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107th CIF/IFC Annual
General Meeting and Conference
September 14th – September 17th, 2015
Kenora, Ontario
SHARING THE FOREST
SHARING THE FOREST
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Water and Wheels
Cruisin’ Deals
7th Maybe Annual
Coney Island Music
Festival July 26
Kenora Agricultural
Fair Kenora Recreation
Whitecap Pavilion,
Car and Boat Show
June 18–20
ARTSFEST
Centre, July 30–August 2
June 24–July 1
Winnipeg Symphony
Orchestra
Whitecap Pavilion,
June 27
Whitecap Pavilion,
July 31–August 2
LOWISA 50
Lake of the Woods,
August 2–8
Canada Day
Celebrations
Whitecap Pavilion, July 1
9th Annual
Bronzeback Classic
July 18–19
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Harbourfest
Kenora Bass
International
Angler Young Angler
Championship
Kenora Recreation
Centre, August 21–23
Lobsterfest
Whitecap Pavilion,
Aug. 22
One Last Summer Blast
Kenora Harbourfront,
September 4-7
Bassin’ for Bucks
Sioux Narrows,
September 11–13
Whitecap Pavilion,
August 6–8
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or do some shopping in our exceptional boutiques.
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WELCOME MESSAGES.............................................. 4
TOURS............................................................................ 19
President’s Welcome...................................... 5
Pre-Conference Tour.................................. 20
Executive Director’s Welcome.......................... 6
Field Tours.................................................21
Mayor’s Welcome.......................................... 7
Companion Tour........................................ 24
HAMPCO Welcome...................................... 8
Post-Conference Tour................................. 25
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF KENORA.................9
TECHNICAL SESSIONS & SPEAKERS................ 26
City of Kenora........................................... 10
MS Kenora.................................................12
Annishaawbe..............................................12
CONFERENCE AGENDA......................................... 13
STUDENT QUIZ BOWL..............................................18
PANEL DISCUSSION................................................50
SILENT AUCTION...................................................... 52
SCIENTIFIC POSTER DISPLAY.............................. 52
CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF FORESTRY............. 53
CIF, Rates and Sections................................ 54
CIF Sections.............................................. 55
The Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award.... 56
Acknowledgments....................................... 57
WELCOME MESSAGES
WELCOME
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT
CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF FORESTRY
It is with great pleasure that I welcome
be leaving Kenora without wetting a line before I go.
delegates and their guests to the 107th Canadian These conferences are great for acquiring knowledge,
Instiute of Forestry-Institut forestier du Canada (CIF- however I believe an equally important benefit is the
IFC) Annual General Meeting and Conference here in opportunity to connect with friends and meet more like
Kenora. The theme of this year’s conference “Sharing minded forest practitioners. Never under estimate the
the Forest” is particularly fitting as we move towards a importance of these events when it comes to developing
more global community. In Canada we are in a unique your professional network, and expanding your network
position in the world, having 94% of our forests publicly of friends, and colleagues.
owned. I believe we should be seen as world leaders when
Lastly I want to thank the organizing committee chaired
it comes to sharing the forest; our forests must provide
by Jack Harrison. This has been a very strong organizvalues to the broader public, and this means they must
ing committee with many hands making light work. Evserve a multitude of demands. During this conference
eryone on this committee has pulled together to provide
we will explore the numerous demands on our forests
us with a great conference. The conference organizers
and how we can collectively meet those demands. The
truly represent those who share our forests including
key to being successful in this goal is working togethour friends to the south. For the first time in our hiser, now, and into the future. Strong partnerships, and
tory the Society of American Foresters have provided an
collaboration combined with a clear understanding of
official representative on our organizing committee. I
what we all want from the forest, will be essential to our
thank all of you for your hard work and diligence on
future success. We must always remember that first and
behalf of the CIF-IFC. I also want to thank the town of
foremost we must manage our forests in a sustainable
Kenora for being such great hosts. My most important
manner - we are simply care takers for a very short term.
message is to you the delegates, enjoy the conference,
We must always be working towards a sustainable future
renew your friendships, make some new ones, and most
for all of the demands from our forest.
importantly have fun.
The shield lakes, and forests make this region one of
the quintessential Canadian tourist destinations, not to
mention the world class fishing opportunities. I would
encourage all delegates to get out and enjoy what Kenora and the surrounding areas have to offer. I will not
A.L. Stinson
President
Canadian Institute of Forestry
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WELCOME
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
I am delighted to welcome all of you to the
Canadian Institute of Forestry-Institut forestier du
Canada’s 109th Annual General Meeting and Conference. As always this will be a wonderful opportunity to
share knowledge and have fun with members, friends,
participants, speakers and organizers. What a great
place to meet and enjoy each other’s
company - here in Kenora, Ontario –
beautiful Lake of the Woods! This is the
first time in the history of the Institute
that this Section has hosted the AGM
and Conference.
I am very proud to be a part of a diverse,
dynamic and sustainable forest sector
– one that meets the many challenges found within today’s fast changing
landscape of innovation. This year’s
theme, ‘Sharing the Forest’, reflects the
role that we all play in balancing the
traditional and tried and true - with
modernization and new approaches. Forestry continues
to be a cornerstone of economic prosperity for many
parts of this country. With new forest products and
technologies, and the diversification and emergence
of new markets, ‘Sharing the Forest’ is a timely theme.
The ability to collaborate and build expansive networks
will foster and enhance innovation and competitiveness, and bring about a more unified forest sector in the
long-term. These indisputable benefits serve to remind
us how important the work of the Institute is, and the
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importance of bringing likeminded people together to
ensure our sector remains leading edge.
To deliver on this year’s theme, we are excited and honoured to have a diverse group of keynotes, speakers and
panelists as a part of the conference program. They will
engage perspectives from Aboriginal
communities, industry, and all levels
of government in a dialogue focusing
on the many different aspects of sustainable forest management. I am confident we will all be inspired, engaged
and challenged at the conclusion of the
conference!
I would like to thank all of you for attending and for bringing your knowledge,
experience, thoughts and perspectives to
the table. I would also like to thank everyone involved in the planning, coordination, development and delivery of this
great event, especially Jack Harrison,
Matt Wilkie and Maddie Kennedy for leading the charge
on all accounts. The volunteer spirit of the Institute’s
membership is truly our greatest asset – this conference
would not have been possible without the leadership,
dedication and enthusiasm of many individuals.
Dana Collins
Executive Director
Canadian Institute of Forestry
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WELCOME
WELCOME TO NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO
AND LAKE OF THE WOODS!
Congratulations…
You’ve made it to the best and most beautiful part of
Canada! I hope you can forgive us for our bias, but we’re
positive that if you stay in Northwestern Ontario long
enough you’ll come to the same conclusion.
Our advice is that when you come to this ‘neck of the
woods’ consider yourself to be on ‘lake’ time. Relax,
turn off you’re your smartphone and enjoy the comradery of likeminded individuals who share your passion
for the forest and the beautiful scenery around you.
Our theme: Sharing the Forest recognizes the complexities of the many interactions of people, flora, fauna
and climate. Our technical sessions have been designed
to lead us to consider the social, environmental
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and economic values of the forest in order to engage in
a discussion on how we can better cooperate together
through mutual understanding to ensure the sustainability of our forests. The many options available to you
on the Field Tours reflect our desire for you to see the
multi-faceted dimensions of our area. Have fun, get a
feel for the area and we hope you’ll come back and enjoy
it again.
On behalf of the HAMPCO 2015, we want to welcome
you whole heartedly to the CIF Lake of the Woods Section.
Best thoughts,
Matt Wilkie & Jack Harrison
Co-Chairs, Host Annual Meeting
Planning Committee 2015 CIF AGM
WELCOME TO
THE CITY OF KENORA
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CITY OF KENORA
Welcome to the City of Kenora located on
the renowned Lake of the Woods best known for its
pristine and rugged landscape that stretches across a
number of shorelines to a vast undisturbed wilderness
area. It is North America’s Premier Boating Destination. Kenora is the connection to Lake of the Woods
and its 14, 522 islands stretching all the way down into
the United States. The city is known as cottage country
for Winnipeg, Manitoba and the mid-west US.
Kenora’s population is over 15,000 and growing as cottagers make Kenora and Lake of the Woods their permanent home. The summer population doubles with summer
residents. The city is only 200 kms from Winnipeg.
about forest habitats and the associated trees, shrubs,
herbs, grasses, birds and animals that make up our forest biodiversity. In your journey through the interpretive forest you will learn to recognize some key plants,
their English, Scientific and Aboriginal names and the
diversity of ways they have been utilized by Peoples of
this region. (Pictured below left)
BOTTLE (GLASS) HOUSE REDDITT HWY 658
NORTH OF KENORA
Completed in 1973 this structure built entirely of glass
bottles and mortar was originally constructed to house
Myrtle Deverell’s doll collection. The collection has
since expanded!
Kenora’s core industries include tourism and services
businesses, recreation, cottage building and services,
value added forestry, mining and mining services.
Take a trip to the Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre Located at 931 Lakeview Drive, the home of Tourism Kenora, and explore our City. Check out the local
atttractions:
LAKE OF THE WOODS DISCOVERY FOREST
AND MODEL SHORELINE AT THE LAKE OF
THE WOODS DISCOVERY CENTRE
The Lake of the Woods Discovery Forest provides residents and visitors with the opportunity to learn more
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DEVIL’S GAP ROCK SPIRIT STONE
Aboriginals believe certain rocks inhabit spirits. Devil’s Gap Rock, however, is not such a rock. It was painted
in 1894 by two brothers as a prank and has since been
repainted several times by area residents. Despite the
fact it is not a ‘Spirit Rock’ this particular rock at Devil’s Gap continues to be a popular tourist attraction.
(Pictured above)
HUSKY THE MUSKIE, MCLEOD PARK
This is a well known landmark and can even be seen in
the movie One Week staring Joshua Jackson (Dawson’s
Creek). Husky the Muskie gained his name and slogan
(“Husky the Muskie says ‘Prevent water Pollution’”) through a contest.
After nearly 35 years Kenora’s giant fish received extensive renovations
in 1995. Husky the Muskie is the informal mascot of the city of Kenora.
(Pictured top left)
LONNIE BEAR, KENORA HARBOURFRONT
Weighing 5 tons, located on the Harbourfront, this bear serves as protector
of the city, in addition to being the hardest working charitable personality in
the area. Lonnie Bear is outfitted with a donation box and graciously accepts
donations in support of local children’s charities.
