Keynote Speaker: Christine Hollstedt

Christine Hollstedt is founding President and Chief Executive Officer of FORREX Forest Research Extension Partnerships – a British Columbia based charitable organization dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to support sustainable ecosystems, economies, and communities.

Ms. Hollstedt is passionate about working with resource sector partners to develop strategies that integrate knowledge into sound policies and practical applications. Throughout a career in forest resource management, technology development and research extension leadership she has established a foundation in extension and knowledge management. Ms. Hollstedt is author of a provincial research strategy, Sustainable Forest Management Network knowledge exchange strategy, and British Columbia Forest Extension Program business plan. She is editor in chief of the BC Journal of Ecosystems and Management and leads several think tanks on resource management issues. She is past director of the Forestry Continuing Studies Network, the BC Coalition for the Implementation of the National Forest Strategy, and the Coalition of Forest Research Organizations. She is currently an ex officio member of the British Columbia Forest Science Board and participates on the member council of Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

She is a member of the Association of BC Forest Professionals, Ontario Professional Foresters Association, the Institute for Society and Natural Resources, and the Canadian Institute of Forestry. She is also actively involved as mentor and volunteers for local community associations and enjoys quality time with her husband and three adult children..

Ms. Hollstedt holds an Honour’s BSc Forestry from Lakehead University.