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CANADIAN WOODLANDS FORUM – CUTTING EDGE DINNER SERIES

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The Canadian Woodlands Forum will be hosting their next Cutting Edge Dinner Series at the Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites in Fredericton on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020.
This is a great opportunity to hear some of the latest developments, earn some CE credits and catch up with some colleagues and for a great price of only $25.00.

They would like registrations in by February 21, 2020.

Registration 3:30 – 4:00 pm
Presentations 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Supper 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Presentations 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Preliminary Program

  • Welcoming Remarks and Canadian Woodlands Forum Update.
    Peter Robichaud, Canadian Woodlands Forum

  • Climate Change in New Brunswick: Implications of Major Weather Events on Forest Operations. Brandon Love, Climate Change Secretariat

  • Feature Presentation: The Vulnerability of Roads and Infrastructure in a Changing Climate. Mark Partington, FPInnovations

Forest roads are a critical component of Atlantic Canada’s forest management activities, community and recreational access, and tourism. Our climate has already experienced change and according to forecasts, we can expect that in the coming decades, damaging storms, exceeding what our roads can handle, will occur more often, will be stronger, and will last longer – not to mention the seasonal changes that will also occur, such as warmer winters and drier summers.

These changes are expected to have significant impacts on forest road management, such as restrictions on seasonal transportation schedules, increased demands on water crossing infrastructure, and decreased ability to utilize winter (frozen) roads. This presentation will discuss how climate change will impact forest roads, how to assess these risks and general approaches to implement adaptation options.

  • Lightning Round: Updates on new technologies and products from our equipment suppliers.
  • Climate Change Adaptation; Tools and Resources.
    Susannah Banks, NB Federation of Woodlot Owners.

Register Here: https://cwfcof.org/event-3727785

CFE Credits, Notices

2020 scalers exam notice and application

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Arrangements for the 2020 Provincial Scalers Examinations are as follows:

Location: ERD Ancillary Building, 1350 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB, (see attached map)

May 21, starting at 8:30 AM – General License, Stacked Measure

May 22, starting at 8:30 AM – FBM

Applications (attached) must be received at ERD Forest Operations and Development by May 1 (https://www.pxw1.snb.ca/snb7001/b/1000/CSS-FOL-SNB-60-0006B.pdf ).

ERD will be conducting a Scalers Refresher Course on May 19 and 20 in both official languages at this same location (8:30 – 4:30). This is available to exam candidates only. There is no fee for this refresher. Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend this 2 day refresher.

For questions and further details, please contact:

Peter J. McCue
Chief Scaler/ Chef Mesureur

Forest Management Branch/ Direction de la Gestion Des Forets
Energy and Resource Development / Développement de l’énergie et des ressources
Phone / Téléphone : 506-451-5624
Fax / Télécopieur : 506-453-6689

E-mail / Courriel : Peter.McCue@gnb.ca

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Les examens provinciaux de 2020 à l’intention des mesureurs se dérouleront aux dates et lieu que voici :

Lieu : bureau DER au 1350 Rue Regent, Fredericton, NB (voir map attacher)

Le 21 mai à compter de 8 h 30 – permis général et mesurage du volume apparent

Le 22 mai à compter de 8 h 30 – mesurage en pieds-planche (pmp)

Les formulaires de demande en pièce jointe doivent être dûment remplis et doivent parvenir à la Direction des activités forestière et mise en valeur au plus tard le 1 mai (https://www.pxw1.snb.ca/snb7001/b/1000/CSS-FOL-SNB-60-0006B.pdf ).

Par ailleurs, le Ministère offrira gratuitement un cours de recyclage pour les mesureurs au même endroit, les 19 et 20 mai, de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30. Le cours, qui sera donné dans les deux langues officielles, ne sera offert qu’aux candidats à l’examen. Ces derniers sont donc vivement encouragés à y assister à ce cours de recyclage de 2 jours.

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Dowdload map here

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open Scaling Licence application here
Food for Thought, Notices

Founding Member Kenny Mcginn writes in about Girv

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Uncommonly fine large day” …..” what!!!!!!!!!! ”  Those words echoed in the classroom of Ranger School whenever the great man started his lectures. If the students didn’t respond loud enough he’d hold his hand to his ear until they responded more enthusiastically. Wakes em up he’d say. They needed to be sharp to absorb the lessons of life and nature’s intricate web.

As a fellow instructor the students gave you the fuel to teach with, enthusiasm. Girv knew that. If they didn’t have it , it was a job, if they did, it was a joy. We’d say some days you should get paid double, others, you’d work for free. Girv taught nature’s lessons, I taught math…Ugh.

