L’observatoire du milieu forestier

Forêt modèle du Lac-Saint-Jean — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:07:49 +0000

La Forêt modèle du Lac-Saint-Jean lancera bientôt «L’Observatoire du milieu forestier» sur son site internet et met en place une veille informationnelle sur la biomasse forestière. Le gouvernement du Québec lançait, en février 2009, un plan d'action pour la valorisation de la biomasse forestière dans l'optique de favoriser l'innovation et la création de richesse pour l'ensemble de la province. La Forêt [...]

March 2010 – Partner Perspective – Remote Sensing Research

Foothills Research Institute — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

FRI-day Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series #7: Luscar and Gregg River Mines Land Management Planning Initiative

Foothills Research Institute — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The next presentation in our Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series is Friday March 12th, 2010 in room 134 at the Hinton Training Centre. The speaker is Sharad Karmacharya with Alberta Sustainable Resource Development here in Hinton, AB. Bring your lunch, a friend and come hear about an approach being used to guide future land-use decisions for the reclaimed Luscar and Gregg River Mine areas 43 kilometres south of Hinton along Highway 40.

For more information on the brown bag lunch lecture click here.

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FRI-day Brown Bag Lunch Speaker Series #7: Luscar and Gregg River Mines Land Management Planning Initiative

Foothills Research Institute — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

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Journée d’information et d’échanges du projet Le Bourdon

mthibault — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:08:24 +0000

Cette rencontre vise à présenter l’état d’avancement des travaux du Projet Le Bourdon relatifs à l’établissement d’une stratégie intégrée d’aménagement forestier pour l’UAF 064-51. Chaque intendants de territoire et partenaires du Projet Le Bourdon sont invités à nous faire part de leur commentaires durant cette Journée d’information et d’échanges. Visitez notre site pour vous inscrire… Vous êtes convié [...]

Foothills Research Institute CIF Electronic Lecture Series

Foothills Research Institute — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) is hosting an interactive electronic lecture series on FRI’s Natural Disturbance Program titled "Solutions, Not Just Answers". This series of lectures will run from March 3 to April 21, 2010 for approximately one hour on Wednesdays at 11:30 am MST and will feature the researchers and partners as they talk about the merits of the program. Hear about the tools developed and being used, how new knowledge is applied, how policy and practices have been affected, the benefits of a working partnership, etc.

Follow the link to the CIF e-lecture website to register for this lecture series http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/electure. Scroll down the webpage to view the poster and download a registration form. Once registered, an email will be sent out to you with the speakers' presentation attached and the step by step instructions for participation. At the time of the lecture, you simply call into the teleconference and follow along with the presenter on your computer. All that is required is a computer and a phone (preferably with a speaker).

Several Provincial RPF and RFT organizations have evaluated the lecture series for their continuing education programs. The CIF also has a voluntary continuing education credit system that you can earn credits for through the lecture series. If you would like more information please don't hesitate to contact them (questions@cif-ifc.org).

Foothills Research Institute Electronic Lecture Series

Foothills Research Institute — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) is hosting an interactive electronic lecture series on FRI’s Natural Disturbance Program titled "Solutions, Not Just Answers". This series of lectures will run from March 3 to April 21, 2010 for approximately one hour on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm MST and will feature the researchers and partners as they talk about the merits of the program. Hear about the tools developed and being used, how new knowledge is applied, how policy and practices have been affected, the benefits of a working partnership, etc.

Follow the link to the CIF e-lecture website to register for this lecture series http://www.cif-ifc.org/site/electure. Scroll down the webpage to view the poster and download a registration form. Once registered, an email will be sent out to you with the speakers' presentation attached and the step by step instructions for participation. At the time of the lecture, you simply call into the teleconference and follow along with the presenter on your computer. All that is required is a computer and a phone (preferably with a speaker).

Several Provincial RPF and RFT organizations have evaluated the lecture series for their continuing education programs. The CIF also has a voluntary continuing education credit system that you can earn credits for through the lecture series. If you would like more information please don't hesitate to contact them (questions@cif-ifc.org).

