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December 2013

Welcome to the December issue of the PFLA online newsletter. Along with seasonal well wishes we've included some information about upcoming events and PFLA happenings we hope you'll find useful. As always, thanks for your interest.

Stand Tending 101: Why and When to Cultivate Your Forest

Silviculture is the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition and quality of your forest vegetation for a full range of forest resource objectives. 'Silvi' comes from the Latin word 'silva' which means a wood or forest, and 'culture' means cultivation. Successful silviculture relies on clearly defined management objectives. It's also about managing stands for wildlife, water, recreation, aesthetics, or any combination [read more]...ť

Estate Planning and Taxation Survey for Forest Owners

In case you missed last week's email, here's a reminder: PFLA works hard to provide advocacy and support to forest owners across the province. Recently, we've been made aware of an increase in the type and frequency of challenges some forest owners are having with succession planning, property taxation and maintaining their property's managed forest classification with BC Assessment. We put together a quick survey (honest: it's just 5 questions) to gauge your interest, generally, and gather specific input [read more]...ť

Best Wishes for A Magical Holiday Season

Dear Santa, I can explain ... oops, that's not the right holiday correspondence.

Here it is: A seasonal shout-out of appreciation to all PFLA supporters (committed members, valued allies, casual passer-byes) who showed an interest in PFLA over the year. It's a quiet moment, amongst the hustle and bustle of the season, to say a heartfelt thanks [read more]...ť

We understand you're busy and you might not click through to read the whole message. At the very least, please know how much we appreciate your interest and support: without it, Rod Bealing is just a guy in a straw hat talking to himself at the Cowichan Exhibition.

We trust you'll all look sharp in your favourite Christmas sweaters loitering under the mistletoe with a seasonal beverage in hand. At least, that's where you'll find us.

Arm-pumping handshakes and seasonal hugs to all!

Sincerely,

Rod Bealing, Executive Director

Lisa Weeks, Communications Manager

Private Forest Landowners Association