Reprinted with permission from Ian (Smitty) Smith

 Girv ( MFRS  1980, second best class, but I’m biased ) came to the school as a field instructor in 1988 and I had the pleasure of working with him for the next 25 years. Girv was more than a great co-worker, he was my friend. We taught different disciplines but shared a love of nature and the school. Girv changed his office location many times during his tenure but regardless of the room, you could always find him, sit down and have a “say”.

You’d tap on the door and he’d be marking, always marking, and inquire “got a minute “. He’d put down his RED pen , slide back in his chair so far you would think he’d go on to the floor, and listen. He was a great listener. Many a person would lay out their problems and he may not always provide you life’s answers but when you left you felt he had. I would ask him for advice on how to communicate with this student or that he’d say sometimes all you have to do is listen and they’d figure it out for themselves. And many times they did.

He was a great partner to me when we worked together. I was more like the younger, sometimes annoying little brother, and he was the wise one. But that didn’t matter, we had so many good times. Sometimes after a lab we’d have a meeting of “the dead poets society” and discuss everything and anything. Many a time the words were greased with a little scotch. Sometimes Marie or Lou would call and remind us to come home. I sure do miss those times. So many good times. 

I taught dendrology when Rudy Stocek retired and was scared #’?%less but Girv mentored me through it. He forgot more about trees than I will ever know. When Girv retired he came back on his own dime and co-taught labs with me. My gosh we had fun. That was the common theme with working with him. We sure had fun.

Girv did not like like praise, it made him uncomfortable. He’d just say ” thank you for your kind words” and change the subject to what you were doing. Girv’s extensive accomplishments have been listed elsewhere, but his greatest to me were his wisdom, humbleness, intelligence,  and great listening skills.

Girv was a great family man,  teacher, mentor, lover of nature, and…. great friend. I didn’t stay in touch with him much when I retired, something I will always regret, but life was better with him in it and I will never forget him. Thanks for everything Girv and wherever you are , thanks for listening. 

Your friend always, Kenny  Mcginn mfrs 86 ( best class ever)

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Girvan Harrison 1943-2019

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The NBFTA lost one of its past presidents and founding members on October 28, 2019. Girvan Harrison or Girv, as he was affectionately known, was a true leader in forestry.

There are a lot of MFRS and MCFT graduates out there who have excelled in their careers thanks in large part to Girv’s knowledge, communication skills, humour, and tough love. You know who you are and know what I mean. He always managed to find the best in people and helped them to perform to the best of their ability.

He was a master of the red pen and Red ‘O‘ and made you do your job until you got it write right. Right?

Girv was recently predeceased by his wife, Marie, who was the love of his life. For those of you that knew Girv and/or Marie and wish to honour them please join family and friends for a celebration of life on November 9th at their home between 2pm and 6pm.

If you do not know where they lived please contact me at ce@mcft.ca for details.

Obituary

 Girvan Harrison
1943-2019

Girvan Harrison, age 75, of Gagetown, passed away at the Fredericton Hospital on October 28, 2019. Born in Westville, N.S., he was the son of the late Samuel (Congleton, Cheshire, England) and Mary (Girvan) Harrison (Rexton, NB). 

Girvan is survived by daughters Heather Harrison (Joseph) and Jena (Steven) Beauchamp, grandchildren Kalie and Warren Beauchamp all of Gagetown, sister Joan Harris (Baddeck, N.S.) and nephew Mel Harris (Baddeck, N.S.). 

Girvan was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Marie (Little) Harrison, whom he dearly missed.

Girvan was a very proud father and grandfather and would never miss an opportunity to brag about his family.  Growing up on Foxbrook Road in Westville, Girvan was also very proud of his Westville and Pictou County roots and loved reminiscing with his sister. 

Over a highly varied career, Girvan found his real calling as an instructor at the Maritime College of Forest Technology, and as a writer. His love of forests and nature resulted in writing “Nature’s Way”, a textbook for forest ecology courses. A sound understanding of human nature and how humans learn led Girvan to scribe the Roddie book series about woodland management. His engaging teaching style resulted in enduring friendships and a great deal of respect from his students and colleagues. A global thinker who acted locally, Girvan would have traded his many awards for some positive changes in forestry practices in the Maritimes.

There will be no funeral service held as per his request.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

http://www.oromoctofh.com/obituaries/141982

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Dusty Corey Awarded “Technician of the Year”

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Dusty Corey was awarded “Technician of the Year” honour by the NB Forest Technicians Association at their annual general meeting in Moncton on April 11.
Dusty was recognized for his strong technical abilities, field skills, broad knowledge, reliability, punctuality, community involvement, and professionalism in the ethical practice of forestry.
Dusty has been employed with Acadian Timber since 1994 following his graduation from the Maritime College of Forest Technology.
Congratulations Dusty on your well-deserved recognition!

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