Each year the PFLA hosts a conference, field tour and AGM for PFLA members and guests. The two-day event features a full-day field tour and full-day conference in different host cities each year. The annual event is an opportunity to explore innovative approaches to sustainable forest management.
Conference Presenters:
- Megan Hanacek, PFLA CEO
- Honourable Ravi Parmar, MLA Langford-Juan de Fuca
- KEYNOTE – Honourable Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests
PANEL – FUEL MANAGEMENT FOR WILDFIRE MITIGATION
- Molly Hudson VP, Sustainability & Chief Forester, Mosaic Forest Management
- Gail Wallin Chair, Canadian Council of Invasive Species
- Bruce Blackwell Principal, B.A. Blackwell & Associates
- Pete Laing Superintendent of Fuel Management, BC Wildfire Service
FEATURE – RELATIONSHIP BUILDING WITH FIRST NATION PARTNERS
- Robert Bass, General Manager, Manulife Investment Management
BC POLITICS LUNCH TALK
- Dave and Cole Cyr share their views on BC’s political landscape
PANEL – PRIVATE FOREST LAND MANAGEMENT: SHOWCASING INNOVATION
- John Jack, Chief Councillor, Huu-ay-aht First Nations
- Jon Degner, Research Scientist, Forest Genetics, Ministry of Forests
- Blair Robertson, Managed Forest Council and Managed Forest landowner
FEATURE – NATIONAL INITIATIVES FROM CANADIAN FOREST OWNERS
- Andrew de Vries CEO, Canadian Forest Owners
Field Tour Stops:
- Stop 1: Goldstream Fish Hatchery
- Stop 2: Private Forest Land Owner Operations Tour
- Stop 3: Mount Newton Seed Orchard & Lunch
- Stop 4: Arbutus Grove Nursery
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