Curtis Cook
Executive Director, CIF-IFC
Canadians are invited to celebrate National Forest Week from September 21–27, 2025 — a one-week national campaign led by the CIF-IFC.
This year’s National Forest Week theme of “Roots of Resilience: From Seed to Canopy” is a fitting celebration of Canadian forests and the foundational role they play in Canada’s economy, environment, culture, identity, and well-being.
From the tiniest seedling to the tallest tree, every stage of a forest’s life reflects resilience. Across the country, Canadians are playing a vital role in supporting forests as they grow and evolve to help these ecosystems thrive despite the pressures of changing climate, wildfires, and other environmental challenges.
“National Forest Week is a time to reflect on the roots of resilience that connect our forests, communities, and cultures across Canada,” says Curtis Cook, Executive Director of the Canadian Institute of Forestry / Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC). “By working together to protect Canada’s forests and biodiversity, we help ensure that these vital ecosystems continue to support current and future generations — from seed to canopy.”
Forests are part of Canada’s identity and a foundation for a sustainable future. Through science and innovation, collaboration, and shared knowledge, we can ensure our forests continue to thrive for years to come.
Join us for National Forest Week, September 21–27! As Canada’s oldest forestry society (established in 1908) and the proud Voice of Forest Practitioners, the CIF-IFC invites you to celebrate our forest heritage and help raise awareness about this valuable and renewable resource.
Visit cif-ifc.org to learn more about participating in #NationalForestWeek.
