Canada's National Tree Day |  | |
September 26, 2012
National Tree Day is an opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate and appreciate the great benefits that trees and forests provide everyone---- clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connecting with nature!
You can learn more about how to participate in your town, city or community from the National Tree Day website.
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Reminder: Deer Hunting Season |  | |
Reminder: your annual opportunity to influence the number of ungulates enjoying your forest is fast approaching.
General open season in British Columbia for mule deer (black-tailed) begins September 10th, 2012.
You can see the complete updated hunting and trapping regulation synopsis here.
Or visit the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations website to download sections of the document by region.
Happy hunting!
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August 2012
PFLA Private Forest Matters
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PFLA Goes With the Flow
Keenly aware that great advocacy and education opportunities sometimes turn up in their swimsuits, PFLA's Rod Bealing recently risked it all to inform members of the Cowichan Watershed Partnership about the benefits of private managed forest land. After donning the appropriate personal protective equipment, Rod glided gracefully, on a tube, down a five-kilometer stretch of the Cowichan River.
 The heat of July and the spirit of summer provided the just-right conditions to show members of the Cowichan Watershed Partnership, for themselves, up close, the healthy state of the river. Not all sunshine and soaking, a variety of issues were discussed along the way, including how PFLA members ensure our practices keep streamside areas at the forefront of planning. A big thanks to the Cowichan Watershed Partnership for their interest. PFLA will continue to share our passion for good forestry, while Rod continues to bask in his new passion for tubing down all kinds of rivers. |
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Out and About with the PFLA
National Forest Week
September 23rd-29th, 2012
The Canadian Forestry Association is raising awareness about Canada's forest heritage and the value of forests to our economy, culture, traditions and history. This year's theme is Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities. You can learn more about events here.
UBCM Annual Convention
September 24th-28th, 2012
The Union of BC Municipalities is holding their annual convention at the Victoria Conference Centre, September 24th through the 28th. The format for the convention this year doesn't include a trade show, but PFLA still looks forward to connecting with elected officials and ensuring the perspective of forest owners is represented at the municipal level. You can find more information here.
Vancouver Island Safety Conference and Trade Show
October 20th, 2012
The B.C. Forest Safety Council is holding their 7th annual safety conference in Nanaimo, B.C. at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, October 20th, 2012. Themed "I Make the Difference", the conference focuses on reducing health and safety risks and includes speaker panels and keynote addresses from government and industry leaders. Learn more about the conference and trade show here.
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As always, thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Rod Bealing, Executive Director
Lisa Weeks, Communications Manager
Private Forest Landowners Association |
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