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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · 1d

An exciting first day at #2025CIF in Thunder Bay!

Always excited to share some #Silva21 research, talk to foresters, catch up with grad students and spontaneously do an interview with CBC! 🙈

Excited for more fun tomorrow!
#RootedInCIF #CanadianForestry

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · 3d

From Silvilaser in Quebec, straight through to CIF AGM in Thunder Bay, Ontario! 🌳

Looking forward to these great topics and speaking tomorrow morning! Come say hi if you’ll be there too!

#2025CIF #CanadianForestry #ClimateChange #Silviculture

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to it!

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · 7d

I hope everyone is enjoying #Silvilaser2025!

@silvilaser2025.bsky.social
@metafor-ulaval.bsky.social @irssubc.bsky.social @alexisachim.bsky.social
@ulaval.ca @forestry.ubc.ca

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · 9d

Excited to be organizing and attending #Silvilaser2025 in Québec City this week! 🙌

A big coordinated effort by @metafor-ulaval.bsky.social and @irssubc.bsky.social!

Be sure to come say hi! 👋

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · 20d

Félicitations @alexisachim.bsky.social ! Bien mérité pour tous tes travaux! Hâte de voir les résultats des prochaines années de recherche!

Faculté de foresterie, de géographie et de géomatique @ffgg-ulaval.bsky.social · 21d

🌲✨ La Chaire de recherche du Canada en sylviculture adaptée au changement climatique dirigée par Alexis Achim visera à développer des outils scientifiques pour mieux comprendre et accompagner les forêts dans leur adaptation aux bouleversements climatiques. bit.ly/4n607bx

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · 20d

Haha yes!! 🙌 it was a productive summer!

Reposted by Amy Wotherspoon, PhD

Forestry - An Int. Journal of Forest Research @forestryoup.bsky.social · Sep 5

We have a call for papers for a new Special Issue with
@silvilaser2025.bsky.social

SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management

⏰ Submission deadline: 30th November 2025

More information here👇
academic.oup.com/forestry/pag...

Announcement for the call for papers for a new special issue with SilviLaser 2025. In the top right there is the Forestry and Silvilaser2025 logos. There are several green and grey boxes with text. Text reads: Call for papers! SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management. Open for submissions from SilviLaser 2025 conference participants, as well as non-participants. Guest editors: Dr. Alexis Achim, Université Laval, Canada; Dr. Nicholas Coops, University of British Columbia, Canada; Dr. Amy Wotherspoon, University of British Columbia, Canada. Submission deadline: 30th November 2025. More information here: https://academic.oup.com/forestry/pages/call-for-papers. There is also a QR code that takes you to Forestry special issue webpage.

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Sep 2

We dedicate this work to the memory of our colleague and co-author Melissa Spearing, who sadly passed during its writing. Her passion for seed biology and forestry, and her insightful contributions, will continue to inspire and leave a lasting legacy.

Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Sep 2

Published in collaboration with

✍️ D’Orangeville, Thiffault, Pedlar, Raymond, Ravn, Spearing, Isaac-Renton, Godbout, Gravel-Grenier & McPhee

📓 @canjforestres.bsky.social
🙏 to #Silva21 for funding

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Sep 2

How can we operationalize forest #AssistedMigration on a national scale without adequate data, seed supply, infrastructure, policy & risk management?

We discuss these challenges & the path forward to meet climate change adaptation goals in our latest publication:

doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2024-0325

Challenges and opportunities for the operationalization of forest-assisted migration in Canada

As temperatures increase and suitable forest habitat shift faster than trees can adapt, the impacts of climate change threaten forest health and productivity. Forest-assisted migration (FAM) is a key ...

doi.org

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 29

📰 The assessment of individual tree canopies using drone-based intra-canopy photogrammetry
✍Olson, L.G., Coops, N.C., Moreau, G., Hamelin, R.C., Achim, A (2025)
📕 Computers and Electronics in Agriculture
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.co...

Redirecting

doi.org

Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 29

📰 Potential of thinning to increase forest resilience and resistance to drought, pest, windstorm and fire: A meta-analysis
✍ Chagnon, C., Dumont S., Morin-Bernard, A., Jactel, H., Achim, A., Moreau, G. (2025)
📕 Forest Ecology and Management
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.fo...

Redirecting

doi.org

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 29

📰Challenges in teaching silviculture in Canada: the path forward
✍Wotherspoon, A. R., Moreau, G., Morin-Bernard, A., Achim, A., Coops, N. C., Villemaire-Côté, O., Irwin, L.A.K., Hagerman, S., Thifault, N., Colton, C., et al.
📕Can J of For Res (@canjforestres.bsky.social)
🔗 doi.org/10.1139/cjfr...

Challenges in teaching silviculture in Canada: the path forward

In times of unprecedented global change, forest management education, especially in silviculture, must evolve to prepare future forest managers with relevant skills and a comprehensive view of adaptiv...

doi.org

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 29

📰 Cutting through market trends: The impact of macroeconomy, Covid-19 pandemic and climate-related disasters costs on wood product prices in North America

✍ Dura, H., Fortin, M., Achim, A. (2025)
📕Can J of For Res (@canjforestres.bsky.social)
🔗 doi.org/10.1139/cjfr...

