Upcoming Webinars & Events
October 30, 2025, 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ET / 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. PT
Urban forestry is a rapidly growing field that connects people, trees, and communities. Join PLT Canada and four panelists from Ontario as they share how their careers have taken root in this sector, from caring for trees on city streets to shaping the policies and programs that sustain them.
Hear from leaders with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association (OPFA) and the Ontario Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISAO) about the professional designations and credentials that branch out into urban forestry. You will also discover diverse career stories from practicing urban foresters with varied educational backgrounds and entry points into the field.
Bring your curiosity and questions as we explore how you can grow your own rewarding career in the vibrant world of sustainable urban and community forests, where people live, work, and play!
This webinar is part of the PLT Canada Workforce Ready Webinar Series—take a look at more upcoming events!
Presenters
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Moderator
Meagan “Meg” Hanna, Director of Urban and Community Forestry for Canada
Meg is working with a network of urban and community forestry leaders to establish the new SFI Urban and Community Forest Improvement Program. Part of her work involves promoting certification to the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard with municipalities, Indigenous communities, underserved communities, health care institutions, school campuses, and corporations. Meg also supports the SFI Career Pathways Program in Canada to increase green job opportunities for all in the urban forestry and forestry sectors.
James Thordarson, RPF, Senior Coordinator, Forest Education
James’s inspiration to work at SFI was being able to fill a role where he provides Forest education to anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about the natural world around them. James has a Masters of Science in Forestry from Lakehead University as well as being a Registered Professional Forester, ISA certified arborist, Managed Forest Plan Approver and is the Vice Chair for his regional Canadian Institute of Forestry Section. Working with youth is a highlight for James and he knows this work matters because forests are the future and so are the young people who will steward those forests for generations to come.
Upcoming Webinars & Events
