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Darren Sleep

Darren Sleep

Chief Scientist, Forest Ecology and Conservation

Dr. Sleep has 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.

Raised in the forests and fields of New Brunswick, Dr. Sleep developed a profound appreciation for the natural world at a young age, exploring the Acadian forests and interacting with its diverse wildlife. He holds a PhD from the University of Guelph, a MSc from the University of Regina, and a BSc from the University of New Brunswick.