The Federation of BC Woodlot Associations is proud to present Forest Life: British Columbia Woodlots, a coffee table book showcasing and celebrating BC's woodlots and woodlot licences and the families who so diligently manage them.
Through beautiful photos and a few words, this book captures the seasonal beauty of coastal and interior woodlots and portrays the landscapes and diversity of our forests as well as the stewardship of those who managae them. Order copies of this beautiful book for $39.95 plus Shipping and Handling charges.
The book was commissioned to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Federation. It features over 100 woodlot licensees and their families. In addition, we have attempted to capture the natural diversity of beautiful BC including its flora and fauna, forest stewardship and woodlot management.
Our Coffee Table Book is now for sale!
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Selected Woodlot and Small Tenure Content
FBCWA - Report on British Columbia's Woodlot License Program (November 2007)
BC Journal of Ecosystems & Management (JEM) - 2007
Moving ahead on social and socio economic issues crucial for sustainable forest management
Trade-off analysis for decision making in natural resources: Where we are and where we are headed
A review and synthesis of social indicators for sustainable forest management
Economic indicators and their use in sustainable forest management
Big expectations for small forest tenures in British Columbia
A bird's eye view of small tenure holdings in British Columbia
Governance and management of small forest tenures in British Columbia
Ecology and management of small tenures: Implications for landscape- and estate-level forest management
Strength in diversity: Market opportunities and benefits from small forest tenures
Almanac Newsletter
Issues of the FBCWA's 'The Woodland Almanac' quarterly newsletter (a joint publication of the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations and the Woodlot Product Development Council) are available in PDF form. Click PDF icons below to view/download issues.
2009 Almanac Issues
Spring 2009
2008 Almanac Issues
Winter 2008
No Issue Fall 2008 Summer 2008
Spring 2008
2007 Almanac Issues
Winter 2007 Fall 2007 Summer 2007
Spring 2007
2006 Almanac Issues
Winter 2006 Fall 2006 Summer 2006
Spring 2006
The Woodlot Communicator
January-February 2010
September-October 2009
July-August 2009
May-June 2009
March-April 2009
January-February 2009
November-December 2008
September 2008
Selected Content
Viewpoints - Small Scale Forestry with Big Responsibilities
This article was published in the March-April 2009 edition of the BC Forest professional magazine
Other Presentations
The Future of Family Forests, Larry Mason, University of Washington
Protecting Secondary Structure to Enhance Future Timber Supplies (October 3, 2008) (1072 kb)
Emerging Markets: Carbon Aggregation for Family Forest Owners (October 17, 2008) (397 kb)
FBCWA - Neighbours & Business Partners: Woodlot Licences and BC's Rural Communities (May 2008) - an overview of woodlots and woodlot licences (5.5mb)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agroforestry Division (2005) - A program overview which includes an introduction to Agroforestry and some Agroforesty projects (6.6mb)
Where's The Profit? - Agroforestry Economics (450kb)
Forest Products Opportunities (2005) - Includes an economic strategy for managing aspen in northern BC (570kb)
Lamb Marketing 101 (12.5mb)
BC's Agroforestry Industry Development Initiative (2002) - Includes Purpose, Vision, Strategic Goals, Possible Projects and Funding Opportunities (780kb)
Agroforestry In BC (2005) - Excellent overview of agroforestry (14.7mb)
The FBCWA has a resource package available to provide education on BC's forests, protecting forest values and resources and how they can be managed by visiting woodlot licences around BC.
The resources package includes a 12 minute DVD "Our Family Forests: BC's Woodlot Licence Program", a lesson plan, vocabulary quiz, crossword puzzles, curricular connections for teachers and a contact list for woodlot tours in the local forest districts. These documents are available for download below.
Educational Program Documents
Lesson Plan Vocabulary Table
Vocabulary Quiz (& Answer Key)
Easy Intermediate Crossword Puzzle (& Answer Key)
Intermediate Crossword Puzzle (& Answer Key)
Local Association Contact List (for Woodlot Tours, by Forest District)
To request a complete package or just the DVD, contact Cathy McClary
at 1-888-925-9995 or by email.