KENORA ROTARY GOODWILL GEYSER, SAFETY BAY:
KENORA HARBOURFRONT
This geyser erupts on the hour and the water eruption can reach heights of
up to 200 feet (75 meters). The Kenora Rotary Goodwill Geyser erupts daily every hour on the hour between 8am and 11pm for 15 minutes, and also
continuously between noon and 1pm. We admit it is rather peculiar and can’t
explain why this happens. All the same, it is quite spectacular to witness.
(Pictured top right)
TUG BOAT MCLEOD PARK
Conveniently located at McLeod Park across the street from Husky the
Muskie, this attraction gives visitors an opportunity to see what a real tug
boat looks like!
PATH OF THE PADDLE
Path of the Paddle currently has six connected trails that comprise the
Trans Canada Trail in Northwestern Ontario from Kenora to Thunder
Bay. Within these six trails there are operational pieces (such as the Quetico
project) and conceptual pieces (such as Kenora to Manitoba). All trails will
be built and operational by 2017. (Pictured lower left and map)
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THE MS KENORA
Enjoy your cruise around beautiful Lake of the
Woods on the City’s primary cruise ship, MS Kenora. This cruise ship is docked right on the shoreline
at Kenora’s Winkler Harbourfront. The tours provide
patrons with a scenic tour of the lake offering views of
picturesque channels and bays to luxurious private summer homes, and peaceful, unspoiled, wilderness areas.
You will even pass through the Devil’s Gap. The ship is
fully licensed.
The dinner cruise will be Wednesday, September 16th
from 6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
The tours will depart from the main harbour front.
Pre-registration is required.
WHO ARE THE ANISHINAABE?
Humans have lived in the Lake of the Woods area since at least
6000 BC. Until European contact, the region’s indigenous people, the Anishinaabeg, lived in close association with this area’s
richly productive land and waters. To the Anishinaabeg, the area
around Kenora was known as Wauzhushk Onigum – portage to
the country of the muskrats”, which settlers shortened to “Rat
Portage”, Kenora’s original name. The 1873 signing of Treaty #3
formalized the Anishinaabeg relationship with European settlers,
and spirit and intent of this historic agreement continues to be
the basis of modern cross-cultural relationships in the territory.
There are 28 First Nation communities in the Treaty #3 territory
twelve of which are located on Lake of the Woods.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration & Information Cascade Ballroom | Lakeside Inn
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Student Quiz Bowl Cabin Jacks | Downtown Kenora
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
CIF/IFC Buffet Breakfast Waterside Restaurant | Lakeside Inn
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
CIF/IFC National AGM Embassy Boardroom | Lakeside Inn
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Nutrition Break Lobby | Lakeside Inn
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Welcome Address Rosewood Terrace | Lakeside Inn
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Lunch Rosewood Terrace & Cascade Ballroom | Lakeside Inn
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Address by Andrew DeVries, SFI Rosewood Terrace | Lakeside Inn
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Technical Sessions 1 & 2 Rosewood Terrace & Cascade Ballroom | Lakeside Inn
TECHNICAL SESSION 1 | ROSEWOOD TERRACE
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
B
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
C
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Joel Neuheimer | Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC)
World Leading Environmental Credentials: A Market Advantage for Canada’s Forest Sector
Roger Barber | Resolute Forest Products
Sharing the Forest: The Economic Benefits
Scott Jackson | SMJ Consulting
Ontario’s Forest Sector and its Relevance to the Province: the Good, the Bad and the Uncertain
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
TECHNICAL SESSION 2 | CASCADE BALLROOM
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
A
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
B
Dr. Florian Barnier | University of Laval
On the Challenge of Conserving Forest-Dwelling Caribou Populations in Quebec’s Boreal Forest
Dr. Jen Shuter | Center for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER)
Monitoring and Assessment of Woodland Caribou
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Nutrition Break Lobby | Lakeside Inn
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
B
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
C
Faye Johnson | Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)
A History of Forest Tenure in Ontario
Colin Lachance | Northeast Superior Regional Chief’s Forum
Northeast Superior Enhanced SFL
Dr. Peggy Smith | Cree Ancestry, James Bay area Ontario, Lakehead University
Changes in Forest Certification: Achieving Sustainability or Impossible to Implement?
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
A
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
B
Dr. Howie Harshaw | University of Alberta
Exploring the Temporal and Spatial Relationships Between Timber Harvesting/
Road Building and Outdoor Recreation Opportunity Settings
Dr. Len Hunt | CNFER
Practical Advice to Limit the Development and Use of Trails from Forest Access
Roads: A Case of Lake-Based Recreation and Tourism in Northern Ontario
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
President’s Reception Waterside Lounge | Lakeside Inn
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
CIF/IFC Awards Banquet Rosewood Terrace | Lakeside Inn
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Technical Sessions 5 & 6 Rosewood Terrace & Cascade Ballroom
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
A
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
B
9:30 am – 10:00 a.m.
C
Serra Hoagland | USDA Forest Service, University of Northern Arizona
Encouraging Tribal Youth to Become Future Leaders in Resource Management
Jerilyn Jourdain | Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians |
Red Lake Department of Natural Resources
The Development and Implementation of the Climate Change Adaptation Plan of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Dr. Mike Dockry | USDA Forest Service
The Origins of Sustainable Forest Management in the USA: How the Menominee Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin have Balanced Economics, Ecology, and Community Perspectives over Time
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
A
9:15 am – 10:00 a.m.
B
Steve Bros | Merin Forest Management
Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later: Capital Budgeting Analysis for Silviculture
Malcolm and Gareth Cockwell | Haliburton Forest and
Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve
Limberlost Forest and Haliburton Forest - An Interesting and Unique Comparison
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Nutrition Break Lobby | Lakeside Inn
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Technical Sessions 7 & 8 Rosewood Terrace & Cascade Ballroom | Lakeside Inn
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
A
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
B
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
C
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Alex Peters | Whitefeather Forest Management
Sharing the Forest: The Whitefeather Experience
Chief Lorraine Cobiness | Dalles First Nation,
Miisun Integrated Resource Management
Sharing the Forest: The Miisun Experience
Chief Clifford Bull | Lac Seul First Nation
Sharing the Forest: The Lac Seul Experience
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
A
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
B
Dr. Rob Mackereth | CNFER
The Impact of Boreal Forest Disturbance on Watershed Mercury Dynamics
Dan Duckert | Lakehead University
Aki Connections: Building Capabilities before Capacity in Far North Community Based Land Use Planning
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Rosewood Terrace & Cascade Ballroom | Lakeside Inn
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
A
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
B
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
C
Doug Riffel | Wabauskang First Nation
Sharing the Forest: The Wabauskang Experience
Rob Keen | Forests Ontario
Sharing our Forest
Christine Leduc | Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA)
Forestry’s Call to Action
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
A
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
B
John Pineau | FPInnovations
FPInnovations Ontario Industry Advisor Network: Extension and Knowledge Exchange with Impact
Percy Champagne and Carole Blaquiere | FPInnovations
Forest Industry and First Nations Partnerships
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nutrition Break Lobby | Lakeside Inn
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion Rosewood Terrace | Lakeside Inn
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks Rosewood Terrace • Lakeside Inn
6:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on M.S. Kenora M.S. Kenora | Kenora Harbourfront
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
FIELD TOUR DAY
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STUDENT QUIZ BOWL
MODERATOR
Robert F. Partridge, RPF
Woodlands Manager/Project Coordinator
Whitefeather Forest Community Resource The Student Quiz Bowl, generously sponsored by Management Authority
Forest Products Association of Canada, is a fun event
that brings together students and conference delegates JUDGES
on the first night of the AGM to enjoy some friendly Matt Wilkie head to head academic competition between schools. Purchase Fibre and Systems Leader
Applauded by students and seasoned professionals, the Weyerhaeuser - Kenora
Quiz Bowl continues to be a highlight of the Canadian
Institute of Forestry conference as school teams com- Jack Harrison
pete for the recognition of the best knowledge of cur- Forestlands Manager Domtar – Dryden Pulpmill
rent forestry practices and resource issues, and not to Dana Collins
mention the much-coveted Quiz Bowl Man Trophy!
Executive Director Canadian Institute of Forestry
WHEN Monday, September 14, 2015
WHERE Cabin Jacks, 155 Main Street S, Downtown Kenora
Not a student? That’s okay! Come along to Cabin Jacks
– meet up with friends, test your own knowledge, and
enjoy the competition.
Michel Valee
Professor of Forest Resources at Vancouver Island University
2015 Quiz Bowl Rules
Each game consists of 10 ‘questions’. Questions may be open ended, multiple choice, or true or false.
A category for the question will be provided before the question is read. The question will be shown on the screen as it is read and it will remain for 10 seconds. Once the
question disappears from the screen, the moderator will move to the next question.
When games include a French-speaking team, the questions will be alternatively read first in English then in French with the question appearing on the screen in both
languages. On-screen questions will alternate English first and French first
A team will indicate their willingness to answer a question by ringing in. Once a team rings in, they will have 15 seconds to provide an answer. Discussion is only allowed
after a team has rung in. If a team rings in before the question is completely read, the moderator will stop reading the question and an answer must be provided. In the
event of a wrong answer, the moderator will complete the question if necessary and the remaining team may choose to provide an answer.
Correct answers count as 1 point; incorrect answers will result in a 1 point subtraction.
At the end of the ten questions, the team with the most points is deemed to have won the match. In the event of a tie after the main round, there will be 3 further questions
asked in a tie-breaker round. If there is still a tie, there will be a single question asked in a sudden death round until there is a clear winner. In the sudden death round,
a correct answer must be given to win the game – there will be no points deducted for a wrong answer.
The decisions of the judges are final with respect to which team rings in first and whether the answer given is close enough to the answer listed to be considered correct.
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TOURS
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PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR
8:30 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
The Centre is located in the southeast area of Manitoba
which has the longest history of forestry activity in the
province. Tour participants will be taken around the
Centre’s historical buildings, which tell many interesting stories of the province’s forest industry throughout the years. The centre’s newly redeveloped SFI/Pine
Ridge Trail will have its unveiling for the first time since
it was closed for construction. If time permits, participants will be taken along the Sagimay Trail which features beautiful chainsaw carvings in standing dead trees.
