by Working Forest | Sep 19, 2016 | Archives
A silviculture program within the traditional caretaker area of the Tletinqox First Nation community is making a difference. “We line up forestry training courses for all of our community members to make sure they are certified,” Tletinqox Chief Joe Alphonse said....
by Working Forest | Sep 19, 2016 | Archives
Williams Lake Plywood has been operating at its Williams Lake location since 1953, but it didn’t start out as a West Fraser owned plant and it didn’t always make plywood. It was originally known as “All Fir”- finishing rough lumber from the surrounding bush mills. In...
by Working Forest | Sep 19, 2016 | Archives
In recognition of this year’s theme for Sept. 18-24, 2016, National Forest Week, “True North – Strong and Green”, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has released the following statement: “National Forest Week is a time to reflect on...
by Working Forest | Sep 16, 2016 | Archives
British Columbia is known for its natural beauty: mountains, ocean, forests and wildlife. In fact, the province’s official slogan is Super, Natural British Columbia. BC is home to some of the largest, oldest and most impressive trees in the world, and some of them are...
by Working Forest | Sep 16, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
A group of more than 40 alumni of Hungary’s Sopron Forestry School, who first landed as immigrants in Powell River before attending University of BC, recently returned to the place where they were welcomed to Canada nearly 60 years ago. Nearly 250 students and faculty...
