The Federation of BC Woodlot Associations is a non-profit society promoting the establishment and development of Woodlot licenses and the practice of small scale forestry in British Columbia. The Federation represents 27 Woodlot Associations whose membership includes woodlot licensees and private landowners in BC in a united effort to achieve exemplary forest and natural resource management.

All potential members are encouraged to join and be involved with their local woodlot association. Please contact your local woodlot association for membership information.

There are also several opportunities to join the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations at the provincial level. There are three categories of membership that an individual may wish to pursue if he/she is not a member of a woodlot association.

Direct Member*: Individuals who live in areas that are not represented by a local woodlot association. Cost is $100.

Associate Member*: Designed for groups, organizations or other societies, etc. who wish to be involved with the Federation in a relatively active manner. Cost is $150.

Supporting Member: Anyone or any group etc. that supports the Federation but does not wish to become actively involved with it. A supporting member provides support to the Federation financially or by other means with an equivalent dollar value of at least $100.

 

Membership Benefits

• Forum for exchanging ideas, sharing problems and solutions.
  
  
• Forum for group education and training opportunities.
  
  
• Formal lobby group to government at all levels.
  
  
• Formal group to be active in the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations.
  
  
• Potential for group marketing of forest products or group buying power for culverts, grass seed, etc.
  
  
• Recognized, legal body for accessing FIA funding
  
  

Membership Application

FBCWA Membership Application Form

 

 

 

Life Membership Policy Approved The Federation Executive Committee recently approved a Life Membership Policy. The policy is intended as a guide and will hopefully encourage people to nominate worthy individuals. It outlines a simple process to follow as discusses some of the criteria that will used to evaluate any nominations.

Life membership is an honorary designation that entitles the holder to free membership in the Federation with all rights of membership except executive voting privileges.

Over the years, the Federation has only bestowed the honor of life membership on Al Waters and Peter Sanders. There are obviously other worthy individuals who have excelled in helping to build an association &/or the Federation, WL program growth & advancement, leadership, extension or other actions that served the Federation or its causes in an exemplary manner. If you know someone who you believe is worthy of a life membership, please review the policy and submit your nomination.

 

 

 

The FBCWA's 23rd and the WPDC's 13th Annual General Meetings will be held at the Seniors' Activity Centre in Quesnel on September 16-18, 2010.

Download the Registration Brochure

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WPDC Survey 2010

The questionnaire is the first step in setting the priorities for the annual work plan.

• Click here to view the 2010 survey results

 

 

 

The Federation of BC Woodlot Associations is proud to support young people who are trying to get a post-secondary education in a forestry-related discipline. Since 2001, the Federation has annually awarded a scholarship to a young person attending a post-secondary institution. Preference is given to a student entering a forestry-related program and awards are based on the evaluation of an essay submitted by applicants. The scholarship is funded by monies raised each year at the Federation’s Annual General Meeting via a silent auction of items donated by woodlot associations, licensees and private forest landowners.

 

Rules and Regulations

1. Applications for this award must be received prior to April 23, 2010. Late applications will not be considered.
2. Applicants must be a direct family member of a woodlot licensee or private land owner who is a member of the local Woodlot Association and/or the FBCWA. In cases where the woodlot is not owned by an individual, one applicant per woodlot is eligible to apply in any given year.
3. Applicants must be planning to attend a post secondary institution within 24 months of the application deadline.
4. Preference will be given to students in grade 12 and recent high school graduates.
5. Preference will be given to students entering a forestry-related program. Students entering other areas of study are welcome to apply, knowing there is preference for forestry related study.
6. The award of $1,000.00 will be payable, on receipt by the FBCWA of documentation confirming registration into the institution for post secondary education. This generally occurs in mid September.
7. Essays and photos from applicants, particularly the successful applicant, may be printed in the Almanac.
8. The decision of the Awards Committee is final.
9. The Award Committee of the Federation of B. C. Woodlot Associations will be empowered to:
   1. grant this award at its discretion;
   2. withhold this award in any year if there are no eligible applicants, or for any reason deemed good or advisable.

 

Important

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please complete the application form and attach:

1. a letter describing the reasons which you feel qualify you for this award. Your letter should also include a detailed description of your experience in forestry, particularly on woodlots. Your letter may include information about your various interests and extra curricular activities.
2. a one page (approximately 500- 700 word) type-written essay titled “How does expanding the woodlot licence program benefit British Columbia?”. This is an open ended topic so you can decide how to approach it.
3. two letters of reference from previous or current teachers or employers,
4. a copy of your most recent report card, and
5. a recent photo of yourself.

 

Return to:

Federation of BC Woodlot Associations

Attention: Nancy Pezel, Treasurer
173 W. Hoylake Road,
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
V9K 1K3

Or send it digitally to: islandswest@shaw.ca.

Applications must be received by April 23, 2010.

 

Scholarship Application

FBCWA Scholarship Application Form

 

 

 

 

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