The pre-conference tour includes a trip from
Winnipeg to Kenora, with three tour stops along the
way, and a return shuttle that will bring delegates back
to Winnipeg after the conference. This is a great opportunity to learn more about natural resource management in Manitoba and hear from CIF/IFC Manitoba
Section members. The tour departs from the Fairmont
Hotel in Winnipeg on September 14th and returns
delegates to the Winnipeg area by 12pm on September
18th. Lunch and refreshments are included during the
trip from Winnipeg to Kenora.
STOP #1:
SANDILANDS FOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE
Hosts: Manitoba Forestry Association
Tour participants will have the opportunity to visit one
of Manitoba’s hidden gems, the Sandilands Forest Discovery Centre. The Centre has been in operation since
1957, and since then has been dedicated to educating
students and the public on forests and their sustainable
management. The Centre is comprised of a small museum, a historic forest ranger cabin, tree planting train
car, a replica fire detection tower, and various interpretive trails throughout the forest.
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STOP #2: PINELAND FOREST NURSERY
Hosts: Pineland Forest Nursery
Next, we will stop at Pineland Forest Nursery to tour
their various operations, including their new bioenergy
system. Pineland provides seedlings and seed services
for reforestation programs across western Canada,
Northwestern Ontario and the North Central States
in the USA. Tour participants will be guided by Trevor Stanley, General Manager of Pineland and speaker
at the 2013 CIF/IFC AGM & Conference. Participants
will also see a recently established assisted migration
trial developed by the University of Winnipeg.
STOP #3: CARIBOU BOG
Hosts: Premier Tech Horticulture Ltd.
The last stop before Kenora is a tour of a peat harvesting
operation at Caribou bog that is carried out by Premier
Tech Horticulture Ltd. This site has been in operation
since 1986, and supplies the Richer Plant, which was
constructed in 2006. At present, approximately 1234
acres of land have been opened for peat harvesting, and
of that area, 215 acres have been restored. During the
tour, participants will visit the Caribou bog facilities
and learn about the many restoration methods applied
after harvest.
FIELD TOURS
TOUR A - FOREST
SCIENCE FIELD TOUR
Begin: Lakeside Inn, outside on sidewalk in front of Lakeside Inn main
entrance on first avenue south
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tour Capacity: 45
Lunch included
Tour Highlights
• Head north of Kenora to the Ena Lake Road
• Stop at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Kenora Picetum. It’s one of six piceta — collections
of spruce species planted in a common area — that retired MNRF Research Scientist Dr. Alan Gordon (Dr.
Alan Gordon’s Living Libraries of Picea spp.: Providing Unique Opportunities for Research on Climate
Change and More) established along a latitudinal array across Ontario from Turkey Point to Kenora, with
4 other installations worldwide (British Columbia,
Hawaii, Mexico, Scotland).
• View 2 Permanent Growth Plots, part of Ontario’s
provincial growth and yield program, to look at Stand
Dynamics
• Discuss Carbon Budgeting – stem analysis of plantations
since re-introduction efforts in 2000 and 2001, when
104 elk from Alberta were released in the area in an
effort to re-establish this extirpated ungulate to part
of its historic range. Observe elk sign (tracks, feeding)
in cutovers.
• Visit monitoring sites (critter cameras) and hear
about the usefulness of this method of monitoring
• S ee a forest ecosystem that supports a wide diversity of large mammal (elk, moose, white-tailed
deer, black bear and grey wolves)
• Opportunity to discuss ways to improve forestry
practices to benefit white and red pine stands and
manage/maintain elk habitat
• S ee how the successional stage of forest regen affects seasonal use by elk
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TOUR B - RED AND WHITE PINE
& ELK RE-INTRODUCTION
Begin: Lakeside Inn - outside on sidewalk in front of lakeside inn main
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tour Capacity: 45
Lunch included
Tour Highlights
• Travel south to Nestor Falls, ON and head down the
Pipestone Road
• L earn about elk recovery in the Lake of the Woods area
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FIELD TOURS
• View White and Red Pine management on the far
northwestern parts of their ranges. White and Red
Pine are the largest coniferous tree species in eastern
North America and are characteristic species of the
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence forest region of Canada.
• T he species have been actively managed on the
Crossroute Forest since the 1950’s. In the last 20
years management of both species has been focused
on maintaining and restoring the species to their
former prominence on the landscape. The species
continue to support several small local sawmills
producing a variety of specialty products.
• On the tour, you will see strip shelterwood cuts, seed
tree cuts and plantations established from the late
1980’s to present, along with discussions of the ecology of the species.
• A long the way, there will be opportunities to see a
scenic, rugged landscape supporting a variety of tree
species, various wildlife species and perhaps a splash
of fall colours!
TOUR C - INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIMENTAL LAKES AREA
Begin: Lakeside Inn outside on sidewalk in front of Lakeside Inn
main entrance on first avenue south
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tour Capacity: 90
Lunch included
Tour Highlights
• T he IISD-ELA is an exceptional natural laboratory comprised of 58 small lakes and their watersheds
set aside for scientific research. Located in a sparsely
populated region of northwestern Ontario, Canada,
it is one of the only places in the world where it is possible to conduct experiments on whole ecosystems. By
manipulating these small lakes, scientists are able to
examine how all aspects of the ecosystem — from the
atmosphere to fish populations — respond. Findings
of real-world experiments are often much more accurate than those from research conducted at smaller
scales, such as in laboratories. This unique research
approach has influenced billion-dollar decisions of
governments and industries. It has generated more
cost effective environmental policies, regulations and
management.
• A dditional Stop – Repeated Natural Fire Effects on
Shallow soils
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TOUR D - LAKE OF THE WOODS
CONSERVATION RESERVE
PRESCRIBED BURNS FIELD TOUR
Begin: Lakeside Inn - dock at rear entrance of Lakeside Inn
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tour Capacity: 25
Lunch included
Tour Highlights
• Pontoon boat tour of Lake of the Woods
• Conservation Reserve island prescribed burns - both
aerial and hand ignition
• Conservation Reserve island natural wildfire
• Various forest types from Great Lakes - St. Lawrence,
Boreal and Prairie forest regions
TOUR E - LAKE OF THE WOODS FISHING TOUR
Begin: Lakeside Inn - dock at rear entrance of Lakeside Inn
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tour Capacity: 30
Tour Highlights
• Fishing on world famous Lake of the Woods
• Shore Lunch
• A ll fishing equipment and guides supplied – please purchase fishing license on-line ahead of tour. Hats and sunglasses are recommended. Please dress for the weather.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Trip
• 14,500 islands with fish surrounding each one
• L eave at 8:00 am from the dock at the Lakeside Inn
• Return to the same dock at 4:00 pm
• Shore lunch at 12:30 provided
• Rods, tackle, etc all provided
• Ensure you pick up a fishing license
• A ny questions call Rick Moore at 807-547-2097
• Notify us ahead of time if you have any food allergies
or anything else we should know.
TOUR F - MANITOBA TOUR
Begin: Lakeside Inn - outside on sidewalk in front of lakeside inn main
End: Winnipeg
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Drop off where: Winnipeg Airport
Tour Capacity: 40
Lunch included
Tour Highlights
• Head west to Hadashville, MB
• Visit a 50 year old CFS pine spacing trial
• Visit a University of Manitoba/Pineland Nursery Bioash fertilization trial that uses ash from the nursery’s
biomass boiler to fertilize new jack pine plantations
• Visit a recently established Manitoba Conservation
Assisted Migration Trial and learn about what Manitoba is looking at for climate change adaptation
• Visit the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre
(CIFFC) in Winnipeg, which provides operational
forest fire management services and research to Canadian provinces and territories, to improve forest fire
management in Canada.
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COMPANION TOURS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
TUNNEL ISLAND NATURE WALK
Tour Meeting Location: Registration Desk – Lakeside Inn
Departure Time: 8:45 am
Return Time: 12:00
Tour Hosts: Phil Burke and Eric Matheson
Bring: Good walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather.
KENORA SHOPPING AND POINTS OF INTEREST
Tour Meeting Location: Registration Desk – Lakeside Inn
Departure Time: 10:00 am
Return Time: Varies
Tour Hosts: Jeannine Harrison, Marg Moore
Lunch: Determined by Participant Interest
Tunnel island is a beautiful piece of wilderness within the city boundaries of Kenora. The island and surrounding waterways of Winnipeg River are frequented
by much of our indigenous wildlife (eagles to tree frogs
and beyond). The tour will discuss the wildlife and
touch on the history of the island. There will be two
levels of physical exertion – one not so demanding – the
second more demanding.
Kenora has a wonderful collection of boutique shops and
a walkway alongside beautiful Lake of the Woods. The
tour can be done on your own or with the help of one of
the Companion Program volunteers. Possible points of
interest include Lake of the Woods Museum, Townscape
Murals, Historic Buildings, Farmer’s Market and Lake
of the Woods Brewery. Tour route and lunch location
will be determined by participant interest.
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POST–CONFERENCE TOUR
Join us for two fun filled days seeing some
short hike along some of the trails. Our final destination will be Thunder Bay, where you will be dropped at
the airport, or at a hotel of your choice.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Thunder Bay has a lot to offer so consider staying and
extra night if you can. There have been a number of
new developments and new restaurants and clubs open
up in downtown Thunder Bay (see www.thewalleye.ca
for a complete listing of arts and entertainment options in town). We have a vibrant music scene with numerous events typically happening on a Saturday night
(www.tbshows.com), so if you are looking for a fun night
out, there are plenty of opportunities here.
of what Northwestern Ontario has to offer, with a few
mills tours thrown in because that’s what foresters do.
We will depart from the Kenora Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre at 8 am sharp. Don’t be late! Travel by
van to the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre near Barwick. There we will have the opportunity
to learn more about Ojibway culture and the rich tradition of a unique site. After enjoying a lunch of traditional Ojibway foods we will jump back in our vans
and head to beautiful Atikokan, where participants
will have two options. Part of the group will visit the
brand new Rentec wood pellet facility, which is producing material to fire the OPG power plant that has
been converted from a coal fired facility to one that
produces electricity entirely from renewable wood
pellets. Those with more recreational interests will
join Gerry Racey in a Voyageur canoe where you will
have the opportunity to paddle into Quetico Provincial Park, truly a jewel of Northwestern Ontario
(weather permitting). Finally, we will all get together
at the Quetico College where we will enjoy a BBQ supper. Expect at least a few members of ‘Tom Foolery’ to
be in attendance, so a campfire sing along on the beach
is a realistic possibility for the evening.
Space is limited so register early! The total cost of this
adventure is only $175 dollars so expect it to fill up fast.
