provides the foundation for a thriving forest sector and healthy communities. The CIF-IFC is dedicated to inspiring confidence and pride in Canadian forestry both across Canada and internationally. Pearson adds, “We are committed to ensuring that the Canadian forest sector is welcoming and inclusive to all individuals, and that members from underrepresented groups know they are welcome and aware of the many career opportunities available to help meet Canada’s labour demands. Additionally, we want to educate the value of forests and their importance as a renewable resource to audiences beyond the forest sector. This is especially important as the sector and forests are connected to our daily lives in so many ways.” THE CANADI AN INST I TUTE OF FORESTRY