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October 1-3, 2008 - Restoration in the Boreal Forest Conference
Prince George, BC
The BC Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Continuing Studies Department at the University of Northern BC have teamed up to host this important regional conference on ecological restoration. Themes to be covered at this conference include, but are not limited to: boreal forest restoration; ungulate population/habitat restoration; pine beetle impact restoration; and aquatic restoration.
October 6-8, 2008 - Reversing the Tide: Strategies for Successful Rural Revitalization Conference
Prince George, BC
Join delegates from all levels of government, First Nations, economic development and community economic development practitioners, interior BC business and finance organizations, academics, and non-profit organizations to learn about practical case studies that can be taken back to interior BC communities. Delegates will learn about economic, environmental, and social well-being issues that contribute to vibrant rural communities via plenary sessions and small workshops. Topics will include current thinking on future economic and social trends relevant to interior BC communities, effective regional rural investment, affordable housing to support in-migration, and effective partnerships between Aboriginals/non-Aboriginals.
October 7-9, 2008 - BC First Nations Mining Summit
Prince George, BC
The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, Kaska Tribal Council, Taku River Tlingit First Nation, and the BC First Nations Leadership Council are co-hosting this summit on First Nations mining.
October 21-23, 2008 - One watershed–One water Conference
Kelowna, BC
This conference will focus on sustainable water management and highlight ongoing research and future needs in the Okanagan "water laboratory".
October 23 & 24, 2008 - Fostering Sustainable Behaviour Workshops
Vancouver, BC
Join Dr. Mckenzie-Mohr, an environmental psychologist, who will be presenting introductory (day 1) and advanced (day 2) community-based social marketing workshops.
October-December, 2008 - E-lecture series: State of Knowledge Projects
On-line
The Sustainable Forest Management Network, together with the Canadian Institute of Forestry, is pleased to co-sponsor an e-lecture series on SFM Network projects that assess the current state-of-knowledge on some of the critical issues facing forest managers, and provide guidance on changes to SFM practice and policy.
- October 1, 2008 - One size doesn't fit all: Finding ways to harmonize Aboriginal and Industry interests in forests - Dr. Stephen Wyatt, University of Moncton
- October 15, 2008 - Climate change and forest management: the future ain't what it used to be - Dr. Mark Johnston, Saskatchewan Research Council
- October 29, 2008 - Valuing nature: market-based approaches to forest ecosystem management - Dr. Vic Adamowicz, University of Alberta
- November 12, 2008 - Managing water resources in Canada's forests - Dr. Irena Creed, University of Western Ontario
- November 26, December 3, and December 10, 2008 - Unmixing the mixedwoods: biodiversity, productivity and climate change issues in the boreal mixedwoods - Dr. Ellen Macdonald, University of Alberta, and Dr. Nicolas Lecomte, Valeur Nature
November 5-6, 2008 - Wildland-Urban Interface Fires, Fuel Management, and Ecosystems Conference
Cranbrook, BC
This conference will examine the management plans for reducing the likelihood or severity of wildland-urban interface fires. These plans are in preparation and, by their nature, favour economic and social factors. How management for wildland-urban interface fires and fuels might also accommodate, or improve, ecological values will also be addressed.
November 11-14, 2008 - Lake Management in a Changing Environment: International Symposium for the North American Lake Management Society
Lake Louise, AB
This symposium will address management of lakes when faced with unprecedented developmental pressures, climate change and water scarcity.
November 24-26, 2008 - Figures for Forests: Accountancy Networks and Data Collection Technologies as Tools for Monitoring, Explaining and Supporting Economic Forest Development and Forest Owners' Behaviour Workshop (IUFRO)
Freiburg, Germany
The purpose of this workshop, organized by the Department of Forest Economics of the FVA Freiburg in conjunction with IUFRO, is to bring together key researchers to present their experiences and the current state of knowledge in this important area, including recent advances in different new approaches and technologies concerning data collection, processing and presentation. It also aims to promote the exchange between scientists, operators and users of these data systems.
December 1-3, 2008 - Closing the loop: Putting Research Into Action
Prince George, BC
This BC Protected Areas Research Forum conference will focus on examining lessons learned from putting research into practice and identifying what kinds of research needs to be done to better inform protected areas management and successful partnerships with neighbours.
February 3-4, 2009 - Stream Restoration Design Symposium
Stevenson, WA
This conference focuses on stream restoration questions of concern to project planners, designers, engineers, biologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, regulators, and land managers. The intent is to focus on a multi-disciplinary approach to stream restoration design.
February 19-20, 2009 - State of the Fraser Basin Conference: The Many Faces of Sustainability
Vancouver, BC
The 2009 State of the Fraser Basin Conference will welcome some 400 people from business, the public sector, First Nations, and environmental and community organizations. The conference is the perfect opportunity to explore strategies, stories of success, and lessons learned about sustainability. Also, in conjunction with this conference, the Fraser Basin Council is proud to host the first ever Youth Congress: "Youth Uniting for Sustainability" on February 18.
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