CIF Members from the Northwestern Ontario Section
are eager to show off our neck of the woods, and enjoy good company and good times. Finish of your CIF
AGM experience with a fantastic tour of Northwestern
Ontario, we look forward to sharing it with you.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
After enjoying breakfast together, we will visit a brand
new sawmill that has just recently accepted its’ first load
of wood. From there we will travel to beautiful Kakabeka Falls, the ‘Niagara of the North’ where we will enjoy
our lunches (provided byQuetico College School) and
have the opportunity to enjoy the falls and perhaps a
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ANDREW DE VRIES
VP CONSERVATION & INDIGENOUS RELATIONS
SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE
Time: Tuesday, September 15, 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Rosewood Terrace
ABSTRACT
Over the past 20 years Canada has changed from a
sustained yield model of forestry to one that truly embraces sustainable forest management. These changes
were driven in part by market campaigns, improved
thought on forest sustainability and science to support
these changes. Forest sustainability is focused on balancing the “3 legged stool” of environment, social and
economic. We hope that by balancing the stool that we
are sharing the forest. A great deal of thought has been
spent on examining the environmental leg of the stoolincluding the development of complex regulatory systems (e.g., riparian buffers, green up requirements),
and modelling of parts of the ecosystem (e.g., wildlife
habitat, carbon). These environmental “constraints” in
turn have been brought into play in timber supply models providing insights into the economic leg of the stool.
By balancing the 2 legs of the stool we have assumed that
we have addressed the third leg – the social. Perhaps we
have. But the social is complex – it includes cultural beliefs of groups and indeed individual perspectives on
the matters at hand. And have we been paying sufficient
attention to the matter of stewardship? Drawing on 20
years of experience in natural resource management,
including involvement in challenging land use discussions and helping grow the Sustainable Forestry Initiative I hope to provide insights into Sharing the Forest.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Andrew oversees SFI’s Canadian conservation program
and engages Native Americans, First Nations and Métis
groups both in the development and use of the SFI standard. Andrew also works with governments in Canada
on forest management and conservation policies. He has
over 2 decades of experience in natural resource management. Most of this experience was gained as a wildlife
biologist for the forest industry in British Columbia,
Washington and Oregon; and at the national level working on policy issues for the national industry association. In addition, he has also worked on environmental
projects across western Canada, and in Costa Rica.
Throughout his career he has participated in a number
of committees and advisory groups related to wildlife
conservation, forest science, aboriginal relations and
human resources. As an active outdoors person he engages in a variety of winter and summer sports including
snowboarding, soccer and scuba diving. Andrew earned
a B.Sc, and M.A. from the University of Calgary.
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS
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TECHNICAL SESSION No: 1A
JOEL NEUHEIMER
Topic: World Leading Environmental Credentials: A Market Advantage for Canada’s Forest Sector
ABSTRACT
The prosperity of Canada’s forest products industry has
always relied on strong exports. To maintain and grow
its international sales, the sector needs to distinguish
itself in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
This can be achieved by quality and innovative products but also by showcasing the positive environmental
record of the Canadian forest products industry. Joel
Neuheimer is the senior director of trade and transportation for the Forest Products Association of Canada.
He will outline how a sector that was once admittedly an
environmental offender has emerged as a global leader in progressive environmental credentials and is now
recognized globally as having the best environmental
record in the world. Joel will also review Canada’s current trade position and he will touch on the obstacles,
including rail transportation, that can inhibit Canada’s
ability to increase its global market share.
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SPEAKER PROFILE
Joel Neuheimer is the Senior Director of International Trade and Transportation wtih almost two decades
of both federal government and industry experience
working with the Canadian forest industry and its partners worldwide.
In his current role, Joel works with FPAC members
and their partners to continually improve the global
cost competitiveness of transportation issues for FPAC
members. This includes changes to transportation legislation and regulations to reduce costs and improve
service, and to accelerate port and border infrastructure improvements.
Joel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from
McGill University and a Master of Arts in Communications from the University of Alaska in Fairbanks.
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TECHNICAL SESSION No: 1B
ROGER BARBER
Topic: Sharing the Forest - Economic Benefits
ABSTRACT
This presentation will cover the key requirements for
Forest Sector Investment, and how early outreach to
Communities, First Nations and Other Stakeholders
during the early planning stage can provide additional
economic benefits beyond traditional expectations.
Barber has been employed by Resolute Forest Products
and its predecessor companies since 1980, starting as
an operations forester and assuming roles of increasing
responsibility over the years. He holds an Honors B.Sc.
in Forestry from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Roger Barber is General Manager, Ontario Woodlands
for Resolute Forest Products in Ontario.
He is a Director and past Chairman of the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) and has participated
on numerous committees and working groups related to
forest management and forest policy in Ontario.
In this capacity, Mr. Barber is responsible for all woodlands operations, forest management, fibre supply and
procurement for Resolute’s Ontario operations. Mr.
Mr. Barber has lived and worked in Northern Ontario his entire life and currently resides in Thunder Bay
with his wife Lori.
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS
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TECHNICAL SESSION No: 1C
SCOTT JACKSON
Topic: Ontario’s Forest Sector and its Relevance to the Ontario - the Good, the Bad and the Uncertain
ABSTRACT
Through the exploration of recent trends, Scott Jackson will provide an overview of the role that Ontario’s
forest sector plays in the economic, social and ecological well-being of the province. Key topics discussed will
include employment, community and regional stability, capital investments and revenues, forest health, and
Ontario’s global standing with respect to sustainable
forest management. The presentation will also examine
the extent to which current regulatory framework and
other elements facilitate, and hinder, investment in the
province’s forest sector. Lastly, Scott will discuss the importance of engaging the broader public on issues that
are critical to the long-term success of the sector.
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SPEAKER PROFILE
Scott Jackson has an undergraduate degree in Biology from Queen’s University and a Masters of Forest
Conservation degree from the University of Toronto.
Throughout his career, he has conducted forestry related research in Ontario and South America and has
over 15 years experience in the fields of forest policy
analysis and implementation. In 2013, Scott launched
his own consulting company, SMJ Consulting, which
provides strategic advice and services on advocacy and
natural resource based policy initiatives. Clients of SMJ
Consulting to date include the Nawiinginokiima Forest
Management Corporation, Forests Ontario, Resolute
Forest Products, the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry, and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
DR. FLORIAN BARNIER
Topic: The Challenge of Conserving Forest-Dwelling Caribou Populations in Quebec’s Boreal Forest
Location: Cascade Ballroom
ABSTRACT
The conservation of forest-dwelling caribou in Canada is at a critical stage due to widespread population
declines and range retractions. Developing efficient
conservation strategies that can aid the persistence and
recovery of these populations requires a thorough understanding of both the risk faced by caribou and its
responses to human-induced changes in the landscape.
The NSERC-Université Laval Industrial Research
Chair in Silviculture and Wildlife has conducted research on caribou in Quebec’s Côte-Nord region for
the past 10 years. This research provides an overview
of some of the key challenges associated with preserving
caribou populations while maintaining timber harvesting. For example, logging activities cause functional
habitat loss, and increase the probability of encounters
between caribou and their predators. Given the high
predation rate associated with cutblocks and roads, aggregating forestry activities in certain sectors while preserving large areas of uncut forests is likely to lessen the
impacts of logging on caribou populations. Protected
uncut forests should also have a relatively low perimeter/area ratio to reduce edge effects, because caribou
are affected by the presence of cutblocks and roads even
when they are further than 4.5 km away. Our work illustrates how forest harvesting alters the interactions
between caribou, moose, black bear and gray wolf in a
way that is detrimental to caribou populations.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Florian Barnier is a postdoctoral associate at University
Laval since May 2014, in Daniel Fortin’s laboratory. He
is currently working on population viability analyses of
forest-dwelling caribou throughout Quebec, particularly looking at the combined effects of anthropogenic
and natural disturbances. He received his PhD from the
University Pierre et Marie Curie, France, working on
prey-predator interactions between zebras and lions.
This PhD was part of the HERD programme, a longterm research programme of the French National Center for Scientific Research in Zimbabwe. He specializes
in studying large herbivores and their predators, combining studies of individual behaviour and population
dynamics, analysis of radio telemetry data, and also
modelling approaches.
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DR. JEN SHUTER
Topic: Monitoring and Assessment of Woodland Caribou
ABSTRACT
Since 2009, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) has undertaken extensive
monitoring and assessment of woodland caribou across
their Continuous Distribution in the province. Concurrent with these efforts, MNRF researchers have been
involved in a collaborative woodland caribou research
program with partners from the Forest Ecosystem Science Cooperative, Canadian Forest Service (CFS), the
University of Guelph and Trent University. The primary goal of the research program has been to evaluate
support for alternative hypotheses about the factors that
influence the long-term viability of woodland caribou
populations that live in managed forests. To this end,
research was conducted in study areas with different
levels of commercial logging and development, and involved radio-collaring of caribou and wolves and col-
lection of fine scale data on vegetation, snow conditions
and feeding behaviour. Some recent findings from this
program will be discussed, including variation in caribou vital rates and behavioural responses to roads and
traffic volume, habitat selection by caribou and wolves,
and population viability analysis results.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Jen Shuter has worked as a Biologist with the Northern
Mammal Ecology Program at the OMNRF’s Centre for
Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER) since
2009. She completed her Ph.D. in Integrative Biology at
the University of Guelph in 2010 (focusing on woodland
caribou movement behaviour), her M.F.C at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Forestry in 2002 and her
B.A. at McMaster University in 1999. She currently lives,
hikes, skis and swims in beautiful Thunder Bay, Ontario.
FAYE JOHNSON, R.P.F.
Topic: History of Tenure in Ontario
ABSTRACT
Ontario is in the enviable position of being located in
the middle of a first world country known for its abundance of natural resources. Unlike many countries the
citizens have ownership of these resources including
the forests of Ontario. We have many trees and few people. All Ontarians have a voice in how our forests are to
be managed and the discussion around use, conserva32
tion and sustainability have been present since the first
tree was harvested hundreds of years ago. Management
of our forest has changed over time and the downturn
of 2008 was significant in that local and First Nations
communities exerted formal interest to become more
actively involved in management of local forests to ensure their ability to maximize economic development
opportunities for the local good. This presentation
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AND SPEAKERS
provides a history on tenure in Ontario and the status
of the province’s tenure modernization initiative.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Faye Johnson is the current Director of Forest Tenure
and Economics for the Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry in Ontario.
