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January 2014

Welcome to the January 2014 edition of the PFLA online newsletter. You'll find important dates of interest, relevant announcements for managed forest owners and the latest in our "Standing Tending 101" series.

The PMFLC Welcomes a New Executive Director

In a December 2, 2013 press release, the Chair of the Private Managed Forest Land Council announced the appointment of a new Executive Director, Phil O'Connor, to replace retiring Executive Director, Stuart MacPherson. The Private Managed Forest Land Council is the independent regulatory body, established under ...[read more]ť

Hometown Meetings 2014 Tour

PFLA is taking the show on the road again this spring for our annual hometown meetings. It's a chance for us to sit down, face-to-face with forest owners across the province and hear firsthand what's important to you. It's also a good opportunity for forest owners to:

network with other forest owners
keep abreast of relevant policy developments
provide important feedback and insights to help guide the organization's future efforts

We're still putting the finishing touches on the dates and venue location details, but wanted to let you in on the broad strokes just as soon as we started painting the picture. If you have any topics ...[read more]ť

Stand Tending 101: Part II Brushing Basics

Always ones to keep our word, here's the latest addition to our Stand Tending 101 series. Brushing is the first, and in some ways most important, stand treatment you'll carry out. If you're not familiar with the term, brushing describes the removal of unwanted vegetation (brush) from the immediate area surrounding your seedlings. Competition for light, nutrients and water from other vegetation at the early stage ...[read more]ť

The Charles' Decision: Managed Forest Classification Appeal

A recent decision by the Property Assessment Appeal Board confirms the Managed Forest Program is an option for landowners, irrespective of size and ownership of individual lots, provided contiguous parcels of land, together, meet the minimum 25-hectare requirement set out by the Private Managed Forest Land Act. In his decision, Robert A. Kasting wrote ...[read more]ť

As always, thanks for your interest. PFLA headquarters is a bustle of activity as we make plans for events to come in 2014. We look forward to the opportunity to see you in-person. Until then, feel free to give us a call, send an email (info@pfla.bc.ca) or leave a comment on the blog.

Sincerely,

Rod Bealing, Executive Director
Lisa Weeks, Communications Manager
Private Forest Landowners Association

In This Issue

The PMFLC Welcomes a New Executive Director

Hometown Meetings 2014 Tour

Stand Tending 101: Brushing Basics

The Charles' Decision: Managed Forest Classification Appeal

19th Annual PFLA Conference, Field Tour and AGM

Upcoming Events

Save the Date! June 4-5, 2014

The 19th annual PFLA conference, field tour and AGM is scheduled for June 4th and 5th, 2014 in Parksville, B.C.

Watch this space for more details as they unfold. In the meantime, read what one participant had to say about last year's event.

Upcoming Events

Invasive Species Council of BC Public Forum & AGM
January 21-22, 2014
Richmond, BC

WSCA Conference
January 29-31, 2014
Kelowna, BC

Agroforestry Session 2014 Hort Growers
Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2014
Abbotsford, BC

7th Annual Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival
February 1, 2014
Duncan, BC

Islands Agriculture Show
February 7-8, 2014
Duncan, BC

ABCFP Forestry Conference & AGM
Feb. 12-14, 2014
Kelowna, BC

Have an event you want people to know about? Let us know!

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Private Forest Landowners Association | 1-888-634-7352 | rod.bealing@pfla.bc.ca | http://www.pfla.bc.ca
PO Box 48092
Victoria, BC, V8Z 7H5