Silvacom Ltd. is excited to announce the release of a new report: B.C. Forest Leadership: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Wildfire Risk while Increasing Fibre Utilization and Jobs.
Silvacom Ltd. is excited to announce the release of a new report: B.C. Forest Leadership: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Wildfire Risk while Increasing Fibre Utilization and Jobs.
In late August 2025, FREED (Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified) at their University of Toronto (UofT) chapter hosted their fourth annual weeklong event in Algonquin Park. FREED, created in 2020, was founded to provide accessible, barrier-free outdoor and fieldwork opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and/or Racialized (BIPOC) undergraduates. Experiencing the outdoors and nature can be formative in building a connection to the land and pursuing a career in a related field but these experiences are often inaccessible to underrepresented communities due to financial, societal, cultural, or other potential barriers.
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The Multi-Indicator Analysis in Northwestern Ontario, led by a collaborative Working Group, assessed caribou habitat recovery by examining ecological, wildlife, forest, and socioeconomic indicators using an adaptive land management framework. Key findings highlighted trade-offs between indicators (e.g., caribou vs. moose habitat), the effectiveness of current caribou policy (like the Dynamic Caribou Habitat Schedule), and the potential of modified forest practices (such as CLAAG) to accelerate habitat recovery.
Managing forests for Woodland Caribou in Northwestern Ontario is challenging due to the need to balance habitat protection with competing ecological, cultural, and economic interests, particularly in areas with active resource development and natural disturbances. The Working Group explored how different forest management strategies, including the current Dynamic Caribou Habitat Sequence and alternative scenarios, affect caribou habitat, moose populations, and socio-economic outcomes—revealing significant trade-offs between ecological preservation and human use.
Balancing Boreal Caribou conservation with forestry, mining, and tourism in Northwestern Ontario’s Brights and Churchill ranges requires integrated landscape-level planning that supports habitat recovery and regional development goals.
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January 30, 2024, EDMONTON, AB – In a significant accolade, Silvacom Ltd. (Silvacom) has been recognized as one of Alberta's Top 80 Employers for the eighth consecutive year through the esteemed annual competition organized by Canada's Top 100 Employers.
July 5, 2023, EDMONTON, AB – Silvacom Ltd. (Silvacom) is pleased to announce that it has joined the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) as a non-Aboriginal member. This new membership reflects Silvacom’s commitment to fostering relationships and promoting collaboration with Indigenous groups in Canada.
January 31, 2023, EDMONTON, AB – Today, Silvacom Ltd. (Silvacom) was named one of Alberta’s Top 75 Employers for the seventh consecutive year in an annual competition organized by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Are you a student interested in forestry, agriculture, environmental sciences, or a related field? Maybe you’ve heard about Remote Sensing and Photo Interpretation, but you’re not quite sure if it’s the right fit for you. This blog is intended to help you find out more about this career choice and decide if it is something you might be interested in.
EDMONTON, ALBERTA – The Silvacom Group of Companies is proud to unveil Silvacom CS. The Silvacom Group has been creating cloud-based solutions since 2001, and the launch of the new Silvacom CS brand sees its software development team break out into its own business venture.
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