Thirty years ago Faye started her career as a tree planter with the Ontario government. In the early years she
gained a strong background in forestry operations in
areas such as research, silviculture, seedling production and wood procurement, working in both the public
and private sectors. More recently Faye has led initiatives related to tenure modernization, policy, trade and
investment for the Ontario government. She has developed a unique ability to network and collaborate with
communities and partners in order to maximize the
value of Crown Forests and strives for innovative ways to
bring economic development opportunities to northern communities by putting Ontario’s abundant forest
resources to work.
Most recently, she led the start-up of Ontario’s first
Local Forest Management Corporation, in northeastern Ontario. This community managed forest landbase
is part of the Ontario government’s commitment to
tenure modernization.
Faye is a Registered Professional Forester and represents Ontario on the Canadian Forest Accreditation
Board. She has four children and currently resides in
Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
COLIN LECHANCE
Topic: Northeast Superior Enhanced SFL
ABSTRACT
This will provide an overview of the Northeast Superior Regional Chiefs’ Forum (NSRCF’s) initiatives which includes
a holistic approach to advancing the Northeast Superior Enhanced Sustainable Forestry License development process.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Colin received his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in
earth sciences at Carleton University in Ottawa in 1983
and his Masters in Environmental Studies degree from
York University in Toronto in 1986, focusing on sustainable natural resource planning.
He spent 16 years as a federal government employee in a
multitude of positions including Manager of Panel Operations with the Federal Environmental Assessment
Review Office, National Training Instructor with the
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and National
Director of Environment and
Natural Resources with Indian
and Northern Affairs Canada.
He also spent many years assisting First Nations and Aboriginal organizations in a
number of areas that include governance, cultural renewal, economic development, environmental protection and capacity building.
For the last eight years, Colin has been the Corporate
Secretary of the Northeast Superior Regional Chiefs’
Forum (NSRCF). This group has been advancing a coordinated regional approach to reconciliation and First
Nation empowerment that includes a number of strategic activities related to the forestry sector.
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DR. M.A. (PEGGY) SMITH, RPF
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF NATURAL
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE NATIONAL
ABORIGINAL FORESTRY ASSOCIATION
Topic: Changes in Forest Certification: Achieving Sustainability or Impossible to Implement?
ABSTRACT
Changes are underway in both Sustainable Forestry
Initiative and Forest Stewardship Council forest certification standards being applied in Canada. Are these
changes moving us closer to sustainable forest management or are standards becoming so complex that they
are impossible to achieve? The focus will be on one of
the most challenging issues faced by both governments
and private companies: how Indigenous rights are addressed in forest management
SPEAKER PROFILE
Peggy is of Cree ancestry from the James Bay region of
northern Ontario. She acknowledges that this year’s CIF
conference is taking place on the traditional territory of
the Anishinaabe who are the descendants of the signato-
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ries to Treaty #3. She grew up in the Thunder Bay area
in a family of farmers and loggers. She is an Associate
Professor in Lakehead University’s Faculty of Natural
Resources Management and a Registered Professional
Forester. She has taught at Lakehead since 2000, including Policy and Legislation in Natural Resources,
Environmental Assessment, and Aboriginal Peoples
and Natural Resources. Her research interests focus on
the social impacts of natural resources management, including Indigenous peoples’ involvement, community
forestry, public participation, northern development,
and forest certification. Peggy continues her longstanding affiliation as Senior Advisor with the National
Aboriginal Forestry Association, an Indigenous-controlled non-profit organization with the goal of increasing Indigenous participation in the forest sector.
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DR. HOWIE HARSHAW
Topic: Exploring the Temporal and Spatial Relationships Between Timber Harvesting/
Road Building and Outdoor Recreation Opportunity Settings
Time: Tuesday, September 15, 3:30 p.m. -4:15 p.m.
ABSTRACT
Sustainable forest management certification frameworks require the forecasting and evaluation of management plans to assess their performance over time.
However, there has been little guidance to forest managers on meaningful approaches for assessing the spatial
and temporal relationships between recreation settings
and timber harvesting. While indicators for recreation
have been included in some forest management criteria and indicator systems, there has been a tendency to
focus on simple quantifications such as length of trail
or number of facilities, rather than meaningful experiential factors. This session will attempt to quantify the
relationship between forest management activities (i.e.,
road building, harvesting) on recreation opportunities
based on the use of an existing management tool, the
recreation opportunity spectrum (ROS).
SPEAKER PROFILE
Dr. Howie Harshaw is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Physical Education & Recreation at the University of Alberta. He examines the human dimensions of
natural resources, with an emphasis on outdoor recreation in an effort to understand the relationships that
people have with nature, and to investigate the interactions of resource development and quality of life. Howie
integrates social science into the planning and management of natural resources, and has worked regularly in
interdisciplinary teams to provide theoretically-based
empirical research contributions to broader landscape-based projects examining sustainability issues.
Throughout his research, Howie has worked with communities, municipal and provincial governments, and
industry to better represent the views and attitudes of
the public in policy and operational decisions. Working
with these same groups, Howie has also helped to raise
the profile of outdoor recreation issues and concerns
with regard to broader land-use planning initiatives
and strategies. Howie has contributed to the development and assessment of criteria and indicators for outdoor recreation in the planning of resource-integrated
forested landscape planning in BC for government and
the forest industry. Howie earned his Ph.D. from the
Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, has served as a director of the Canadian Association of Leisure Studies director since 2011, and is an
associate editor of Leisure/Loisir and the Journal of
Outdoor Recreation & Tourism.
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DR. LEN HUNT
Topic: Practical Advice to Limit the Development and Use of Trails from Forest Access Roads:
A Case of Lake-based Recreation and Tourism in Northern Ontario
ABSTRACT
Temporary, gravel-surfaced roads on publicly-owned
lands often support forest management and many other
activities. Outdoor recreation is one activity supported
where individuals use expanding networks of roads to
access new areas. This increased exposure of areas to
“road-based” outdoor recreationists can detrimentally affect the remoteness value that some tourism operators use to sell experiences to nature-based tourists.
Therefore, a challenge exists to manage access in ways
that enable and support forest management activities
while mitigating negative effects from road access on
remoteness values. This presentation provides practical
advice for tackling this challenge. The presentation will
highlight research focused on understanding the prevalence and use of primarily unauthorized trails that
connect forest access roads to northern, Ontario lakes
with a remoteness value. Drawing from field inventories and traffic counting data, insights will be shared
to help characterize the factors that influence the risk
of unauthorized trail development and to provide in-
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sights about the effectiveness of different approaches to
manage access.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Dr. Len Hunt is a Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management Research Scientist with the Centre
for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research section of the
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
in Thunder Bay. Over the past decade, Len’s research
activities have largely focused on understanding behaviours and preferences of outdoor recreationists and
nature-based tourists within the context of managed
forests.
Len holds a Ph.D. in Geography and Environmental
Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. He is married
and has two daughters Zoe (12) and Molly (6) that keep
him busy with a variety of activities like chauffeuring or
“hanging out” on the decks of public swimming pools.
When he has leisure time, Len likes to fish in the summer and to curl in the winter.
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SERRA J. HOAGLAND
Topic: Encouraging Tribal Youth to Become Future Leaders in Resource Management
Time: Wednesday, September 16, 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
ABSTRACT
Today, American Indian tribes manage 18.6 million
acres of forests and woodlands in 36 states. Their stewardship practices are based on uniquely enduring connections to the lands on which they live. Tribes directly
experience the consequences of their resource management decisions or, in times past, decisions made
for them. Tribal youth tie the past with the present and
the promise of tomorrow. Like many organizations responsible for natural resource management, Indian
Tribes are struggling with ways to replace the knowledge, experience and leadership being lost through an
aging workforce. This presentation will discuss efforts
to encourage tribal youth to become future leaders in
resource management by drawing upon the wisdom of
elders and knowledge keepers within tribal communities and the methods and skills they learn as they pursue
academic degrees.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Serra J. Hoagland is a PhD Candidate in the School of
Forestry at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff,
Arizona. She is a tribal member (Laguna Pueblo) and
served as a graduate student observer on the Indian Forest Management Assessment Team, which was the third
decadal independent assessment of Indian forests and
forest management in the United States. She is currently studying the effects of forest treatments on Mexican
spotted owl occupancy and reproduction and is using
MODIS imagery to characterize and compare owl nest
sites on tribal lands to owl nest sites on adjacent federal
lands. Her dissertation investigates the benefits of Indian forest management practices on wildlife and overall
forest health. Serra is active in numerous American Indian organizations such as the American Indian Science
& Engineering Society, the Native American Fish and
Wildlife Society, and the Intertribal Timber Council.
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JERILYN JOURDAIN
Topic: The Development and Implementation of the Climate Change
Adaptation Plan of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
SPEAKER PROFILE
Jerilyn Jourdain is a Master’s student at the University of Idaho pursuing a M.S in Environmental Science.
Jerilyn is a Tribal member of the Red Lake Band of
Chippewa Indians in Red Lake, Minnesota. Currently, Jerilyn is working as an Environmental Specialist at
the Red Lake Department of Natural Resources, and is
tasked to manage the EPA 319 Non-Point Source Water Pollution program, as well as serving as the Climate
Coordinator to the Tribe. Jerilyn has previously been
science and math faculty at the Red Lake Nation College. Research areas include forest floor ecology, detritovores, and stable isotope geochemistry. Jerilyn plans
to pursue her PhD and work towards her goal of increasing the number of Native STEM graduates.
