Our science and research cover a diverse range of forests and landscapes whose past we investigate to better understand the present and plan for the future. We monitor, measure, quantify and assess forests and landscapes using diverse methods and tools, and we work with partners ranging from federal, provincial and municipal governments to NGOs, community groups and private landowners.
Landscapes
Biophysical, hydrological and socio-ecological perspectives on landscapes.
 Biophysical Landscapes |  Hydrological Landscapes |  Socio-ecological Landscapes |
Forests & Trees
Forest types, natural areas, green systems and urban forest components across the landscape.
 Green Systems |  Woodlands |  Urban & Peri-urban Natural Areas |
 Forest Remnants |  Plantations / Novel Ecosystems |  Urban Forests / Single Trees |
Taking Action
Planning, restoration and decision support for forests and landscapes.
 Landscape & Land Use Planning |  Spatial Conservation Planning |  Spatial Restoration Planning |
 Forest & Landscape Restoration |  Adaptive Management |  Informing Decisions |
Methods & Tools
Analysis, monitoring and predictive tools used to study forests in settled and urban landscapes.
 Predictive Mapping & Modeling |  Inventory & Monitoring |  Spatial Analysis |
Modeling & Mapping of Past, Present and Future Forests and Landscapes
Looking backward and forward to understand long-term landscape change.
 Historical and Pre-settlement Landscapes & Forests |  Present Landscapes & Forests |  Future Landscapes & Forests |
Quantify, Measure & Assess Forests and Landscapes
Evaluating ecological functions, risks and resilience across changing systems.
 Ecological Goods & Services |  Vulnerability & Risks |  Thresholds & Resilience |
 Common Plants |  Species at Risk |  Invasive Plants |
 Biomass & Carbon |
Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement & Support
Connecting research, partners and people.