National Forest Week 2006

Canada's Forests

National Forest Week 2006 (September 23-30) was a great success. The 7th Annual Forest Day was held on the West Coast with displays by many involved in the resource sector.  In Port Alberni, the South Island Forest District hosted a pancake breakfast, Open House and visited some local school children to educate them about forest management.  The Malaspina University College Forest Management Program hosted a series of noon time lectures in Nanaimo.  Those involved wish to thank the many volunteers and donors who helped make these events a success. 

National Forest Week 2007 will be held the last full week of September 2007 (Sunday through Saturday)

 If you are interested in participating or registering your event contact: Emma Neill at (250) 731-3022 or via e-mail at Emma.Neill@gov.bc.ca

National Forest Week was celebrated from September 23rd to 30th, 2006.

The 2006 year plans included:

The 7th annual West Coast Forest Day: "Forest Treasures" celebrates all aspects of the forest. Exhibits include conservation, ecosystem restoration, cultural and artistic venues, environmental protection, sustainable forestry, recreation and more...on Saturday September 23rd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Tofino / Ucluelet junction, 2777 Pacific Rim Highway. For more information download Poster (pdf format)

Ministry of Forest and Range open house – South Island Forest District, Port Alberni office, Friday September 29th, located at 4885 Cherry Creek Road in Port Alberni, from 8:30 am to noon. Celebrate National Forest Week, meet staff, pancake breakfast, learn about the Ministry of Forest and Range, tour the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Forest Education Bus, win prices (firewood raffle). Special thanks to our sponsors: Greenmax Resources, MoFR, BCTS and our NFW volunteers. For more information download Poster (pdf format)

Free noon time lectures and guided tours on the topic of forest resource management at the Malaspina FRT department on September 25th to 29th, 2006. For additional information call Barry Ostrand, 250-753-3245 local 2340, or download Poster (pdf format)

FORED Poster Contest: Students K-12 province-wide are invited to submit their posters in celebration of National Forest Week.  A   $50 prize will be awarded to the winning poster in each of the following three categories; Primary, Intermediate and Secondary.  The deadline for entries is November 15, 2006.