Stories from Women in Wood

A number of recurring gear discussions happen in the Women in Wood (WIW) Facebook group. A very “hot” topic in the WIW group in recent months has been WINTER BOOTS. There are some key questions for you to consider in your choice. Can you find men’s boots that will fit you? If so, your opportunities are vast and your quest will be easier. Popular choices seem to be Baffin, Muck and Dunlop cold weather rubber boots. They’ll keep you dry in shoulder season, and bulk up those cal

At 17 years old, I wanted to move to downtown Toronto, go to university to become a journalist and write for Rolling Stone magazine. After all, what better way to meet all the talented musicians that I idolized as a teenager. What the heck was forestry and why would I want anything to do with it?? So how did I end up working in the forest sector fueled by a strong passion to tell the good news story of sustainable forestry? Well the simple answer is by complete accident. Due

When we first developed our logo, we were excited about the idea of having something fun that would bring women together who are passionate about working in the forest. We didn’t know it would take off like it did, and really become a symbol of women empowerment in the forest sector. Since we first launched the logo and starting putting it on swag, we have sold over 1,000 t-shirts around the world, along with a few hoodies, stickers and a couple of toques. Our logo is more t

Never in a million years did I think I would end up working in Forestry. As I was growing up, I had never heard of anyone working as a Forester or that it was even a profession. I grew up in Toronto. I had never gone camping, never gone to ‘the cottage’ with any friends and had never even been ‘up north’ where all the trees and wild places supposedly were. When asked what I wanted to be when I finished school, I would say that I planned to go to Royal Military College, j

You applied for a position and just found out you got an interview! No doubt you are excited and nervous at the same time. It is a big deal for you and for your future employer it may be a million-dollar decision. You definitely want to be on your game on the big day. You have an hour to make a lasting impression! Both Riet Verheggen and Faye Johnson are Registered Professional Foresters, who have spent many hours on both sides of the interview table. One observation th