Dr. Carolyn Smyth is a Research Scientist at the Canadian Forest Service (Natural Resources Canada) in Victoria, BC. Her research includes assessment of GHG reduction scenarios for Canada’s forest sector including ecosystem modeling, harvested wood product tracking, and substitution benefits of using wood in place of other emissions-intensive products and energy sources. She works on wildfire and carbon projects and is focused on developing strategies for wildfire and forest management that minimize climate impacts and help strengthen the bioeconomy.