Welcome to the October edition of the PFLA Private Forest Matters newsletter. You'll find information about the latest PFLA happenings, along with a few seasonal reminders.
A big thanks to everyone who stopped by our Union of BC Municipalities reception in Vancouver. PFLA is always looking for opportunities to connect with, and educate, people about the positive contributions private forest stewardship makes to BC's economy and communities.
Welcome to the third post in our "Harvesting Planning" series. The first two posts looked at some important steps to consider in the initial planning stages of your harvesting activities. This third post provides an overview of some of the steps involved in the actual logging phase of harvesting.
It's important to remember logging can potentially be dangerous work that requires a great deal of skill to do efficiently. ...[read more]»
It's official! Officially amazing according to the certificate handed out, late in September 2015, by the Guinness Book of World Records to announce the new world record for the most trees planted in one hour by small teams at multiple locations. The official announcement marks the success of multiple tree planting events. Organized by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI), more than 200,000 trees were planted simultaneously in 28 communities across North America ...[read more]»
Prescribed burning is an important forest management tool. It's an opportunity for forest owners and land managers to take advantage of the season's cooler temperatures and wetter conditions to manage wildfire fuels and minimize the risks of uncontrolled fire during hotter times of the year. Prescribed burning also improves forest health, increases reforestation success and maintains important wildlife habitats. Unfortunately, where there's fire, there's smoke, ...[read more]»
PFLA was pleased to attend the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations' 28th AGM and conference October 2 - 4, 2015 in West Kelowna. Hosted by the Boundary and Shuswap Okanagan Woodlot Assocations this year's FBCWA event was an excellent opportunity to network with woodlot licensees and private forest owners from across British Columbia. ...[read more]»
BC Forest Discovery Centre: Ride the Halloween Train!
Looking for a spooktacular Halloween adventure the whole family can enjoy? Don't miss the Halloween train at the BC Forest Discovey Centre in Duncan. Trick or treating, Halloween crafts, haunted house and train rides through ghostly scenes and scary landscapes.
