Find out some of the challenges faced with implementing Free To Grow in Forestry.

“I wouldn’t have expected someone from the LGBTQ+ community, and a woman, to be behind the undermining of Free to Grow. That’s when I knew this was about power and control, not the mission of increasing the number of women in the sector.”

https://yourforestpodcast.com/episode-1/163-breaking-the-silence-dei-challenges-and-change-in-forestry-with-kelly-cooper-amp-greg-herringer

Panel Discussion on Localizing the Canadian Supply Chain - Understanding Sector Specific Impacts on US Tariffs in the Forest sector.

The CIFAL Global Network is composed of 33 International Training Centres for Authorities and Leaders, all coordinated by UNITAR’s Division for People. The strategic locations of the 33 centres, which can be found across Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean ensure a global outreach. Each CIFAL centre provides innovative training and serves as a hub for the exchange of knowledge amongst government officials, the private sector, and civil society. 

https://www.ccfm.org/canadians-and-communities/forests-an-integral-part-of-our-communities/

The focus of this presentation was on FTG’s pioneering efforts on gender and diversity in the forest sector and the future outlook on where it is going. See the conversation highlights.

This presentation highlighted the accomplishments of the Free to Grow in Forestry Movement and the need for inclusive leadership that will allow innovation to flourish.  Learn more.

This event provided an opportunity for a panel discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Forest Sector where a presentation entitled "From Disruption to Inspiration" was given to explain the trailblazing efforts of Free to Grow in Forestry that have disrupted certain power dynamics in the sector and inspired so many people with hope for positive change for the future of the forest sector workplace. 

Kelly Cooper, President, Centre for Social Intelligence,  was recognized for her leadership with the Free to Grow in Forestry Movement and received the CIF-IFC Gender Diversity & Inclusion Award at the National Awards Ceremony! Her ongoing positive impact on diversity in forestry was celebrated at this inspiring event. Read more.

This presentation focused on the positive momentum of the Free to Grow in Forestry Movement. It was identified as the leading movement in the sector worldwide.  . Check out the highlights here.

Free to Grow in Forestry is hosting a FREE educational virtual workshop on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Inclusive Leadership!

Free to Grow in Forestry is hosting a FREE educational virtual workshop on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Allyship!

Free to Lead: Empowering the Forest Sector to Take Action on DEI

Panel discussion: The secret weapon to success on DEI

Free to Grow in Forestry is hosting a FREE educational virtual workshop on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Resistance!

Free to Grow in Forestry – From Action to Traction

An update on Canada’s Gender Equity in Forestry National Action Plan

Advancing Equity & Diversity in Canada's Forest Sector