From management to stewardship: viewing forests
as complex adaptive systems in an uncertain world
We invite you to join us for the:
72nd Forest Industry Lecture & Donor Banquet
Presenting:
Dr. Christian Messier
Director, Institute of Temperate Forest Sciences
NSERC/Hydro-Quebec Research Chair on Tree Growth
University of Quebec
Thursday, 6 November 2014
3:00 pm (Lecture), Meyer Horowitz Theatre (SUB), UofA
5:00 pm (Cocktails) , Upstairs, Faculty Club, UofA
6:00 pm (Dinner), Main Dining Room, Faculty Club
Abstract: Dr. Messier's research interests are wide, ranging from the basic understanding of
tree growth and mortality to the development of decision-making tools to better manage natural
and urban forests. His research spans various biomes across the world, and he has published
more than 170 refereed papers. He co-edited a book for the general public on basic ecological
concepts that can be observed in the city titled "Nature all around us". He also co-authored the
books "A critique of silviculture: managing for complexity" as well as "Managing forests in complex
adaptive systems".
Speaker Biography: Dr. Messier is a professor of Forestry Ecology and Scientific Director of the
Institute of Temperate Forest Sciences at the University of Quebec. Obtained his BSc in Forestry
(1984) and MSc (1986) in Forest Ecology from Laval University, Quebec, and his PhD (1991) from
the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Currently, Dr. Messier holds an NSERC/HydroQuebec Research Chair on Tree Growth.
To view full details and Dr. Messier's website, visit:
http://www.cef-cfr.ca/index.php?n=Membres.ChristianMessier
We invite you to join us for the 72ND Forest Industry Lecture & Donor Banquet:
The cocktails and dinner will be held in the Banquet Room of the Faculty Club with a reception
(cash bar) commencing after the lecture. Cocktails will start at 5:00pm and the formal dinner will
commence at approximately 6:00pm.
In recognition of your important contribution to this series, we are inviting you or your designate
to dinner.
Please respond before or by 23 October 2014 if you are joining us for dinner. Please include any
dietary concerns you may have.
Please RSVP to Sharon Katzeff at (780) 492-0379 or [email protected] for your
attendance to the banquet.
Website for FILS announcement: http://www.rr.ualberta.ca follow the link to seminars and lectures
Please see the location of the lecture and the dinner on the map provided on the next page of this invitation.