FWP Estimating Arctic Grayling Population Size in Mid-Size streams with Night Snorkeling — January 2010

Foothills Research Institute — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

A Future Beneath the Trees – NTFP Newsletter

mwilliams — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:58:00 +0000

The Centre for Non-Timber Resources at Royal Roads University is happy to announce that Issue 3 of ‘A Future Beneath the Trees’ has just been released. Please click here to access the newsletter: FutureBeneathVol1Iss3 For more info please contact: bcwild@royalroads.ca or visit: www.buybcwild.com

Nova Forest Alliance Newsletter

tstanislow — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:53:13 +0000

This newsletter is the primary communications vehicle for the NFA Partnership and interested parties. We hope you will read it and find it useful. More information about this new feature is contained on the first page. We hope this will provide an opportunity to create a more interactive and interesting communications piece. Any feedback regarding the [...]

GIS Summer Research Assistant

Foothills Research Institute — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Job Description

The Foothills Research Institute (FRI), with its office located in Hinton, Alberta, is seeking a motivated individual to be part of the Willmore Wilderness Research Project and the Foothills Research Institute GIS Program. If you would like to join a dynamic and innovative team and live in the foothills near a national park for the summer, this job is for you! Reporting to the FRI GIS Coordinator, the incumbent will support the Willmore Wilderness Project by providing project assistance including wilderness field work, setting up and managing technical equipment, forming relationships with park users, directing & collecting surveys, and data entry. When not working on the Willmore Project, the incumbent will work on FRI GIS Program tasks and projects. Some of these projects will include the maintenance of datasets, handling data requests, database management, spatial analysis, cartography, training and technical support to staff and program partners. The position requires both field and office skills, therefore we are seeking candidates that are dynamic and flexible.
Additional information on the FRI and associated program areas can be found at: http://foothillsresearchinstitute.ca/pages/home/Default.aspx

Knowledge and Skills

o Experience in ArcGIS 9.x software pertaining to natural resource based research.
o Experience using Python/Model Builder would be an asset.
o Enthusiastic and motivated to enhance and learn new GIS skills.
o Experience in Microsoft Access and Excel.
o Perform tedious data entry.
o Familiarity with GPS units and technology and a keenness to potentially learn how to use and manage other field equipment and gadgets.
o Field work may be conducted in wilderness settings. Wilderness experience is preferred and sensible backcountry judgment is critical.
o Ability to deal with potentially stressful situations such as insects, bears, and time in the office is a must.
o Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
o Ability to meet multiple deadlines and the balancing of multiple priorities.
o Strong oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

Qualifications
o Minimum 6 months work experience or working knowledge of ESRI software, especially ArcInfo, ArcGIS 9.x software.
o Proficient with either Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access software.
o Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive).
o Can be returning to school or a post-secondary graduate (can be a prior certificate, degree, or diploma etc.) within the past 2 years.
o Legally entitled to work in Canada.
o Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.

Employment Term - May 1 to August 30, 2010

Salary

Foothills Stream Crossing Program – Summer Watershed Technician

Foothills Research Institute — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Overview

The primary responsibility will be to conduct stream crossing inspections on the Foothills Research Institute land base, and may also assist with other aspects of research relating to stream crossings such as fish presence or absence studies and habitat assessments. Land-use infrastructure including roads, bridges and culverts will be a major focus. The technician will participate in data collection relating to fish biology, stream channel morphology, hydrology, forestry and engineering for use in watershed remediation planning. Also, spatial (GIS) analyses with reporting may be completed, if time permits during the contract period. For more information on the Foothills Stream Crossing Program please see our website at http://foothillsresearchinstitute.ca/pages/ProgramsFoothills_Stream_Crossing/default.aspx

Job Description
1. Work with the Foothills Stream Crossing team while conducting projects identified within the work plan of the Foothills Stream Crossing Program;
2. Inspect stream crossings within the West Fraser Forest Management Area;
3. Conduct electrofishing sampling and aquatic habitat assessments;
4. Identify equipment required for the delivery of the program and assist with maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of field equipment;
5. Participate in data entry, evaluation and reporting if time permits during the contract period;
6. Practice safe work procedures as consistent with the Foothills Research Institute safety program.

Job Qualifications:
1. A minimum of one year in natural resources, forestry, fisheries or other environmental diploma or degree program is required.
2. At least one season of related field experience.
3. Highly motivated and able to work in a team environment.
4. A solid foundation in data management and natural sciences is required.

Employment Term:
May 1 to August 31, 2010

Salary:
Will be based upon the level of education and previous experience of applicant.