Cutting through market trends: The impact of macroeconomy, Covid-19 pandemic and climate-related disasters costs on wood product prices in North America

The market of wood products is the primary system used to assess the value of timber. Understanding its dynamics could help in forecasting future trends and guiding decision-makers on what and when to...

doi.org

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 29

New #Silva21 email blast has just gone out showcasing FOUR new publications!

🔗 mailchi.mp/00866fb7d1b1/feb_publications-10981800

4 articles, 4 HQP lead authors, 3 research themes, 3 different journals! Each highlighted in the thread below 👇

Not on our email list yet? Sign up 👉www.silva21.com

4 new scientific publications are out now!

mailchi.mp

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 27

After almost 5 years, #Silva21 publications are ramping up! Check out our @litmaps.com to track our peer-reviewed articles!

Colour coded by our research themes:
🔵=Observe 🟡=Anticipate 🔴=Adapt

app.litmaps.com/shared/3348e...

Other publications like research bulletins & posters are on our website!

Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 21

Congrats Florian & thank you FESBC for recognizing his hard work!👏

We couldn't agree more that Florian is dedicated to advancing & improving forestry in BC. He is involved with several #Silva21 research projects & we are excited for our continued & growing collabs with him & Nazko First Nations!🫶

Forest Enhancement Society of BC @fesbc.bsky.social · Aug 21

Faces of Forestry is an initiative of FESBC to highlight people doing great work to enhance our forests throughout British Columbia.

We feature Florian Bergoin, Natural Resources Manager with the Nazko First Nation and Director for the Three Rivers Community Forest.

fesbc.ca/faces-of-for...

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 20

Article published by Helin Dura (her 1st from her PhD project) with M Fortin & @alexisachim.bsky.social:

The impact of #macroeconomy, Covid-19 pandemic & climate-related disasters costs on wood product prices

📓 Open Access in @canjforestres.bsky.social
🔗 doi.org/10.1139/cjfr...

Cutting through market trends: The impact of macroeconomy, Covid-19 pandemic and climate-related disasters costs on wood product prices in North America

The market of wood products is the primary system used to assess the value of timber. Understanding its dynamics could help in forecasting future trends and guiding decision-makers on what and when to...

doi.org

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 20

New #Silva21 publication!

🪵A study of 1990-2023 North America #WoodProduct prices shows macro factors & disruptions affect products differently, guiding harvest & #silviculture decisions beyond general price indices 💸

✍️ Helin Dura, M Fortin, A Achim
🔗 doi.org/10.1139/cjfr...

#ForestEconomy

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 18

#Silva21 is a #NSERC research program led by Alexis Achim (@alexisachim.bsky.social in @metafor-ulaval.bsky.social) at Université Laval and Nicholas Coops (@irssubc.bsky.social) at UBC (@forestry.ubc.ca).

Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 18

This event wouldn’t have been possible without funding from the #SustainableForestryInitiative. This collaboration is part of their work to advance #ClimateSmartForestry across Canada, supported by Environment & Climate Change Canada.

Learn more at forests.org

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 18

Were you at our 4th AGM this past spring? Couldn't make it and want to see what you missed? Or maybe just live vicariously through our summary reports & event photos?!

It's all here on the updated webpage!
📰 Summary reports (FR & EN)
✍️ Feedback survey
📸 Event photos

www.silva21.com/agm2025

AGM 2022 | Silva21

La quatrième assemblée générale annuelle a eu lieu en avril 2025 à Sherbrooke, au Québec. Lisez les rapports sommaires, consultez les présentations des PHQ et regardez les photos de l’événement ici.

www.silva21.com

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 18

I am excited to share that I am a Guest Editor for this Special Issue of Forestry @forestryoup.bsky.social for #Silvilaser2025!

Be sure to get your submissions in and feel free to DM me if you have any questions. 👋 Please share to let your colleagues know about this great publishing opportunity!

Forestry - An Int. Journal of Forest Research @forestryoup.bsky.social · Aug 14

Reminder:

We have a call for papers for a new Special Issue with
@silvilaser2025.bsky.social

SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management

⏰ Submission deadline: 30th November 2025

More information here👇
academic.oup.com/forestry/pag...

Call for Papers

SilviLaser 2025: Laser scanning applications in forest management Guest editors: Dr. Alexis Achim, Université Laval, Canada; Dr. Nicholas Coops, University of

academic.oup.com

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Amy Wotherspoon, PhD @dr-spoon.bsky.social · Aug 14

Having a great time at the #IRSSlab retreat 2025 @ Cowichan Lake!🫶

Thanks to all who demo’d the Outdoors Tips & Tricks!🔨
@la-stack.bsky.social with the #Trimble, @jamesmcglade.bsky.social with the the #GeoSlam & Liam with PostEx👏

@irssubc.bsky.social @forestry.ubc.ca @metafor-ulaval.bsky.social

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