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for industrial expansion — the greatest threat came from forest fires, due mainly to human causes. Since then, National Forest Week, as it was renamed in 1967, has evolved to encompass the many and varied human and environmental aspects of Canada’s forest resources — past, present and future. Although special activities are promoted across Canada, National Forest Week remains first and
foremost a challenge to individual Canadians to learn more about their forest heritage and support greater recognition of this valuable resource. National Tree Day, which takes place during National Forest Week on Sept. 27, will serve as a celebration for Canadians to appreciate the benefits trees provide — clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connecting with nature. Go online to national-
treeday.ca for more information. (In Kamloops, volunteers planted trees in West highlands Park in Aberdeen this past Saturday.) National Forest Week is an initiative of the Canadian Institute of Forestry and the Canadian Forestry Association. The B.C. Provincial Coalition is a group of companies and associations within the B.C. forestry industry that present
National Forest Week programing in B.C. It was established in 2013 with the overarching goal of showing young people they can enjoy time spent outdoors and learn more about the different uses of B.C.’s forests including wood products, jobs, recreation and spiritual values.
How to participate in National Forest Week
• Arrange a tree planting: treecanada.ca
• Take a walk in woods nearby and get to know your forest • Care for a newly planted or neglected tree, and study its species • Identify things at home or school made of wood • Learn about organizations that demonstrate sustainable forest management • Tour a forest sector industry or processing site • Learn about the prevention of forest fires — canadianforestry.com
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How well do you know Canada’s forests?
Canada stretches across five time zones and numerous climate regions. The Arctic Circle is covered in permafrost, yet Point Pelee in southern Ontario is further south than northern California. The soil and water and conditions that sustain the nations forest, vary greatly across such geographic expanse. As a result, Canada features 12 forest regions and sub-regions, each supporting characteristic tree species and forest types: • Boreal (predominantly forest): The largest forested area in Canada. This region forms a continuous belt from Newfoundland and Labrador west to the Rocky Mountains and north to Alaska. The boreal forest is mostly coniferous, but includes a mix of deciduous trees, such as white birch and trembling aspen. • Boreal (forests and barren): A sub-region north of the boreal forest region. A colder climate and shorter growing season nur-
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tures predominately spruce and larch (tamarack). Along the northern edge, the forest thins into open lichen-woodland and then treeless tundra. • Boreal (forests and grass): A sub-region south of the main boreal forest region. A warmer climate nurtures this deciduous forest, where trembling aspen and willow flourish along the
edge of the prairie. • Subalpine: A coniferous forest stretching from the mountainous uplands of Alberta, across the Rocky Mountain range and through the interior of British Columbia to the Pacific Coast. The sub-alpine and boreal regions both features species such as black spruce, white spruce and trembling aspen.
• Montane: Covers most of the interior uplands of British Columbia, part of the Kootenay Valley and a small area east of the Rocky Mountains. It is a northern extension of the typical forest of much of the western mountain system of the United States. Extensive prairie communities of bunch grasses and herbs are found in many of the river valleys.
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• Coast: A unique area along the Pacific coast of British Columbia that is almost exclusively coniferous. • Columbian: Encompasses a large part of the Kootenay Valley, the upper Thompson and Fraser river valleys and the Quesnel Lake area of British Columbia. This coniferous region merges with coast, montane and sub-alpine forest regions. Deciduous (Carolinian): Widespread across the eastern United States and extending into southwestern Ontario between Lakes Huron, Erie and Ontario. Some southern deciduous trees have their northern limits in this region: tulip tree, cucumber tree, paw-
paw, red mulberry, Kentucky coffee tree, sassafras, black oak and pin oak. Conifers are few, but there is a scattered distribution of eastern white pine, Tamarack, eastern red cedar and eastern hemlock. • Great Lakes/St. Lawrence: Extends inland from the Great Lakes and St, Lawrence River to southeastern Manitoba, but does not include the area north of Lake Superior. This region is mixed coniferousdeciduous, which, in addition to the principal tree species, includes wide ranges of eastern white cedar and largetooth aspen. • Acadian: Stretches across most of the Maritime provinces.