Also available on request are:
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Bookmarks - view (PDF)
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Bookmarks with wildflower strip for planting - view (PDF)
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Carabiners with a set of educational cards attached - view (PDF)
Our Annual General Meetings are held each fall in different locations around the province. They are usually hosted by a local woodlot association and include two days of educational workshops, guest speakers, field trips to woodlot licenses showcasing forest management unique to the area along with social events with a local flair.
The West Kootenay Woodlot Association is proud to host the Federation of British Columbia Woodlot Associations' 22nd and the Woodlot Product Development Council's 12th Annual General Meetings on September 24-26, 2009.
We are hosting the meeting in the historic small village of Kaslo on the shores of Kootenay Lake, so the setting and flavour of the AGM will be rural small town. Kaslo and area were part of the silver rush of the 1890’s and have a long history of logging, mining, agriculture and independent thinking. Kaslo has one main street so you never have far to go to participate in the many and varied program items being offered.
This year's theme is "Employing Diversity" and anyone travelling to the area will certainly view a diverse landscape. We are immersed in diversity here. Our low elevation stands contain nine coniferous species. Non-timber forest resources and recreation abound. Yet most woodlots still can’t make a buck these days. WE all need come creative thinking: How can we get some of the diverse opportunities in our forests to contribute to the bottom line? A goodly portion of the program relates to the theme, but we are not hung up on it and we hope to provide an interesting and enjoyable program for all.
We are well aware of the tough financial situation plaguing most of us, so we have tried to pare down your costs to the minimum to facilitate your attendance. We hope to convince you that the AGM could be a family holiday. We often have a lingering summer climate in September, so we encourage you to camp. The Kaslo area provides a great selection of other accommodations covering a wide range of budgets.
Kaslo offers many items of interest in a historic vein, and great opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking. You might even pull an early morning fish from the mouth of the Kaslo River. For some, we will provide an opportunity to board a vessel from the Kaslo shipyard for an all day tour of the north end of Kootenay Lake and surrounds. Should the weather be less favourable, there are hot springs 20 minutes away. There are many interesting shops, all on one street. There will be displays and demos of wood art and craftsmanship. Kaslo boasts a beautifully restored sternwheeler that gives a glimpse into the heritage of the settlements on Kootenay Lake and into what you can do with wood. There will be archival photos of local logging and mining history.
Come & mingle with fellow woodlot licensees, First Nation and government reps in a relaxed social event on the evening of September 24th. Business meetings on the morning of September 25th will update you on the many initiatives that the FBCWA/WPDC are working on, while the rest of the meeting will take you to various outdoor locations in the surrounding area.
We sincerely hope that you will attend our meeting. We will provide as much incentive as we can to register early. We are sure other family members will find lots of fun and interesting stuff to do in Kaslo. We think that your perspective as a woodlot manager will be enhanced and that you will have a great time enhancing it!
There are a variety of accommodations in and around the Kaslo area including Bed & Breakfasts, campsites, cabins, hotel rooms, lodges, and even Yurts! There is something for everyone with prices starting at $15 for a campsite. Some of the accommodations have reserved a block of rooms for the AGM. Be sure to mention the FBCWA when making your reservation. You are encouraged to reserve your room early when the selection is at the best. Don’t be disappointed. Book you accommodation early following the link below.
Download the Registration Brochure
List of Accommodations
Click here for an online glossary of common forestry terms, searchable by initial letter (it will appear in a new window). The glossary is also available for download as a PDF file below.
Glossary of Common Terms
Terms of Reference
(Source: The State of British Columbia's Forests 2006, Ministry of Forests and Range)
Forestry Terms of Reference for the Environment
Terms of Reference for the Forest Economy and Society & the Forest
Terms of Reference for Governance and Support of our Forests
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