Current & Future Forester: Funding for Post-Secondary
15 Apr 2025
Project Title: Current & Future Forester: Funding for Post-Secondary
Recipient: Chelsea Southern
Region: Vancouver Island/Coast
Awarded Amount: $14,974
Project Period: 2025
Description: Funding has been awarded to support post-secondary studies in the Coastal Forest Technology program at North Island College. Upon completion, the recipient will earn a diploma and the title of Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT). Many of the courses in the program focus on silviculture, building upon the recipient’s prior experience in the field. This expanded knowledge will contribute to their future goal of supporting a community forest that reflects the values of the Silviculture Innovation Program.