The region is closely related to the Great Lakes–St Lawrence Region and to some extent boreal region. • Grasslands: Though not a forest region, the prairies of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta support several species of trees in great numbers. Trembling aspen forms groves or bluffs around wet depressions and continuous dense stands along the northern boundary. • Tundra: A treeless area between the polar icecap and the treeline of the Arctic region. Its permanently frozen subsoil (permafrost) and a short growing season supports only small, hardy vegetation. — Canadian Forestry Association
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Managing B.C.’s forests for public good BILL BOURGEOIS
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t’s hard to imagine the moniker “Super Natural British Columbia” holding up if our province didn’t have such vast forests. More than 60 per cent of the land base in B.C. is forested and 95 per cent of the land is publicly owned. This makes this province unique in the world. It’s also why National Forest Week, which is celebrated this year from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30, is an ideal time for British Columbians to reflect on and learn more about the importance of forests to our history, our communities and our economy. Outdoor recreation plays a large role in the lifestyles of many British Columbians and forests are a critical part of that. But with an increasingly urban population, many people may not realize forests are much more than a collection of scenic trees where we hike, bike and take pictures. Forests remain an important part of B.C.’s economy. For example, in 2015, the province’s forest sector was respon-
sible for 36 per cent of B.C.’s total exports, worth $12.9 billion. And forestry-related activities directly support more than 7,000 businesses and employ nearly 60,000 people. At the same time, approximately 14 per cent of B.C.’s forests have been set aside as parks and protected areas, with additional areas under special management for values such as old growth, water, species and ecosystems at risk, wildlife habitat, scenic viewscapes and cultural features. Clearly, forest management in B.C. involves the consideration of multiple values and consultation
with many parties before a single tree is cut. For more than 70 years, management of B.C.’s forests has been entrusted to registered forest professionals who are members of the Association of BC Forest Professionals. B.C. forest professionals have specialized training and education based on either four-year university degrees or two-year technical diplomas from accredited forestry or allied science programs. They must also complete a two-year articling period under the supervision of a sponsoring forest professional before they
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Keeping Kamloops green with life via urban forestry Urban forestry is growing in municipalities and Kamloops is at the forefront of that initiative. The city’s goal is to manage urban forests in a sustainable state and maintain the region’s original forest legacy. Urban forestry is the sustained planning, planting, protection, maintenance and care of trees, forests and green spaces in and around cities and communities for the economic, environmental, social and public health benefits of people. Trees help clean our air and reduce pollutants that trigger asthma attacks and exacerbate other respiratory diseases. They cool our streets, sidewalks and homes on hot summer days. Trees increase property value and encourage neighbourhood revitalization. And trees make Kamloops an even more beautiful and comfortable place to live, work and visit. To get involved in tree planting programs around
Kamloops. go online to kamloops.ca. There are plenty of ways to help add trees to the Kamloops landscape. The city wants to achieve the many quality-of-life benefits that come with planting trees. No matter how you participate, you will be planting a legacy when you plant a tree.
Here’s what you can do: • participate in one of the tree-planting programs; • Make a record of your tree planting. Here are three programs to consider: • Boulevard Tree Planting Program: This program allows neighbourhoods to apply for trees to be planted on their street if homeowners agree to be responisble for irrigating them. • Kamloops Community Forest: This is a Communities in Bloom Legacy Project in which people can plant a tree in the Kamloops Community Forest in memoriam for a person or cherished event. • Aspen Tree Replanting Program: The city will provide aspen trees to qualified homeowners if they agree to irrigate and care for trees to restore visual screening where trees were lost to pine beetle infestation.
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Government seeks to help industry after fires The B.C. government is “looking at all means” to help keep the forestry industry standing after this summer’s unprecedented wildfire season scorched an estimated 53-million cubic metres of timber. Recovering from the historic wildfire season is expected to take British Columbia’s forest industry at least five years, the province’s Forest Ministry said. The ministry said although wildfires will likely remain active into the fall, plans to help the industry rebound are already underway. Forests Minister Doug Donaldson said the province is working to figure out how much of the impacted timber is salvageable. “It’s similar to the pine beetle situation,” he said. “If it is merchantable, we want to get in and get it cut and get it to the mills before it is too dry.” Donaldson said provincial officials are keeping their options open. “We’re looking at all means to try to ensure there’s fibre going to the mills and there’s enough wood to keep the shifts going,” he said. “We know there is going to be an extremely high need for reforestation and that’s been planned right now through my ministry in order to ensure that we do have the timber supply in the future.” Susan Yurkovich, president of the B.C. Council of Forest Industries, said although mill infrastructure hasn’t been destroyed by fires, the shortage of timber and wood fibre, especially in the Interior, means companies can’t operate.
