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Newsletter Expanding Our Roots Forest Capital 2005- Revelstoke, BC Revelstoke is very proud to be the Forest Capital of BC for 2005. The City is supporting many different events in the coming year. Two recent events involved the local schools. During National Forest Week, foresters went to all five Revelstoke schools and talked to students about Forest Health. The presentations were very well-received and were developed by educational liaisons, Deb Sluggett ( RCFC, LP Canada, Bell Pole, Downie Lumber and Tolko) and Jennifer Stewart (Tolko). Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation donated tree seedlings for every class attending the talk. Each seedling was wrapped in burlap and had a Forest Capital sticker attached to it. Several high school classes wrapped the trees and in the process, learned the importance of handling seedlings with care. All the kids were thrilled with their trees! Another recent event occurring in the schools was a poster contest. Each grade had a different forest theme to illustrate, such as summer users of the Forest – human, or winter users of the Forest – animal with the title of the posters to be Our Forests. The judging occurred during National Forest Week. The prize for the winner of each grade level was a certificate and helicopter ride. The mayor of Revelstoke presented the winners their certificate during a City Council Meeting. Selkirk Mountain Helicopters generously donated the prize. All participants received a certificate with their name on it, a Forest Capital Sticker and a Revelstoke pen.
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Website link: www.cityofrevelstoke.com click on the forest capital icon.
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