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All of Canada is invited to participate in this year’s National Forest Week from Sept. 21 to 27, 2014. This year’s theme “Sunrise in the Forest” sheds light on the great opportunity, rewards innovation, diversity, and sustainability within Canada’s forest sector.

Established circa 1920 as Forest Fire Prevention Week, the intention of National Forest Week was to encourage greater public awareness towards Canada’s forests. At the time, there was no apparent shortage of trees 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 Wednesday, Sept. 24, will serve as a celebration for all Canadians to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us —clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connecting with nature.

Check out the official website at nationaltreeday.ca for more information and events.

National Forest Week is an initiative of the Canadian Institute of Forestry and the Canadian Forestry Association. The BC Provincial Coalition is a group of companies and associations within the B.C. forestry industry who present the National Forest Week program in B.C. It was established in 2013 with the overarching goal of showing young people in BC that they can enjoy time spent outdoors and learn more about the different uses of BC’s forests including wood products, jobs, recreation and spiritual values. For a list of events and more information about National Forest Week in B.C., visit the Association of BC Forest Professionals at www.abcfp.c

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This year’s theme, Sunrise in the Forest, not only speaks to the natural beauty of B.C.’s forests, but the resiliency of the forest sector. Since the downturn of 2009, B.C.’s forest economy has been steadily recovering. From 2009 to 2013, timber harvesting has increased 47%, the value of B.C.’s forest product exports increased by 53% to a total of $11.6 billion and employment increased by 13% providing 58,000 direct jobs throughout the province.

In 2009, government introduced the Wood First Act to require that wood be considered as a primary building material in public sector construction, and 53 local governments, have followed suit by adopting Wood First bylaws, policies or resolutions of their own. Changes to the BC Building Code in 2009 increasing the maximum height of wood frame residential construction from four storeys to six, has translated into over 200 mid-rise buildings completed or under construction.

To ensure we have forests for future generations to enjoy, companies are legally required to reforest the areas they harvest. While an average of 200 million seedlings are planted each year, in 2014, we managed to plant over 240 million. We manage our forests for 11 different values, including provisions for wildlife habitat, cultural heritage, biodiversity and recreation.

The provincial National Forest Week coalition has also produced a Tree Identification App. It will be available for download from http://www.abcfp.ca/about_us/events/national_forest_week.asp on Sept. 23. The app provides photos and information on every native tree found in B.C., and also allows you to take photos and record notes and GPS the location of your favourite trees!

I encourage you to take the time to enjoy and learn more about B.C.’s forests this National Forest Week.

Steve thomSonMinister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

“As the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, I look forward to celebrating National Forest Week.Steve thomSon

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The Association of BC Forest Professionals is encouraging BC residents to not only spend some time learning about the province’s forests this National Forest Week, but also consider jobs in the sector.

Casey Macaulay, registered professional forester and associate registrar for the Association said of the 5,300 members they have, close to 300 reside in Kamloops.

“That’s a fairly large number because we are a major regional centre,” he said.

He attributed it to the two forestry-related government offices in Kamloops as well as the forestry companies within the outlying areas of the Thompson Nicola — Tolko to the north, Interfor in Adams Lake and West Fraser near 100 Mile House.

Most of the local members hold traditional forestry jobs. Many are involved with harvesting, planting preparations or silviculture — controlling and monitoring growth and health of trees.

“When we plant the trees we ensure that they are growing and well on their way, and for every tree that is cut there are several that are planted in its place,” Macaulay said.

On the government side, foresters work to uphold rules and regulations relating to the industry and authorize activity. Foresters are also employed in consulting fields with companies like CN Rail, fisheries and municipalities.

Amanda Brittain, director of communications for the association said they see a high demand for professionals with a post-secondary degree in forestry. The University of British Columbia and the University of Northern British Columbia are currently the main post-secondary institutions that offer degree programs in forestry.

Although the forestry sector has struggled at times throughout the last ten years, Macaulay maintains that opportunities within the sector are plentiful as the industry is being rejuvenated.

“Right now the industry is enjoying a bit of a reprieve from the major economic meltdown of the last decade or so,” he said. “They are enjoying much better prices.”

Because the industry is very sensitive to U.S. housing starts, the American recession had a negative impact on B.C.’s forestry sector. But, the industry has always been cyclic, tending to see five-year highs followed by two-year lows, Macaulay said.

“Now we are coming back to the top end of that cycle again and that’s why we are seeing such high demand and good prices and I think people are pretty

happy with their opportunities,” he said.

The industry is also dealing with the repercussions of the mountain pine beetle, which killed off many of the province’s trees. The pest has left the industry with a slight supply shortage.

“It’s forcing everyone to work a little but harder and deal with a little less volume coming out of the forests, so the mills are feeling that bit,” Macaulay said. “But, there is still a high high demand for forestry skill set and that’s not going away any time soon.”

In addition to regulating the forestry professionals the Association of BC Forest Professionals maintains a growing advocacy mandate. The association advocates for good forest stewardship on behalf of the people of B.C., ensuring the province’s forests are maintained and utilized in the best interest of the public.

“The pressures we see right now on us on the environment, the concerns that different interest groups have, they are growing over time,” Macaulay said. “Our answer to that is to put more energy more time more resources into advocating for sound forestry practices and good environmental stewardship.”

Most recently, the association, along with the College of Applied Biology, the Association of Professional Biology and the Planning Institute of British Columbia, pledged joint action on climate change. Together they represent more than 9,000 forest professionals, professional biologists and technologists and professional planners.