As Climate Coordinator, Jerilyn has completed a draft
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of a comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan for the
Tribe. This plan takes into consideration the natural
resources of the Red Lake Reservation, the ecosystem
services provided by those resources, technical and scientific input showing climactic correlations in the region, economic impacts related to climate change, and
offers a work plan as a possible course of action that the
Tribe can implement. This helps to ensure that decisions made in regards to climate change are informed
by all possible information. In addition to technical
input, cultural considerations for the Red Lake Tribe
are also taken into account. The second phase of the adaptation plan is impentation, which is currently under
way. This includes gathering and analyzing community
and stakeholder input, meetings, and will culminate in
a workshop for tribal and environmental professionals
as well as community members this fall.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
DR. MICHAEL J. DOCKRY
Topic: The Origins of Sustainable Forest Management in the USA: How the Menominee Tribe
of Indians of Wisconsin have balanced economics, ecolog y, and community perspectives over time
Time: Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
ABSTRACT
The Menominee tribe has emerged as a global leader in sustainable forestry. Over the past 150 years the
tribe has harvested timber from their reservation on a
sustainable basis. This session outlines the origins of
sustainable forestry on the Menominee Indian reservation and how multiple tribal perceptions of forestry, community, ecological change, and definitions of
sustainable forestry have changed through time. This
session argues that an understanding of the historical,
ecological, and social context of forest management is
necessary to develop management goals in the context
of ecological change.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Dr. Michael J Dockry works as a Research Forester/Social Scientist with the USDA US Forest Service, Northern Research Station in St. Paul. His research interests
include understanding social, historical and cultural
aspects of forest management, sustainability, indigenous community forestry, environmental history, and
natural resource planning. Mike’s research attempts to
bridge the ecological and social components of forest
management systems and to provide information for
forest managers and communities to make foresighted decisions. Mike’s PhD dissertation explored how
an indigenous community in lowland Bolivia and the
Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin use forestry to control
their territories, maintain their forests, and sustain
their cultures. He is beginning to build a strategic foresight research program and developing three projects:
Tribal Participatory Scenario Planning for Climate
Change Adaptation, An Overview of the Future of Urban Forests, The Future of Forest-based Nanotechnology and Implications for Forest Resources.
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS
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STEVE BROS
Topic: Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later Capital Budgeting Analysis for Silviculture
ABSTRACT
Viewing Silviculture as a cost rather than an investment
has short term economic savings that can be costly in the
future in terms of lost wood supply. Proper operational
planning by integrating harvest and Silviculture operations, today, can create savings that can be used to invest in more intensive Silviculture for the future. Lost
opportunities in wood supply for mills is not a rotation
in the future but often at the wood supply modeling exercise for the next forest management plan. A simple
cost accounting capital budget analysis today can ensure
long term sustainability of the forest and the mill.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Steve Bros is a field forester who, since 1977, has started, operated and built businesses in tree planting,
timber cruising, road location and boundary layout,
logging, rail transport, bulk fuels, forest management,
and business management services. Since 1999 Steve
and his wife Sarah Bros (R.P.F.) have operated Merin
Forest Management providing their forestry and busi-
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ness experience to forestry firms, mining firms, First
Nations, banks, investors and governments in Canada,
United States and Europe.
From projects in the Interior Cedar Hemlock to Acadian Forest regions - Steve’s philosophy is to build
long term sustainable organizations that can weather
difficult times. He has had to deal, hands on, with the
difficult situations and problems that arise in starting,
financing and operating capital intensive businesses in
the forestry sector.
To complement this practical “ground up” work experience Steve has a B.Sc.F. from the University of Toronto (1983) and a M.B.A. from Athabasca Universities
Centre for Innovative Management (2003) including studies in International Business at the Johannes
Gutenberg Universität Mainz, Germany (2002). He
has been a Registered Professional Forester (R.P.F.)
since 1985, is licenced to practice forestry in Ontario
and British Columbia; and, is a licenced and approved
scaler and compliance inspector in Ontario.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
MALCOLM COCKWELL & GARETH COCKWELL
Topic Limberlost Forest and Haliburton Forest - An Interesting and Unique Comparison
ABSTRACT
Tolerant hardwood forests are diverse and complex ecosystems that sustain a wide variety of enterprises with
varying objectives and methods. Limberlost Forest and
Haliburton Forest are similar in many ways: they both
practice sustainable forest management, offer ecotourism experiences, and share the land with a variety of researchers and non-profit organizations. Yet they differ
in many ways as well. For example, the forestry practices at Limberlost Forest are conservative and follow
provincial guidelines, where as Haliburton Forest’s are
more aggressive and based on the company’s in-house
research program. The ecotourism programs offered
by Haliburton Forest are high-end and based on payment, while Limberlost Forest offers premiere hiking
opportunities at no cost. The similarities and differences between the management philosophies and business models of these two privately owned forests provide
an interesting and unique comparison.
SPEAKERS PROFILE
Malcolm Cockwell is a Forest Manager at Haliburton
Forest & Wildlife Reserve, a privately owned multi-use
forestry company with 100,000 acres under management, a mid-sized hardwood sawmill and a variety of
value-adding facilities, as well as year-round ecotourism
activities like dogsledding and canopy tours. Haliburton Forest was the first forest in Canada to be certified
by the Forest Stewardship Council and continues to
practice cutting edge sustainable forest management.
Malcolm is also a PhD student at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Forestry, where his research focuses
on the management of tolerant hardwood forests for a
combination of economic, environmental, and social
benefits. Malcolm is a member of the CIF and a Provisional Member of the OPFA.
Gareth Cockwell is a General Manager of Limberlost
Forest & Wildlife Reserve, a privately owned multi-use
forestry company with 20,000 acres under management. It offers a wide variety of accommodations and
ecotourism experience to visitors from around the
world, ranging from rustic fishing cabins to refined
lakeside chalets. Limberlost Forest was one of the first
year-round cottage resorts in central Ontario and is
open to the public free of charge and offers over 75 km
of hiking trails. Gareth is a graduate of the Forest Technician Program at Fleming College and the University
of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Management. He is a member of the CIF and a Provisional Member of the OPFA.
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
ALEX PETERS
Topic: Sharing the Forest - The Whitefeather Experience
ABSTRACT
In May of 2013, a Sustainable Forest Licence for the
Whitefeather Forest was issued to the Whitefeather
Forest Community Resource Management Authority
on behalf of the people of Pikangikum First Nation.
This was the culmination of seventeen years of planning work by Pikangikum First Nation together with
many partners. The purpose of the Whitefeather Forest
Initiative, as a community economic renewal initiative
of Pikangikum First Nation, is to address the urgent
job creation needs within Pikangikum in forestry that
is supported by the customary stewardship tradition of
Pikangikum people. The main focus going forward is to
develop forestry enterprise that will fulfill the economic and stewardship mandate of the Whitefeather Forest
Initiative given by Pikangikum Elders. One challenge
is to develop the Initiative in keeping with a treaty relationship based on sharing. Another challenge is to develop a successful forestry enterprise in the context of a
rapidly changing industry.
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SPEAKER PROFILE
Alex Peters is the President of Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority. As
President of the WFCRMA, Mr. Peters is responsible
for overseeing planning activities and leading dialogue
related to resource stewardship associated with the
Whitefeather Forest. In addition, Mr. Peters is responsible for coordinating fund raising and implementation
of research and development activities associated with
the Whitefeather Forest Initiative. Mr. Peters is also a
critical bridge between the Elder and youth generation
in the community, and between the First Nation and
non-aboriginal society.
He has worked for Pikangikum First Nation in a variety
of capacities including Community Liaison Officer, a
policeman, and as Chief of Pikangikum First Nation.
Prior to this work experience he worked for Indian and
Northern Affairs Canada on community development
projects involving Pikangikum First Nation.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
CHIEF LORRAINE COBINESS, DALLES FIRST NATION
Topic: Sharing the Forest: The Miisun Experience
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CHIEF CLIFFORD BULL, LAC SEUL FIRST NATION
Topic: Sharing the Forest: The Lac Seul Experience
Time: Wednesday, September 16, 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Born in Sioux Lookout, Clifford is a survivor of the
residential school system and attended High School in
Sioux Lookout. He subsequently completed a two year
course through the University of Manitoba and remains
a strong supporter of education for band members.
In 2012, working closely with the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, and Forestry, Michael
Gravelle, he helped establish Obishikokaang Resources, a forest management company which subsequently
signed a five year license with the Ontario Government
to manage the Lac Seul Forest. Since that time, Obishikokaang Resources has developed into a model for the
involvement of First Nations in building capacity while
managing a large industrial forest.
In the early eighties, while working as a fishing guide
on Lac Seul, he was approach by Chief and Council and
asked to help start a band based fishing camp. He devoted
the next 15 years of his life to helping Mahkwa Lodge become successful and competitive in the tourism industry.
Chief Bull’s presentation will cover Lac Seul First Nations success in managing the forest, ensuring an economic flow of fibre to area mills, while at the same time
providing economic development and capacity building
opportunities for the community.
Chief Clifford Bull has been the Chief of the Lac Seul
First Nation since 2008, and severed on Council prior
to being elected Chief.
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
DR. ROBERT W. MACKERETH
Topic: The Impact of Boreal Forest Disturbance on Watershed Mercury Dynamics
Time:Wednesday, September 16, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
ABSTRACT
Mercury is a natural element occurring in air, water,
soil and biota but industrial pollution, mainly burning of fossil fuels at a global scale, has increased mercury levels in many areas. The organic form of mercury,
methylmercury (MeHg), can bioaccumulate and biomagnify in aquatic food webs posing a risk to aquatic
organisms and other animals that feed on them. In Ontario, 86.2% of fish consumption advisories are due to
mercury contamination. Recent research has indicated
that forest management activities may lead to increased
mobilization and methylation of mercury stored on forest soils. Research in Northwestern Ontario has found
that mercury concentration in ground and surface waters did not increase following forest harvest; however,
catchment water yield approximately doubled relative to
pre-harvest resulting in an increase in Hg flux. Sampling of periphyton, benthic invertebrates and fish in
stream systems found no differences in mercury levels
based on forest management activities in the watershed.
Fish and invertebrate mercury concentrations tend to
be associated with local conditions including pH, conductivity, stream gradient and temperature. Similarly,
in a survey of large fish from 243 northern Ontario lakes, watershed and lake chemistry characteristics
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poorly described the variability in mercury concentrations. Forest harvesting and natural disturbance were
not associated with fish mercury concentrations. Further research is required to better understand the complex nature of mercury dynamics in the Boreal forest.
