Silviculture Research International is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of sustainable forestry and forest conservation, especially in northern forests. Our work is independent, delivered to international standards and verified through rigorous peer review.
Origins
Founded by Ted Wilson in 1997, in Toronto, Canada, Silviculture Research International has stayed true to its original ethos that “our laboratory is the forest”. It is a science-led initiative, and remains committed to sustaining, enhancing and conserving forests and woodland resources. The goal is to learn from nature, and advocate silvicultural systems and practices that are in harmony and as close to nature as possible.
Values
Silviculture Research International believes in the social and cultural importance of woodlands, and works to promote sustainable systems of governance and engagement across the community. Without involving people, it is not possible to protect many of our most fragile and important forested ecosystems. In return, it is important to understand the role that forests play in our own health and well-being.
Silviculture Research International offers progressive, multi-disciplinary solutions in basic and applied forest sciences, in evidence-based practice, and in learning and teaching. Contribution to forest policy consultations and reviews is also a significant area of activity.
Programme Areas
Silviculture Research International has the competencies and resources to undertake a wide range of projects, in-house, but also works closely in partnership with other individuals and organisations. We deliver services under two inter-related programme areas, SilvicultureLab and SilvicultureAcademy:
- SilvicultureLab is dedicated to applied silviculture research and technical development, mostly working with partner organisations and funding bodies.
- SilvicultureAcademy is where we concentrate activities in silviculture education, technical and professional training, and knowledge mobilisation. Further information can be found on individual project pages within the website.
For further information about our work or to discuss specific projects please make contact here.