The statement commits the professional associations to take steps to enable and encourage their members to “incorporate the best available climate-science into their professional decisions.”

“What we are trying for is that planning piece,” Macaulay said. “Where we gather the science, take a look at it and say, ‘How does this affect forestry?’ and then communicate to our members some of the information about how to adapt.”

“That’s where we’re at but its a big big project.”

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British Columbia is the largest producer of forest products in Canada, with Kamloops contributing significantly to production. As a provincially recognized forest centre, Kamloops and the Central Interior of B.C. account for the second highest concentration of value-added plants in the province.

The number of value-added wood products manufactured in Kamloops continues to grow and ranges from plywood, veneer products and finger jointed lamina to prefabricated housing units and custom kitchen cabinets. Many companies, agencies, and services related to the forest industry are headquartered in Kamloops including Domtar, Tolko Industries, FORREX and Compwood Products.

Competitive AdvantagesKamloops’ Location: One of Kamloops’ advantages is its geographic location in the province of British Columbia. As a transportation hub with trucking, rail and air cargo access, the ability to move products from Kamloops to other locations in a cost-efficient method is ideal.

Strong Infrastructure: Kamloops has over 2,200 acres of affordable land zoned for industrial use, much of which is vacant. There are eight industrial parks; some with both rail and highway access and the city enjoys a reliable supply of affordable power and telecommunications.

Local Resources and Support: There are more than 125 fabrication and manufacturing companies operating in the city and businesses enjoy extensive research and development support by the Interior Science and Innovation Council, FORREX, Nexterra and Thompson Rivers University. In terms of raw materials, wood species, lumber grades, fibre supply and wood waste are available at competitive prices.

Experienced Industry Professionals: The value-added wood industry in the Kamloops Forest District has a number of strengths, which positions it well to compete in the North American home

building market. This includes knowledgeable and experienced professionals who know the inner workings of the industry, have export market experience, and have strong interests in developing partnerships.

Skilled & Educated Labour Force: The city enjoys a diverse pool of trades, forestry specialists, contract loggers, truckers and silviculture workers. Additionally, Kamloops is home to Thompson Rivers University (TRU). With over 1,200 graduates annually from a wide variety of diploma, undergraduate and graduate programs, TRU works closely with community and industry organizations, and all levels of government. Since 1996, TRU faculty and students have worked with over 200 manufacturing and technology businesses to develop and implement commercial applications of new and existing technologies and innovations. Projects including consulting for wood products

and other manufacturing companies, equipment automation projects for industry, technology commercialization, business start-up and marketing advice, and applied research and development to regional and provincial businesses and industries.

Lifestyle: Kamloops has a vast landscape with plenty of room in which to play and engage in an array of recreational opportunities, all while enjoying over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. Housing is affordable and the cost of doing business is competitive, plus the area boasts exceptional schooling options and healthcare services. Employee retention is high in Kamloops with employees citing an affordable, quality of life in the region as a major plus.

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The Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) and the Truck Loggers Association (TLA) are holding an art competition from Sept. 18 to Oct. 17, 2014 to celebrate National Forest Week. The art competition is open to kids aged 4 to 12 ─ parents can submit their own kids’ artwork or teachers can enter the work of the whole classroom.

Kids from across the province are invited to draw a picture of what the forests in their communities mean to them. There will be three winners ─ one from each age group. Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate to Chapters and will have their pictures published in the ABCFP and TLA magazines and posted on the websites of both organizations.

“ Asking children to draw pictures of the forest is always interesting,” says Dan Graham, RPF, LLB, president of the ABCFP. “Kids from different culture draw different animals and trees than what we’re used to seeing and sometimes the creatures are completely imaginary. I love seeing the pictures every year!”

“Forestry plays a significant role in the communities these kids live in,” said Don Banasky, TLA President. “It’s great to see what the kids draw each year—always lots of camping and animals. But I always love the ones that have a big machine in the picture!”

Pick up your pencil crayons and visit the ABCFP or the TLA websites to download the art competition entry form, www.abcfp.ca or www.tla.ca.

The Association of BC Forest Professionals, established in 1947, is the largest professional forestry association in Canada with more than 5,400 members. The association registers and regulates professional foresters and forest technologists under authority of the provincial Foresters Act.

The TLA (Truck Loggers Association) represents over 400 independent coastal forest contractors and their suppliers in British Columbia. The TLA promotes a thriving, sustainable forest industry in BC, and fosters communication and education within resource communities, urban centres and governments.

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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 (forest and barren)

A sub-region north of the Boreal Forest Region.

A colder climate and shorter growing season

nurtures predominately spruce and larch (tamarack).

Along the northern edge the forest thins into open lichen-woodland and then treeless Tundra.

Boreal (forest 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.

SubalpineA coniferous forest stretching from the mountainous uplands of Alberta, across the Rocky Mountain range, 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.

MontaneCovers 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.

CoastA unique area along the Pacific coast of British Columbia that is almost exclusively coniferous.

ColumbianEncompasses a large part of the Kootnay 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.

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Conifers are few but there is a scattered distribution of eastern white pine, Tamarack, eastern red cedar and eastern hemlock.

Great Lakes/St.LawrenceExtends 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 coniferous-deciduous which in addition to the principal tree species includes wide ranges of eastern white cedar and largetooth aspen

AcadianStretches across most of the Maritime provinces.

The region is closely related to the Great Lakes–St Lawrence Region and to some extent Boreal Region.

GrasslandsThough 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.

TundraA treeless area between the polar icecap and the treeline of the Arctic region.

Its permanently frozen sub-soil (permafrost) and a short growing season supports only small, hardy vegetation.

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