Best management practices during forest management
operations may help to reduce the mobilization of mercury, and other metals and nutrients, stored in forest
soils.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Since 1995 Rob has worked as a Research Scientist with
the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at the Centre
for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER) in
Thunder Bay leading a program studying Boreal stream
ecology and evaluating forest management impacts on
these systems. Before joining MNR he completed a
Ph.D. (University of Guelph), M.Sc. and H.BSc. (University of Western Ontario) specializing in behavioural
ecology of fishes. Rob is an Adjunct Professor at Lakehead University in the Department of Biology and the
Faculty of Natural Resource Management. He serves on
provincial committees directing research and monitoring of forest management and water power impacts
on aquatic systems and developing long term ecological
monitoring strategies for Ontario’s far north.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
DAN R. DUCKERT
Topic: Aki Connections: Building Capabilities before Capacity in Far North Community Based Land Use Planning
Time: Wednesday, September 16, 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ABSTRACT
This session will introduce the concept of Akhee design
(holistic land design) as a method for communities to
engage in land use planning that goes beyond the idea of
fulfilling technical or administrative functions in our
system. Akhee design focuses on the way a community
sees and uses its territory to sustain, enhance or re-create the functioning of their culture and community
learning. It is based on the idea that a significant place
in the territory connects an individual to various Akhee
relationships where sharing and learning occur. If these
Ahkee relationships are acknowledged and respected,
then Anishinaabe/Cree people in the Far North will be
more effectively engaged in decision making about development strategies in their territories.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Dan is continuing a thirty-two year career in forest
management, science and policy development. The
majority of his career was with the Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources where he was recognized as an expert
in boreal forest ecosystem structure and function and
disturbance ecology at the stand and site scale. Later
in his career he worked on an effectiveness monitoring
program for the forest management guide for cultural
heritage values. Working in concepts of cultural landscapes and seeing a rich history of the land opened up
a whole new world. Dan finally saw people in the forest and that expanded his outlook spatially, cognitively
and emotionally at scales that seemed to complicate his
worldview. He thought this was worth exploring. Dan
is currently a PhD Candidate at Lakehead University
in the Faculty of Natural Resources Management. His
project is entitled “Going beyond values mapping: giving voice to communities about their relationships in
the land and their well-being needs.”
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
DOUG RIFFEL, WABAUSKANG FIRST NATION
Topic: Sharing Our Forests – The Wabauskang Experience
Time: Wednesday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Content unavailable at publication.
ROB KEEN, RPF
Topic: Sharing Our Forests
ABSTRACT
No organization can work within a silo. In order to
achieve a future of healthy forests supporting healthy
communities, it is necessary to build relationships and
develop collaborations with like-minded people and
organizations. In this talk, Rob Keen, CEO of Forests
Ontario will discuss how Forests Ontario has worked to
enhance operational capacity by connecting with new
partners, municipalities, and individuals to deliver
programs to wider and more diverse audiences.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Rob Keen is the CEO of Forests Ontario. He is a
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Registered Professional Forester with over 30 years experience in government and private consulting. Rob
has been with Forests Ontario (formerly Trees Ontario)
since 2003 and assumed the role of CEO in 2011. Rob
has been an active member of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association since 1985, where he served
as vice-president for two terms. He was a director and
chair of the Algonquin Forestry Authority and served
as a director for both the Maple Leaves Forever Foundation and the Ontario Forestry Association, where he
also served as President. He currently teaches Forest
Ecosystem management at Trent University.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
CHRISTINE LEDUC
Topic: Forestry’s Call to Action
ABSTRACT
It is more important than ever to promote our progressive forest management regime as it is apparent that a lot
of discussions regarding forests are taking place in the
cyber sphere. Social media has become a very effective
tool and it has the power to influence public perception,
customers of Canadian forest products, and even political action. This session will examine the discussions
taking place on social media regarding our forests and
will propose ways for foresters and forest practitioners
to get involved in the discussion.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Christine Leduc is a graduate from the Master of Forest
Conservation Program at the University of Toronto’s
Faculty of Forestry. After completing her studies, she
obtained employment as a policy advisor to the Honourable David Orazietti, Minister of Natural Resources. Currently, Christine works as the Director of Policy
and Communications at the Ontario Forest Industries
Association. Her objective is to promote sustainable
forest management and to work to ensure that Ontario
can maximize the full potential of its renewable forestry sector. In March 2014, Christine was appointed by
the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources to the Forest Tenure Modernization Oversight Group. Christine is the Chair of the Canadian Institute of Forestry’s
Southern Ontario Section and is a member of the University of Toronto’s College of Electors, representing
the forestry alumni association. She is also a volunteer
and proud member of Forests Ontario and a member of
the Ontario Professional Foresters Association.
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JOHN PINEAU
Topic: FPInnovations Ontario Industry Advisor Network – Extension and Knowledge Exchange with Impact
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
ABSTRACT
FPInnovations is one of the world’s largest private,
non-profit research organizations, and is a catalyst for
transformation in the Canadian forest sector – with focus on Forest Operations, Wood Products, and Pulp,
Paper and Bioproducts. FPInnovations’ Ontario Industry Advisor Network mobilizes the research and extension capacity of the organization and its partners to
effectively meet forest sector needs. The Network brings
research results and technology development directly to
industry receptors to implement innovation, encourage
investment, and build employment and business capacity — achieving tangible economic impact in Ontario
communities. Four themes provide focus:
1. Reducing costs by increasing the effectiveness of
the supply chain for forest products companies,
developing energy solutions in the harvest and use
of biomass, and increasing lumber recovery;
2. Increasing value by diversifying the solid wood products portfolio, stimulating the manufacture of advanced building systems to meet demand created by
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Ontario’s new building codes, and linking businesses in the north and south through bio-chemicals;
3. A boriginal forestry capacity developed and enhanced by technical support and expertise-building within communities
4. M arket development – for new or enhanced forest
products
SPEAKER PROFILE
John Pineau is currently the Provincial Leader Ontario for FPInnovations. Prior to this he served as Chief
Executive Officer of the Canadian Institute of Forestry
(2006 to 2014). John worked for the Forestry Research
Partnership as Extension Manager (2000 to 2006). He
also worked for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (1980-1994) in a variety of capacities including
Park Naturalist, Park Planner, Communications Officer, and G.I.S. Specialist. He was employed by Millar
Western Forest Products in Alberta as G.I.S. Manager/
Biologist (1994-2000). John has a degree in Biology
from Trent University and a diploma in GIS Technology from Fleming College.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
AND SPEAKERS
CAROLE BLAQUIERE AND PERCY CHAMPAGNE
Topic: Forest Industry and First Nations Partnerships
ABSTRACT
Changes in tenure are providing First Nations with access to wood, generating industry initiatives and creating opportunities for partnerships. The forest industry
was hit hard by economic factors and continues to be affected by lack of workers in the forest, in transportation
as well as in the plant itself. Through case studies we will
look at some of the benefits and challenges found in new
partnerships between First Nations and industry.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Carole Blaquiere is an Industry Advisor with FPInnovations based out of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She
has a B.Eng in Industrial Engineering and during her
17 years in industry she has worked in operations and
manufacturing environments, providing support to
the shop floor. She has held positions in the past as an
Operations Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Safety and
Quality Control Coordinator. Since joining FPInnovations in 2007 she has been using her skills in continuous improvement tools to help improve small and
medium size companies in the wood products industry
throughout Northern Ontario. A large part of her time
has been spent providing technical information to Aboriginal communities and organizations.
Percy Champagne, part of the FPInnovations team is
working as an Industry Advisor providing services in
Northwestern Ontario to First Nation communities
and SME’s in the value-added wood products industry. After studying and practicing boiler engineering
for nine years in the mining and smelting industry he
then joined the Forest Industry in 1978. Percy has been
a Chief Boiler Engineer, Maintenance Superintendent,
Operations Superintendent, Safety and Preventative
Maintenance manager and OSB mill General Manager. In July 2005 Percy joined Forintek Canada Corporation now FPInnovations. He has served on both the
Rainy River District Hospital and Confederation College as a board member. His volunteer activities include
promoting outdoor activities in the community as well
as fundraising. Percy draws from these experiences and
his associates’to serve his client needs.
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PANEL DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 3:00 p.m.
ROSEWOOD TERRACE
Join your fellow delegates for the final panel
discussion to look closer at the idea of ‘Sharing the Forest’. This discussion will engage representatives from
industry, community, and First Nations in a dialogue
about sustainable forest management.
YOUR MODERATOR – DOUG REID
Since 2005 Doug has been the Boreal Silviculture Research Program lead at the Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry’s Centre for Northern Forest
Ecosystem Research in Thunder Bay. Before joining the
MNRF he completed a PhD
in 2004, worked as a forestry
consultant in BC, worked as
a reclamation assessor in Alberta, and completed a B.Sc
in 1999. Both degrees were
obtained at the University of
Alberta. Doug is an Adjunct
Professor at Lakehead University in the Faculty of Natural Resources management.
Doug’s research covers a broad range of topics including
commercial thinning in black spruce, conifer plantation stand dynamics, and most recently caribou habitat
in managed and unmanaged boreal landscapes. Doug
is currently involved in developing a new approach to
silviculture monitoring for the province of Ontario as
part of the MNRF team.
Doug joined the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF)
when he moved to Thunder Bay, and has served as a
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councillor, Vice Chair, Chair and Director for the
Northwestern Ontario Section. In 2014, as Section
Director, Doug was honoured to be invited to the Pikangikum First Nation to represent the CIF and present silver rings to the 5 graduates of the Confederation
College Forest Ecosystem management Technician
program. He has three daughters, two are in University
and one is about to graduate from High School.
REPRESENTING FIRST NATIONS:
SAM MANITOWABI
Sam has dedicated his career to community development for the past 22 years working with various First
Nation communities in Ontario. Sam was integral
in negotiating industry agreements for Lac Seul First
Nation with Goldcorp, Rubicon Minerals, Aurcrest
Minerals. Sam has also established a number of joint
ventures for Lac Seul with Moncrief Construction,
Chibougamau Diamond Drilling, Migizi Ventures and
Ackewance Exploration Services. He is most proud of
his work in securing the eFRL for the Lac Seul Forest
along with securing a business agreement with Domtar
for wood supply securing a major customer for Obishikokaang Resources for the next three years. His dedication and strategic thinking has helped Lac Seul First
Nation become one of the most progressive communities in Northwestern Ontario.
He currently works for Lac Seul First Nation acting as
their Director of Employment & Training. He lives with
his wife of 17 years, Jennifer Manitowabi and his children Samuel Jr., and Jenelle, in Lac Seul First Nation.
(No photo provided.)
PANEL DISCUSSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 3:00 p.m.
ROSEWOOD TERRACE
REPRESENTING
INDUSTRY: MATT WILKIE
Matt Wilkie grew up in Thunder Bay, Ontario and graduated from the HBSc Forestry
program at Lakehead University in 1988. After graduation,
Matt worked for E.B Eddy Forest Products and later Domtar on the Spanish Forest in
northeastern Ontario – doing
silviculture, harvest operations, forest management planning and forestry IT. In
2003, he moved to Kenora to work with Weyerhaeuser
Timberlands to write the company’s first forest management plan for the Kenora Forest – the company’s
new Sustainable Forest License (SFL) supplying their
brand new Trus Joist Timberstrand LSL mill. Currently, Matt is one of the wood buyers for that mill. Matt is a
member of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association and on the executive committee of the Lake of the
Woods section of the CIF.
