International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated works toward furthering the economic potential of non-timber forest products using applied research and incremental development of specific products.
Each new product, individually researched and developed, will prove its economic viability through small pilot marketing projects. The business will partner on a project-by-project basis with various institutions, industry partners, and/or existing incubation groups which will determine the structure of each project’s funding on an individual basis.
On a project-by-project basis, International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated works to develop marketable, Forest-Derived Products ranging from products grown from Agroforestry practices to Forest Technology and Education.
Key areas of focus include Forest expertise, environmental management, knowledge sharing, and youth mentorship.
By building Forest Innovation capacity, International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated contributes to the directional goals and forest management objectives of the Canadian federal and provincial governments to further Forest sustainability surrounding rural communities.
ABCD Objectives
Achieve profitability in business.
Be demonstrative in operations.
Create a meaningful customer experience.
Develop innovative and viable products related to the Forest.
To attract researchers, scientists, and nature enthusiasts from around the world
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TEACHING FORESTS INCORPORATED IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS FOR:
Shared-Use Agreements
Collaborative Research
Student Internships
Joint Marketing
Joint Investment
Come to us with your applied research concept and we can plan together the logistics and requirements to make the project become a reality.
Partnership Participant
- Advantage from the use of the Forest Field Station/ Living Classroom
- Provide specialized infrastructure and equipment to the site as may be required
- Contribute to applied research & development and effective educational programming
- Provide communication and scheduling jointly with the Field Station Coordinator
- Identify needs and help ensure participating parties have access to the resources they require
- Work together to conduct research projects related to the Forest Field Station
- Provide collaborative funding, logistical support
- Provide scientific expertise and manpower via student internships for academic institutions or other programming
- Increase industry and rural community capacity
- Enjoy significant long-term benefits by assisting in advancing long-term Sustainability Goals
Forest Field Station
- Assist in facilitating academic institutions or other programming
- Jointly invest in the Forest Field Station to build community development strength
- Provide access to the Research Forest
- Assist to coordinate internships working in the Forest Field Station through providing working experience
- Provide value for students interested in pursuing careers in forestry or related fields
- Derive benefits from fresh perspectives and ideas that students bring to the table
- Share joint-marketing and promotion of the Forest Field Station and its services through partnerships
- Provide infrastructure and logistical support
- Purchase new equipment, upgrade infrastructure, and expand the facilities through joint programming opportunities
- Enjoy long-term benefits by further progress toward achieveing Sustainabilty Goals
Areas for Applied Research and Development Projects
- Program & Communication Material Development for Forest Education
- Forest Related -Product marketing and sales
- All forms of activities and development pertaining to Community Sustainability + Forests
- Source additional forest innovation information and add to the repository linkages
- Demonstrative Innovation
- Agroforestry Production
- Forest Greenhouses and medicinal plant/reclamation plant production
- Edu-tourism / Eco-Tourism
- Mentorship Education Programming
- Technical Services -innovation equipment and technology
Some Great Advantages of Team Work!
- Access to talent: Universities and community colleges can provide access to a diverse pool of talented students and faculty who can contribute to research and development, innovation, and other projects. By partnering with these institutions, International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated can tap into this talent pool and potentially recruit top talent for its organization. This provides an outlet for this resource of talented individuals to expand their horizons.
- Research and development: Universities and community colleges often have state-of-the-art facilities and research capabilities that private industry partners may not have access to. By partnering with these institutions, International Research Teaching Forests can leverage this expertise and infrastructure to accelerate their research and development efforts and bring new products and services to market more quickly. International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated promotes applied research and development that furthers the environmental, social, and economic benefits of the forest to rural communities. The Forest Field Station can catalyze these results.
- Innovation and entrepreneurship: Universities and community colleges can be hotbeds of innovation and entrepreneurship, with many students and faculty pursuing startups and other entrepreneurial ventures. International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated can partner with these institutions to identify promising startups and technologies that can be brought to market or integrated into its own operations and the operations of others. These startups can develop products at the local level for rural economic development and employment.
- Community engagement: Community colleges, in particular, often have deep roots in the local community and can provide access to a diverse network of community organizations and stakeholders. International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated can partner with these institutions to engage with these stakeholders and build strong relationships in the community. Community Sustainability is key to social advancement, environmental awareness of benefits, and economic growth.
- Brand reputation: Partnering with universities and community colleges can enhance International Research Teaching Forest’s brand reputation and the brand of the partner, demonstrating a commitment to education, research, and innovation. This can help attract customers, investors, and top talent, and differentiate the company from competitors – while surrounding its operations with capable and competent people with common values of Forest use and benefit for sustainable purposes. Work opportunities through mentorship can also contribute to long-term rural employment which is always an objectivie of educational institutions!
Message from the Founder
The Forest is a place full of wonder and mysteries- teeming with life and activity – while remaining a place of peace and tranquility. We have yet to reveal all of the secrets the Forest is willing to share with us. However, through a closer relationship with the Forest we can gain a greater knowledge and understanding of many benefits the Forest offers to us. That is the exciting part of spending time in the Forest – reaching out to touch the trees and the soil and realizing that, well before our time, many trees we see have stood in place watching generations come and go.
I sincerely hope that you are able to find time to go to the Forest to discover the many things it has to offer. I know the Forest has changed my life and without a doubt the Forest has the ability to change your life as well. It is also my conviction that young and old should spend time in the Forest together when provided an opportunity. There, will be found joy, peace, happiness, and renewal of well-being.
For these reasons, International Research Forests Incorporated has been formed – to promote “Accessible Forests for All” and “Research Together for Forests Forever.” There is the aspiration to grow our rural communities with the help of the Forests we live in.
If you are able, sit quietly amongst the trees. It is possible for you to hear the voice of the Forest as it imparts to you small pieces of its wisdom gained from years before we came.
I wish you well in your own journey to discover our life-sustaining Forests and I sincerely hope you are also able to share the Forest with those you love. Feel free to reach out to our company with your Forest-Related ideas and thoughts.
We look toward hearing from you!
International Research Teaching Forests Incorporated
per Melody Rooyakkers