Forrest Hisey

Research and Professional Interests

I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Human Geography at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. My interests focus upon human-environment interactions and socio-ecologic relations. Current research is focused on private land conservation, specifically the role of conservation easements in Canada. My past research focused on public pasture usage/conservation in Saskatchewan, transnational land policies, and interactions on public/crown lands.

Why Geography, Geomatics and Environment at UTM?

I was interested in joining the Geography discipline at UTM due to its reputation and the work that my supervisor, Dr. Andrea Olive, has been focused on. The campus is absolutely gorgeous with an open and relaxing atmosphere. I also think that everybody at UTM is very supportive and genuine which creates a very inclusive community.

Honours and Awards

• Graduate Expansion Fund Grant – University of Toronto, Mississauga (2022)
• Outstanding Academic Achievement Entrance Award – University of Toronto, Mississauga (2020)
• Graduate Expansion Fund Grant - University of Toronto, Mississauga (2019-2020)
• Robin Hoffman Memorial Award for Scholarship and Service - Augustana College (2019)
• Graduate First Paper Award – University of Toronto, (2023)
• Graduate Expansion Fund Grant – University of Toronto, (2023)

Presentations

• 2022 - Sessional Presenter, Environmental Studies Association of Canada Annual Conference: “Bison Restoration as Reconciliation: Values and Barriers toward Bison Conservation on the Great Plains” 
• 2021 - Graduate Student Presentation, Department of Geography, University of Toronto, Mississauga: “Intertwined Easements: Conservation Easement Policy and Landowner Motivations in Canada” 
• 2020 - Exploring the Saskatchewan Grasslands: An Exploration of Crown Lands and Appropriate Usage. Graduate Student Presentation University of Toronto
• 2019 - AAG Session: Undergraduate Geography Experience
• 2019 - AAG Session: GIS and Remote Sensing Gallery - “Understanding Place and Policy: Assessing the Connectivity of the Beaver Hills Moraine”
• 2023 - Sessional Presenter, Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference: "Cooperating for Conservation: The Role of Conservation Easements on the Canadian Prairies” 
• 2023 - Sustainability: Transdisciplinary, Theory, Practice, and Action (STTPA) Conference: “Sustainability Modules in Experiential Learning” 

Publications

Refereed:

• Hisey, F., Finegan, C., & Olive, A. (2022). Recent protected area–Indigenous Peoples research articles in Canada and the USA: A meta-review. Parks Stewardship Forum, 38(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.5070/P538358970 Retrieved from https://escholarship.org/uc/item/2h47967f
• Hisey, F., Heppner, M., & Olive, A. (2022). Supporting native grasslands in Canada: Lessons learned and future management of the Prairie Pastures Conservation Area (PPCA) in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Geographer/Le Géographe canadien
• Hisey, F., Zhu, T., & He, Y. (2022). Use of interactive storytelling trailers to engage students in an online learning environment. Active Learning in Higher Education, 14697874221107574.

Non-Refereed:

• Hisey, Forrest, Chance Finegan and Andrea Olive. 2021. “Bison Reintroduction as Reconciliation”. Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE) https://niche-canada.org/2021/02/18/bison-reintroduction-as-reconciliation-in-saskatchewan/
• Hisey, Forrest & Jonah Olsen. (2023). “Collaborating for Conservation: Conservation Easements and the Waldron Ranch Grazing Co-operative”. Nature Alberta. https://online.fliphtml5.com/olrxh/neoz/#p=1