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Private Forest Matters Newsletter
July 2013 
Greetings!

We're delighted to report PFLA's 18th annual field tour and forestry forum was a sensational hit. A buzz of energy emanated from the place as information, ideas and conversation circulated among old friends, new connections and veteran PFLA conference goers. For those of you who missed it, a shame really, we'll do our best to update you over the next couple of newsletters, but keep in mind, nothing beats the real thing. You can also check out our Facebook page for some photos from the field tour. Thanks again to the organizers, presenters, tour hosts, and of course, all of you who joined us!  

 

The Private Managed Forest Land Council is an independent provincial agency established under the Private Managed Forest Land Act to protect key public environmental values on private managed forest land in British Columbia. As members of the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the Managed Forest Program [...] read more...» 

  

Logs headed to market from a private managed forest on southern Vancouver Island.Safety doesn't happen by accident. An increase in   forestry related deaths has prompted a safety alert from the BC Forest Safety Council to remind British Columbians that everybody needs to pay attention because "unsafe is unacceptable". We couldn't agree more. That's why we're grateful to Ron Judd from WorkSafeBC for presenting at our AGM [...] read more...» 
Survey Says! 

A big PFLA thanks to everyone who took time to fill out our online survey. As always, your input is encouraged and appreciated. The overall feedback about the AGM, and our communications program more generally, was positive, but like most things in life there's always room for improvement.
We look forward to adjusting our content to incorporate your thoughtful suggestions. As promised, we entered all your names into a random draw for the coveted PFLA cutting board, and while you're all winners in our eyes, ... drum roll please ... congratulations (and the cutting board) go to Vic and Uta Parks of Salt Spring Island.

 

A third generation British Columbian with roots in the forest sector, Peter Moonen has spent the past 23 years as a technical communications specialist articulating regulatory, environmental, sustainability, economic and operational issues related to the forest industry in Canada. PFLA was lucky enough to persuade Peter to join us at our annual private forestry forum in Nanaimo, BC, June 20th. [...] read more...» 
Sincerely,

 
Rod Bealing, Executive Director
Lisa Weeks, Communications Manager
Private Forest Landowners Association
In This Issue
PFLA's 2013 Recognition Awards

PFLA's lucky to work with talented and impressive people,  passionate about the contributions they make to the sustainable management of B.C.'s private forests.
 
Private Forestry Tac Vest Award

At our AGM in June, PFLA took the opportunity to acknowledge four noteworthy individuals for the  tenacious contributions they make to private forestry. You can  read about it here.
What's Happening?

Forest Genetics 2013
July 22-25, 2013
Whistler, BC

BC Forest Safety Council: Leadership in Safety Awards
August 23, 2013
nomination deadline

IUFRO Resources for the Future Task Force Conference
August 27-29, 2013
Faculty of Forestry,
UBC, Vancouver, BC

145th Annual Cowichan Exhibition
Sept. 6-8, 2013
Duncan, BC

Federation of BC Woodlot Associations AGM 2013
Sept. 19-20, 2013
Campbell River, BC

Other events and happenings you'd like members to know about?
Let us know:  info@pfla.bc.ca
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