Our scientists are providing new insights into the inner workings of forest ecosystems, helping to fast track policy change and protect threatened habitats. As fast as our scientists learn about forest biological processes, we apply the new knowledge to conservation plans and contribute freely to ongoing applied research.

In January of 2001, the British Columbia Ministry of the Environment recognized the work of our scientists for preventing the extermination of the threatened westslope cutthroat trout. more...

The largest ant colony in the world is in Japan. It is 1000 years old, has 300 million workers and a labyrinth of 26 kilometers of tunnels. The health of the northern Japanese oaks is absolutely dependent upon the survival of this ancient colony. more...

Our scientists at the University of Guelph, have located eastern white cedars over 1000 years old clinging to the Niagara Escarpment, Ontario. We are working to protect this unique ecosystem. more...

Foreign insect defoliators are on the move worldwide. Global Forest's insect facility is fighting these voracious pests from the shores of western North America to the coasts of New Zealand. more...

Our scientists at Humboldt State University, California, helped find the tallest living redwood on Earth, and are making strong inroads to preventing catastrophic forest decline so that these truly precious forests may remain healthy for generations to come. more...

Our scientists in Georgia, USA and Manitoba, Canada, are discovering exactly how trees work and react to global warming. Understanding the role of trees is crucial to ameliorate the effects of climate change. more...