REPRESENTING COMMUNITY:
MAYOR DAVID CANFIELD
David Canfield was born and raised in Kenora, Ontario. Among various other jobs, he spent 32 years working in the forest industry. A crane operator by trade, he
spent the last 10 years doing heavy equipment training
for Abitibi.
Dave entered the field of politics during the 1991
municipal election and served as Councillor until
re-elected, as Mayor in the fall of 1994. Dave served as
Mayor for the Town of Jaffray Melick until December
31, 1999, when Kenora, Keewatin and Jaffray Melick
amalgamated to become the City of Kenora on January 1, 2000. Dave was elected as the first Mayor for the
City of Kenora for a one year term for 2000 and was
re-elected in the fall of 2000 as Mayor for a three year
term 2001-2003 and again in the fall of 2003 for a
three year term 2004-2006. He was re-elected Mayor,
October 27th, 2010 and re-elected again October 27,
2014 for another four year term.
David was elected as President of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) in 1998/99. He
was reelected as president of NOMA April 2013. Dave
has served on dozens of federal and provincial committees over his political career.
David along with Grand Chief
Leon Jourdain were the innovators of the Common Land
Common Ground working group, a joint committee
of First Nation Chiefs and
Northwest Ontario Mayors
working together on issues of
common interest.
Scientific Poster Display | SHARING THE FOREST
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SILENT AUCTION
Forests without Borders (FwB) is a registered charity in Canada, established by members of the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut Forestier du Canada
(CIF/IFC). FwB works independently or with existing
non-government organizations to deliver the skills,
knowledge and tools that enable poverty stricken communities around the world to meet their challenges
and realize the many benefits obtained from a healthy
forest. The scarcity of resources in these communities,
such as fuel, shelter, and water result in a cascade of
problems that undermine human security and health.
Many of these problems can be effectively resolved
through proper forestry.
FwB grew out of a desire by CIF/IFC members to use
their skills and knowledge to help people around the
world reduce poverty, restore ecosystems or increase
people’s understanding of sustainable development of
forest resources.. This desire by our members to help
others is consistent with the CIF/IFC`s core value of
altruism and mission to advance stewardship, provide
leadership and increase awareness of forests.
FOREST WITHOUT BORDERS (FWB)
SILENT AUCTION
The Forests without Borders Silent Auction is a
regular event at the CIF/IFC’s Annual General Meeting & Conference. This is the major fundraiser for
FwB, which allows them to carry out their projects in
countries like Nepal, Cameroon, Madagascar, Ghana, and Uganda, among others. At the Lakeside Inn,
tables will be set up with various items available for
bidding. Different tables will have different bidding
deadlines. Please visit the tables, make your bids,
cross your fingers and hope to be the winner. Your
support is appreciated!
SCIENTIFIC POSTER DISPLAY
The Scientific Poster Symposium is an excellent way for conference delegates to absorb even more information from students, scientists and practitioners who have taken the time to share their ideas and knowledge.
Delegates will have the opportunity to view poster submissions that cover a broad range of topics, and explore the many ways forest practitioners share the forest. We invite you to explore the displays, located along
the walls of the Rosewood Terrace and Cascade Ballroom, and engage the authors in a dialogue about their
work or research. Nutrition and lunch breaks are a great time to soak in these interesting exhibits!
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CANADIAN INSTITUTE
OF FORESTRY
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CIF, RATES AND SECTIONS
The Canadian Institute of Forestry/l’Institut forestier du Canada (CIF/IFC) is the national voice of forest
practitioners. Formed in 1908, the Institute represents
foresters, forest technologists and technicians, ecologists, biologists, geographers, educators, scientists and
many others with a professional interest in forestry.
The Institute’s VISION is to inspire confidence and
pride in Canadian forestry – both nationally and internationally. Our MISSION is to provide national leadership in forestry, promote competence among forestry
professionals, and foster public awareness of Canadian
and international forestry issues. Our MOTTO…
THE VOICE OF FOREST PRACTITIONERS
To speak with a louder voice, we need you!
JOIN THE CIF
OR RENEW TODAY!!
MEMBER VALUE
Making your Continuing Education and Professional Development
easy and inexpensive!
· National Electronic Lecture Series Free access to
over 40 live e-lectures annually, plus archives back
to 2007, covering interesting and relevant forestry
themes from across the country
· Public Awareness and Advocacy Constructive, positive
and balanced media releases and editorials advocating
on behalf of sustainable forest management.
· Forest Stewardship Promoting understanding of
good forest stewardship through field tours, seminars, and workshops.
· Networking linking you to over 2000 forestry professionals across Canada
· Flagship Programs National post-secondary recruitment program, mentorship program, forest history
and continuing education credits.
· The Forestry Chronicle Six issues per year plus online
archives back to 1925 – Chronicle reading is eligible
for continuing education credits!
· Forests without Borders A Canadian charity working with international communities to restore forest ecosystems.
· E-Newsletters Six fun and informative newsletters every year.
· Outreach and Education Joint educational resources and programs with the Canadian Forestry Association.
· Awards Program Recognizing excellence in forestry
with national, regional and college/university awards.
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SHARING THE FOREST | Canadian Institute of Forestry
· Information, Resources and Tools Available on our website!
· Socials, Workshops, Seminars and Field Tours Over 150
events were held last year across Canada by CIF/IFC’s
19Sections.
· National Annual General Meeting and Conference
STUDENT
PROVIDENCE/TERRITORY
RETIRED
ACTIVE
DIGITAL
PAPER
DIGITAL
PAPER
DIGITAL
PAPER
Alberta, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Saskatchewan,
British Columbia (5% tax included)
$63.00
$126.00
$63.00
$126.00
$147.00
$210.00
Manitoba (12% tax included)
$67.20
$134.40
$67.20
$134.40
$156.80
$224.00
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island,
Québec (15% tax included)
$69.00
$138.00
$69.00
$138.00
$161.00
$230.00
Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labroador (13% tax included)
$67.80
$135.60
$67.80
$135.60
$158.20
$226.00
THE CIF SECTIONS
The CIF National Office is located in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park in the Canadian Ecology Centre, near
Mattawa, Ontario in the Ottawa Valley. The National Office works closely with the CIF Sections all across Canada.
The CIF Sections are the foundation of the Institute and give us a strong local, regional, and provincial network
and presence.
All of the Sections are active; each with a Director, a Chair and a Council, all of whom hold these positions voluntarily.
PROVINCE/TERRITORYDIRECTOR
Klondike (Yukon)
Greg Cowman
Vancouver Island (BC)
Richard Dominy
Vancouver (British Columbia)
Janet Mitchell
Cariboo (British Columbia)
Edward Morrice
Thompson Okanagan
Mike Waithe
Rocky Mountain (Alberta)
Alex Drummond
Saskatchewan
Dwayne Dye
Manitoba
Brad Epp
Lake of the Woods (Ontario)
Jack Harrison
Northern Ontario
Al Thorne
Northwestern Ontario
Doug Reid
Central Ontario
Tom Noland
Algonquin (Ontario)
Scott McPherson
Southern Ontario
Albert Hovingh
Ottawa Valley (Ontario)
Mike Rosen
Orleans (Québec)
Vincent Chamberland
Newfoundland & Labrador
Allan Masters
Maritimes (New Brunswick)
Sen Wang
Nova Scotia
Jillian Weldon-Genge
CHAIR
Greg Cowman
Jocelin Teron
Candace Parsons
Rebecca Bowler
Clare Kooistra
Lorne West
Vicki Gauthier
Kristen Malec
Tara Pettit
Nikki Wood
Karen Saunders
Lesley Phillips
Lacey Rose
Christine Leduc
Ken Farr
Sylvie Carles
Colin Carroll
Ed Czerwinski
Jillian Weldon-Genge
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THE PRINCE OF WALES
FOREST LEADERSHIP AWARD
received their awards in February and have been attending training sessions in the U.K. in advance of their
summer internships. The award includes a $12,000
bursary and an international internship program.
On June 10, 2015 four young forestry graduates from
Canada and the United Kingdom – recipients of the
inaugural Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award –
attended a meeting with His Royal Highness The Prince
of Wales at his official London residence, Clarence
House. Recognizing the Award as offering valuable
learning experience in their early careers, His Royal Highness spoke with the four recipients, personally
congratulating them on winning the award.
Ross Hobbs and Jacqueline Hamilton of Canada and
Keira Tedd and David Johnes of the United Kingdom
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The Prince of Wales Forest Leadership Award is sponsored by TD Bank Group as part of the TD Forests
program, and delivered in partnership by the Canadian Institute of Forestry-Institut forestier du Canada
(CIF-IFC), the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF)
and the Duchy of Cornwall. The award recognizes students and recent graduates in Canada and the United
Kingdom with a dedication to sustainable forestry and
the skills and aptitude to become future forest leaders.
The international internship program that accompanies the award will send British participants to Canada
for summer work placements in iconic coastal British
Columbia, working with Strategic Natural Resource
Consultants and in Algonquin Provincial Park with the
Algonquin Forestry Authority. Both Canadian participants will intern in the west of England with the forestry consultants, Pryor and Rickett Silviculture, while
also spending time learning about the sustainable management of the Duchy of Cornwall’s woodlands.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STEERING COMMITTEE
Jack Harrison
Matt Wilkie
Dana Collins Al Stinson
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
Matt Wilkie Jack Harrison Doug Reid Serra Hoagland
FINANCE
Jack Harrison Matthew Benson Dana Collins
REGISTRATION
Ian Pyke Kevin Pruys
Kerry Spencer
Maddie Kennedy
FACILITIES & LOGISTICS
Maddie Kennedy
Matt Wilkie
FIELD TOURS
Colin Bowling Matt Wilkie Janet Lane Rick Moore Abby Anderson
EXHIBITS
Tara Pettit Maddie Kennedy
STUDENT QUIZ BOWL
Kaitlin Moncrief Robert Patridge
SILENT AUCTION
Janet Lane
Dianne Loewen
SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Maddie Kennedy
John Pineau Dianne Loewen
PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR
Brad Epp Trevor Stanley
Kristen Malec
POST-CONFERENCE TOUR
Doug Reid
Nancy Luckai
Gerry Racey
Dave Morris
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
THE HAMPCO CREW WOULD LIKE TO THANK
THE GENEROUS SPONSORS OF THE 2015 EVENT
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