Established in 1908, the CIF-IFC is the oldest forest society in Canada.  The Institute serves as the voice of forest practitioners representing foresters, forest technologists and technicians, ecologists, biologists, educators, and many others with a professional interest in forestry.

The Institute is dedicated to:

• Providing national leadership in forestry;
• Promoting competency among forestry professionals; and
• Fostering public awareness of forestry issues.