The Thuya Lake fire in the North Thompson Valley was just one of many that contributed to the worst wildfire season ever recorded in British Columbia.
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Forest council combats climate change and more
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upported by the Canadian sector for communities. Council of Forest Ministers The council endorsed the Forest (CCFM), Canada’s forest Ministerial Progress Report to First industries play a central role Ministers on the implementation of the in combatting climate change, pan-Canadian framework on clean growth risk of forest fires, driving and climate change, which highlights innovation, expanding trade, supporting progress made on the path to Canada’s biodiversity and creating jobs. low-carbon future. The CCFM has agreed to address As well, ministers and Indigenous leadthe future forest bio-economy, climate ers had the opportunity to discuss imporchange, innovation and opportunities to tant forest sector issues with industry repsupport the management of caribou habiresentatives forest stakeholders Eachand year wesector celebrate tat — a top priority for the forest sector. during the Forum of Canadian Forests. the beauty and diversity of our forests. Chaired by Jim Carr, Canada’s minister Ministers heard various perspectives Each year we celebrate thisdiscussed renewable of Natural Resources, the council unanion a range of issues and howresource to that sustains life to - clean water mously endorsed a forest bio-economy increase collaboration meet common framework for Canada. goals.and the very air we breathe. The framework outlines a new vision Given thatwe 70 per cent from of Indigenous Each year benefit business for the future of the forest sector and the communities in Canada are located in development and economic growth role for biomass in the transition to a lowforested areas, participants outlined supported by our forests. carbon, sustainable economy. opportunities for greater collaboration It is a non-binding commitment among with Indigenous peoples in environmenCCFM partners and specific pathways may tal monitoring and assessment activibe endorsed, adopted and mobilized by ties, as well as approaches for fostering jurisdictions accordingly. Indigenous youth participation in the forMinisters discussed the need to work est sector. with Indigenous peoples, stakeholders and Ministers also recognized the hard work industry to protect and recover woodland and sustained efforts by personnel comcaribou populations. batting this summer’s intense forest fires They agreed on the importance and agreed to advance the implementaof taking a collaborative, sciencetion of the Canadian wildland fire stratbased approach and sharing best egy — a key commitment from the 2016 practices to help support conservaCCFM meeting in Dawson City, Yukon, tion agreements while considering the which outlines actions to prepare for and socio-economic benefits of the forest mitigate wildland fire risks across Canada.
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What’s in a name? Glad you asked . . . Forestry is a major employer in B.C., yet few people outside of the sector understand the differences between the different job titles and designations. Can you call anyone who works in the forest a forester? Is there a difference between a logger and a faller? The Association of BC Forest Professionals registers and regulates the province’s forest professionals: registered professional foresters, registered forest technologists, special permit and limited license holders, accredited timber cruisers and accredited timber evaluators. These professionals have post-secondary education, or equivalent, in forestry, in addition to many years of experience and are responsible for managing the forests. They may look after all aspects of the forest, including forest health (insect infestations, diseases and fire), fish and wildlife habitat, preparing areas for harvesting and much more.
In general, forest professionals ensure forests are managed sustainably. • Forester usually refers to a registered professional forester (RPF). Foresters have university degrees, or equivalent, specializing in forestry and have spent at least two years articling before passing a rigorous registration exam. • Tech or technologist usually refers to a registered forest technologist (RFT). RFTs have a two-year college diploma, or equivalent, in forestry and have spent at least two years articling before passing a rigorous registration exam. • Accredited timber cruiser (ATC) is a specialist who is trained to accurately figure out how much and the quality of each tree species is available for harvesting. A cruiser has on-the-job training and must demonstrate competency before being allowed to use the title ATC. Note that RPFs and,
more commonly, RFTs may also be ATCs.
refers to any of the above five job categories.
• Accredited timber evaluator (ATE) is a specialist similar to an ATC; however, the timber evaluator has more experience and is able to supervise a team of cruisers. Like ATCs, ATEs must demonstrate their competency before being allowed to use the ATE designation. Note that RPFs and, more commonly, RFTs may also be ATEs.
