Annual Conference

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.

 

Megan Hanacek, PFLA CEO

2024 Conference Highlights


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

Seedlings at Arbutus Grove Nursery

2024 Field Tour Highlights


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