As we continue our HQP Seminar series, we invite you to a talk that addresses one of the most pressing global challenges—climate change—and how the forest sector plays a pivotal role in mitigation efforts. Please find the details below:
Seminar Details
- Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. MT / 1:00 p.m. ET
- Duration: 1 hour
- Topic: “The Role of the Forest Sector for Climate Change Mitigation”
- Speaker: Dr. Evelyne Thiffault, Professor, Université Laval
- Zoom Meeting Link:Join Zoom Meeting
- Meeting ID: 971 0138 0906
- Passcode: 098583
- Dial-in: +1 346 248 7799 (US)
Seminar Overview
This seminar will explore the forest sector’s critical role in mitigating climate change. Dr. Thiffault will discuss how an ambitious portfolio of actions in forest lands and wood-processing industries could lead to significant reductions in CO₂ emissions—ranging from 0.5 to 6.7 Mt CO₂ eq per year by 2030 in Quebec. She will also address the impact of partial-cut harvesting in boreal forests, highlighting its capacity to maintain carbon stocks, supply high-quality wood products, and enhance overall forest resilience. Additionally, the session will cover the limited benefits of afforestation on abandoned agricultural lands and emphasize the importance of improved end-of-life management for wood products, such as cascading use and methane recovery from landfills.
About Dr. Evelyne Thiffault
Dr. Evelyne Thiffault is a Professor of Forest Ecology and Management at Université Laval’s Department of Wood and Forest Sciences. She serves as Co-Director of the Renewable Materials Research Centre and is the Scientific Director of Forêt Montmorency, the university’s research and teaching forest. Her work focuses on sustainable land management, carbon cycling, and the life cycle of wood products—helping to shape more resilient and climate-smart practices in the forestry sector.
Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who might be interested. We look forward to your participation in this insightful seminar.