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Forest Capital of Canada” Designation OLD GROWTH FORÊTS ANCIENNES History of the “Forest Capital of Canada” Designation Every year around this time most Cana- approximately 177 km northwest of Heritage Society for 33 years, curator of dians look excitedly to the forest for a Edmonton at the confluence of four the Forest Interpretive Centre, and for- hint that spring is here once again. For waterways—the Athabasca, McLeod mer mayor of Whitecourt. some of us, the budding leaves might be and Sakwatamau rivers and Beaver The Whitecourt and District Her- the most wondrous sight and for others Creek. This Alberta region has a rich itage Society plays an important role in perhaps it is the sound of leaves flutter- history of connectivity with the forest. honouring the region’s rich history. The ing in the wind that we yearn to hear. Although originally the few settlers in Forest Interpretive Centre was a long- Regardless of the season, forests play an the area were heavily involved in the fur held dream for the Society; the first incredible role for all of us and it is cru- trade, as the community grew small- whisperings of this project manifested cial that we are actively involved with scale sawmills were established. By the sometime in 1985 and the Centre was them in a healthy, wise, and sustainable year 1910, more and more settlers officially opened in 2000. The building manner. It is for this reason that the arrived, mail began flowing into the was constructed using local wood prod- Canadian Forestry Association (CFA), area and the town was officially named. ucts and without accumulating any debt established in 1900, dedicated its legacy December 1921 was marked with a cat- for the community, largely due to contri- to bringing awareness and recognition alytic event when the first train steamed butions from local industry such as Mil- to forest ecosystems and associated into town; suddenly, local timber pro- lar Western, Blue-Ridge Lumber and the water and wildlife. The CFA has strived ducers had access to a wider Canadian Alberta Newsprint Company. It is now to ensure that the many regions and market. With the introduction of the an important piece of infrastructure for communities in Canada involved in the rail came major changes to Whitecourt the town, boasting a multi-media gallery forest sector have had an opportunity to and forestry quickly developed a strong and interpretive trails that explore the be honoured for their own forest lega- foothold in the local economy: role of forests in the local area. cies. In 1979, a national initiative to cel- “Forestry was and still is a major com- For anyone interested in learning ebrate and recognize a community or a ponent of the industrial development more about the detailed history of region for its connectivity to the forest around Whitecourt” says John Dahl, Whitecourt and Woodlands County began when Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan President of Whitecourt and District area, the Society is publishing White- was honoured as the first Forest Capital of Canada. The Forest Capital of Canada cam- paign is often accompanied by a series of events, shows, tours, and community attractions that are hugely successful at drawing out large crowds. Dave Lemkay, General Manager of the CFA, was first hired to manage the Forest Capital of Canada campaign in 1984 when the Upper Ottawa Valley held the title. This was the first year that the campaign stretched out for the full year. Dave reminisces, “our public appear- ances were always in costume of a sort, with vests and top hats to resemble the Valley’s legendary timber barons.” That year, the “Shanty Troupers”, a 12-person theatrical group that performed origi- nal musical plays was formed. To this day the Valley’s Stone Fence Theatre and Odyssey Theatre in Ottawa have shared roots with this theatrical group. This year the Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County carry the For- est Capital of Canada title proudly. Welcome to Whitecourt and Woodlands County, Forest Capital of Canada for 2013! Whitecourt is in central Alberta, MAY/JUNE 2013, VOL. 89, NO. 3 — THE FORESTRY CHRONICLE 279 court: A History 1975–2010 that will be approximately 135 years old that nar- their forested landscape and ecosystems available in a few months. Among many rowly escaped the heat of the blaze. To through sustainable forest management other things, the book records a unique John Dahl, this tree is part of the her- practices. tree that was discovered in 1949 when itage of Whitecourt. the massive Bear Creek forest fire The Canadian Forestry Association Emily Gray passed through north of the town. congratulates the Town of Whitecourt Continuing Education Specialist Although not many people know its and Woodlands County residents for Canadian Institute of Forestry/ whereabouts, there is a Tamarack about their dedication and energy in support- Institut forestier du Canada 97.5 cms (39 inches) in diameter and ing their local economy and sustaining PRACTITIONERS' CORNER LA RUBRIQUE DES PROFESSIONNELS Classroom and Teaching Resources for Forest Practitioners e are often asked to visit classrooms W and talk about what it is that we do out in the forests. These invitations may come from friends or strangers, for high school and elementary school ages, and be in conjunction with career fairs, environmental days, National Forest week, or some other event—or just out of the blue. As professionals, we are trained to a high standard in a vari- ety of disciplines within the industry. However we may not always be knowl- edgeable about how to transfer this information to young people in a class- room setting. While it is ideal to be able to take youth out to the woods— whether to an active harvesting site or Andrea Ellis Nsiah and Matt Meade at the Eco Mentors Conference in Ottawa. to the local park—it is not always prac- tical or possible to break out of the classroom. However, there are many ety of individual, partner, and group pared an “Old Forest Ecosystem” study resources to help bring the forest to the exercises provided, divided between unit available at www.livingland- classroom including: teaching kits; those for outdoor learning and those scapes.bc.ca/cbasin/oldgrowthforest . samples and specimens; and pictures, for inside the classroom. Other than • Real Trees 4 Kids focuses on tree videos and other multi-media. And one the postage costs the kits are free and farming and has a variety of infor- should never forget about the power of one can choose to order them in any mation on topics such Christmas storytelling! denomination. They are also avail- trees, conifer physiology, soils and able as pdfs on the CFA Web site at nutrient cycling, and is organized by Teaching Resources www.canadianforestry.com/kits . grade. www.realtrees4kids.org . Whether one is looking for electronic or • At the CIF/IFC’s Think Forests! there • www.breitlinks.com/myforestry/ print materials, there is a plethora of are several multi-media presenta- for_teachers.htm has loads of links, information available online regarding tions aimed at informing students information, and activities on fire forests and forestry. The following links about forestry and forest careers. prevention, forest products, invasive are some that are particularly useful: These can be accessed at www.cif- species and forestry careers. • One of the best resources available is ifc.org/site/thinkforests . the Forest Teaching Kit series pro- • Tree Canada has a variety of Tips duced by the Canadian Forestry resources at www.treecanada.ca, The following are a few considerations Association (CFA). These booklets including an interactive exploration for a successful visit with the class. have a variety of activities for chil- into the Trees of Canada, Tree Trivia, Speak with friends and colleagues who dren of all ages. Each of the eight and information on Tree Killers (for- have presented to youth before, or con- booklets concentrates on a theme, est pests and invasive species). tact someone from your local CIF/IFC such as The Boreal Forest or Forests • For information on old forest Section or naturalist group. and Wetlands , and is available in ecosystems and values, the Royal BC Before heading to the school, talk to French and English. There are a vari- Museum Living Landscapes has pre- the teacher about his/her expectations. 280 MAI/JUIN 2013, VOL. 89, N o 3 — THE FORESTRY CHRONICLE.
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