- The Governor General of Canada
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Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Registration of Arms
January 17, 2007
Vol. V, p. 106
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Blazon
Arms
Barry wavy Argent and Azure a spruce tree eradicated Vert dimidiating an oak tree eradicated Or fructed Vert;
Crest
On a mount Vert a beaver sejant proper holding between its forelegs a closed book Vert charged with an ancient crown Or;
Motto
IN RELIQUUM TEMPUS ARBORES HODIE;
Symbolism
Arms
Not applicable
Crest
Not applicable
Motto
Meaning “Trees today for the rest of time”.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 6, 2007, in Volume 141, page 2825 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Not applicable
Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
University Faculty, Department & College
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 13 May 1978. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada.