From a case study on biochar use in rural Costa Rica and a cost-benefit analysis of private-land tree planting to a market assessment of cross-laminated timber in Ontario, the topics covered recently by Master of Forest Conservation (MFC) students for their capstone projects highlight everything from global diversity to industry trends.

The Capstone Project in Forest Conservation is the final stage of the 16-month MFC program at the Daniels Faculty. The pioneering program uses experiential learning and team-based projects to teach students field skills and expose them to a variety of forest ecosystems and forest conservation challenges in Canada and worldwide. 

Projects are typically based on a student’s summer internship in consultation with a faculty supervisor who serves as a content expert. Past internship placements have included municipalities and government agencies, including the City of Toronto and Parks Canada, industry leaders like Canfor, Tembec and Eacom, First Nations communities, research organizations and more. 

Watch a selection of 2024 MFC Capstone Presentations on the Faculty’s YouTube channel now. 

Learn more about the MFC program and apply by March 28 to be a part of our next cohort.