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Gail Wallin/Maureen LeBourdais (Forest Educators)

Forest Capital 2004: “Forest Education Van Visits Williams Lake”

The Interior Logging Association’s Forest Education Van traveled north in October to take part in Williams Lake Forest Capital of BC 2004 Community Activities. Over 225 students from 7 schools passed through the Van, which is outfitted with educational tools ands murals that tell many stories about BC’s forests. Topics covered include the history of logging and current logging practices, human and natural use of the forest, forest health, reforestation, wood products, tree identification, and more.

The ILA Van was also on hand for the Forest Capital Stewardship Display at Botanio Mall on October 30, along with local forest companies, conservation societies, and recreational groups.

Forester Stephanie Mooney, also a member of the Forest Capital of BC 2004 Committee, discusses reforestation with Grade 3’s from Sacred Heart Elementary School in Williams Lake.

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