Darren Sleep, PhD

Raised in the forests and fields of New Brunswick, Darren Sleep developed a profound appreciation for the natural world at a young age, exploring the Acadian forests and interacting with its diverse wildlife. After high school, he earned a BSc from the University of New Brunswick, a MSc from the University of Regina, and a PhD from the University of Guelph. He has sinced gained extensive experience working with the forest sector across North America, covering a variety of topics including rare and threatened species, protected area design, climate change, forest management, forest hydrology, and science/policy integration. Prior to joining FPAC, he served as the Lead Scientist with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) based in Ottawa and as the Principal Scientist with National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI) in Montreal.