Mission

The mission of the Centre for Enhanced Forest Management is to conduct fundamental and applied research that will contribute to the enhancement of productivity (growth, health and quality) and will contribute to the sustainable management of northern forests.

The Centre for Enhanced Forest Management at the University of Alberta provides opportunities for collaborative research in the development and testing of innovative forestry practices which link genetics, silviculture, protection, growth and yield, and management for enhancing wood production and other values (including watershed, recreation, wildlife, and biodiversity).  An important focus of the Centre is the training of undergraduate and graduate students in the techniques of EFM.

Major Research Areas

Our five major research areas are: Silviculture and Reclamation; Forest Soils; Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement; Growth and Yield; and Forest Management and Protection.