Other forest workers • Logger refers to a number of workers whose job it is to harvest timber and bring it to a mill. The term “lumberjack” is similar to logger, but is not used in B.C. It is an eastern North
• Silvicultural accredited surveyor is a surveyor who measures the quantity and quality of young forest stands, usually planted after harvesting, and provides recommendations to ensure these stands reach maturity. Like ATCs and ATEs, they must demonstrate their competency before being allowed to use the SAS designation. Note that RPFs and, more commonly, RFTs may also be SASs. • Forest professional is a generic phrase that
American term. • Fallers are specialists who may have voluntarily become certified for this dangerous position. They are specifically trained to handle fall trees and are highly skilled. • Forest technician usually refers to someone with some post-secondary edu-
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cation, such as a certificate. • Forest worker usually refers to non-professionals who work in the forest, such as loggers, fallers and technicians. • Machine operator refers to a forest worker who operates various types of machinery during forestharvesting operations.
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According to the provincial government, British Columbia’s protected areas are larger than all of the area ever logged in the forest. B.C.’s protected areas total 11.7-million hectares (29-million acres). A total of about 9.4-million hectares (23.2-million acres) of the province’s forested area has been logged over time (5.6-million hectares, or 13.8- million acres, are forests). To get a better idea of the size of B.C.’s protected areas, consider they equal the size of Cuba, are the same size as the United Kingdom, are three times the size of Switzerland and two-thirds the size of Washington state.
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ecause the public is the primary landowner in the province, you have a responsibility to understand how that land is being managed and to speak up if you have concerns. The good news is that you are not alone. B.C. forest professionals are located in every corner of the province; more than 5,300 registered forest professionals reside in communities from Fort Nelson to Port Hardy to Fernie. Our forest professionals have training and education to help them see the forest for the trees — and, even then, it’s not only about the trees, but all the associated values that contribute to healthy ecosystems and healthy communities. These values include recreation opportunities, jobs, clean air and water, spiritual values and much more. Professionals are relied upon to hold together this rich tapestry of values in tandem with multiple other land users, such as the public, tourism operators, ranchers, trappers, miners
IF YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE “ COMPLEXITY OF THE FOREST ECOLOGY OR
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and oil and gas extractors. One doesn’t have to be an expert to take an active interest in how B.C.’s forests are managed. We urge the public — whether you live in a forestdependent community like Prince George or in a condo in Vancouver — to learn more about the management of our forests. The province’s forests serve as the backbone of the provincial economy by providing rural community stability and filling the coffers for socially supported medical services, public education and highway improvements. Sustainable decisions made
in our rural and urban forests directly affect the high quality of life that citizens of British Columbia enjoy. If you’re wondering how the forest management framework works, you are not alone. Here’s a four-step primer. : Step 1: The objectives for the land are set by government. Step 2: The forest companies (or other licence holders) propose results or strategies to achieve the objectives. Step 3: The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has a decision-maker who approves (or not) those results or strategies. Step 4: If approved, the forest companies decide on a meth-
od to accomplish the result. Forest professionals help the government and the forest companies work within this fourstep process. There are many other situations, rules and rights to follow and many different variables in the forest to consider — such as maintaining archeological sites, safeguarding water quality and protecting wildlife/fisheries habitat. The role of the forest professional is to plan and prescribe the path to achieve these objectives. These forest-management decisions are made with input from other natural resource professionals (such as engi-
neers, geoscientists, biologists, agrologists and archaeologists) and in consultation with stakeholders and First Nations. In some cases, a tremendous amount of planning will be on the books for several years while crucial professional assessments on terrain, wildlife, fisheries, visuals and timber value are conducted in conjunction with public consultation meetings. Additionally, the increase in land users (such as mining, forestry, recreation and oil and gas extraction) — which are governed by other regulation — increasing access opportunities and changing forests all add up to a greater requirement for public engagement. If you want to understand the complexity of the forest ecology or management of forests for uses like recreation, ask a forest professional. Chances are, one of our members is living in your community.
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NATIONALFOREST FORESTWEEK WEEK NATIONAL TOUGH CLOTHING A Amessage message from FOR TOUGH Tolko Tolko Industries Industries JOBS. National Forest Week takes place National Forest Week takes placethis this year from Sept. 2424 toto Sept. 30.30. year from Sept. Sept. This year’s theme is is “Celebrating This year’s theme “Celebrating Canada’s Forests: Our Stories, Our Canada’s Forests: Our Stories, OurFuture” Future” —— and there is no better time forforreflection and there is no better time reflection and celebration. and celebration. Tolko’s history embodies much Tolko’s history embodies muchofofwhat whatisis great about Canada: With hard great about Canada: With hardwork, work,integintegrityrity and respect forfor the land, wewecan and respect the land, canachieve achieve bigbig things. things. Our story begins with Harold Our story begins with Harold Thorlakson, thethe fourth son ofof Icelandic Thorlakson, fourth son Icelandic immigrants Thorlakur and Ingibjorg immigrants Thorlakur and Ingibjorg Thorlakson. Thorlakson. HeHe had anan inkling there were had inkling there wereopportuniopportunitiesties in in planing and selling lumber. planing and selling lumber. HeHe was right. was right. From thethe first mill hehe started From first mill startedinin1956 1956—— thethe Lavington planer mill, which Lavington planer mill, whichsat satononthe the sitesite of of today’s Lavington planer today’s Lavington planerdivision divisioninin Vernon – Harold, wife Gemma and Vernon – Harold, wife Gemma andsons sons Al,Al, John and Doug grew the company John and Doug grew the companythat that Tolko is today. Tolko is today. There areare now 1414 operations There now operationsininthree three provinces employing nearly 3,000 provinces employing nearly 3,000team team members. members. “I think mymy grandparents would “I think grandparents wouldhave have been really proud toto see how, through been really proud see how, throughthe the incredible ups and downs ofof this incredible ups and downs thisindustry, industry, we’ve managed to to thrive because we’ve managed thrive becausewe’ve we’ve
adapted adaptedtotochange changeand andyet yetkept kept at at our our core core the theoriginal originalTolko Tolkovalues,” values,”said saidTolko Tolko presipresident dentand andCEO CEOBrad BradThorlakson, Thorlakson, aa thirdthirdgeneration generationmember memberof ofthe thefamily family to to lead lead the the company. company. Tolko Tolkoisn’t isn’tjust juststill stillhere. here. Tolko Tolkoisisthriving. thriving. That’s That’salso alsodue duein inpart partto tothe the family family valvalues: ues:be berespectful, respectful,be befair fairand andwork work hard. hard. This Thispast pastsummer summerwas wasone oneof of the the worst worst forest forestfire fireseason seasonon onrecord recordin inB.C. B.C. One Oneout outofoffour fourmanufacturing manufacturing jobs jobs in in the theprovince provinceisisininthe theforest forestindustry, industry, so so it’s it’s fair fairtotosay saymany manyofofTolko Tolkoemployees, employees, concontractors tractorsand andcommunities communitiesdepend depend on on the the forest forestindustry. industry. While Whilewe wecelebrate celebratethe theforests forests and and all all they theyhave havetotooffer offer— —majestic majesticbeauty beauty and and a supply supplyofoftimber, timber,aarenewable renewableresource resource — — we wealso alsohave havetotopause pauseand andtake take aa moment moment totocelebrate celebratethe thewildfire wildfireprofessionals professionals who who have havecontinuously, continuously,and andunselfishly, unselfishly, put put their theirlives liveson onthe theline lineto tohelp helpcontain, contain, concontrol troland andextinguish extinguishfires firesacross across the the British British Columbia. Columbia. We Wethank thankthem themfor fordoing doingeverything everything in in their theirpower powertotoprotect protectour ourhomes, homes, our our comcommunities munitiesand andour ourforests. forests. — —Tolko TolkoIndustries Industries Ltd. Ltd.
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Harper Herrin takes some time to celebrate Canada’s forests. Parents, Layne and Sherry, are both employees at Tolko’s High Level mill.
Tolko is proud to be a part of a vibrant forest industry. With more than 2700 employees producing wood products for customers around the world, we are proud of our history, our people and are thankful to the communities in which we operate. A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to the wild fire professionals who have worked so hard this summer to fight the fires and protect our communities.
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