We thank all applicants in advance; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

La Bourse commémorative des Forêts Modèles J.Michael Waldram 2010

bscott — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:48:27 +0000

Le Réseau canadien de Forêts Modèles est heureux d’annoncer l’ouverture de la mise en nomination pour la Bourse commémorative des Forêts Modèles J. Michael Waldram 2010. Cette bourse, d’une valeur de 1 000 $, est accessible aux jeunes Canadiens ou Canadiennes d’origine autochtone poursuivant des études collégiales ou universitaires dans un programme de gestion des ressources [...]

Call for Nominations for J.Michael Waldram Fellowship

bscott — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:39:04 +0000

Canadian Model Forest Network is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the J. Michael Waldram Memorial Model Forest Fellowship The Fellowship, valued at $1,000, is open to Canadian Aboriginal youth enrolled in either a degree or diploma program in natural resource management at an accredited Canadian university or college. The Fellowship is jointly administered [...]

Sustainable Communities Workshop Series

bscott — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:01:24 +0000

Falls Brook Centre is offering a series of workshops in communication, conflict resolution and faciliation free-of-charge at libraries in New Brunswick. Through participatory learning sessions, community members can gain from experiences that help them hone the skills they possess for making their communities stronger. Fundy Model Forest provides support to the Falls Brook Centre. The sessions are available [...]

Results of Acadian Forest Silviculture Study Presented

bscott — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:42:24 +0000

Approximately 120 government representatives, forest managers, members of environment and research organizations and others in the forest sector, attended the day-long workshop “Implications of Intensive Silviculture and Mixedwood Dynamics for Forest Managment” held Jan. 28, 2010 at the Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre in New Brunswick.This workshop presented the results of 10 graduate student projects [...]

Projet de recherche sur les impacts des changements climatiques sur l’évolution des forêts

mthibault — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:32:07 +0000

Un projet de recherche sera effectué par des chercheurs de l’Institut québécois de l’aménagement de la forêt feuillue et de l’Université du Québec en Outaouais sur les impacts des changements climatiques sur l’évolution des forêts. Ce projet sera développé en collaboration avec une Forêt modèle située en Suède et le Projet Le Bourdon. Le territoire à [...]

L’entrepreneuriat forestier Autochtone : le cas de la communauté ilnu de Mashteuiatsh

Forêt modèle du Lac-Saint-Jean — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:17:40 +0000

L’entrepreneuriat forestier Autochtone : le cas de la communauté ilnu de Mashteuiatsh

Plan de travail annuel 2009-2010 de la Forêt Modèle du Lac-Saint-Jean

Forêt modèle du Lac-Saint-Jean — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:15:28 +0000

Canadian Model Forest Network Employment Opportunity

Foothills Research Institute — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The Canadian Model Forest Network Board of Directors is seeking an energetic, visionary and results oriented President/General Manager who will lead the evolution, strategic growth, and oversight of an aggressive and expanded business plan necessary to support future sustainability. For more information on this opportunity click here.

Wetland Symposium – March 25 to 27, 2010

Foothills Research Institute — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Mark your calendars for March 25-27, 2010 for an upcoming wetland symposium being held in Edmonton, Alberta called “Reclamation and Restoration of Boreal peatland and Forest Ecosystems: Toward a Sustainable Future”. This conference will showcase the leading research in boreal, terrestrial and wetland ecosystems related to reclamation and restoration. Check out the following link for more information about the conference and to register www.peatnet.siu.edu/form_edmonton/

News from the Canadian Model Forest Network

Foothills Research Institute — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

It is with great sadness that we convey that Dave Neave passed away from a heart attack on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. A service celebrating David's life was held at Christ Church Anglican Bells Corners, 3681 Richmond Road on Tuesday, February 2nd at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in David's memory to Christ Church Bells Corners. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at http://www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com/donations.php

For more information and news please follow the link to the CFMN online newsletter
http://www.industrymailout.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=186009&q=179614729&qz=c3ea25

Alberta Sustainable Resource Development Welcomes a New Minister

Foothills Research Institute — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Mel Knight, MLA for Grande Prairie-Smokey, moved over from the Ministry of Energy during the recent cabinet shuffle. Check out the following the links to read the biography for Honourable Mel Knight (PC) http://www.melknightmla.com/or http://www.srd.alberta.ca/

Foothills Research Institute CIF Electronic Lecture – Series #16 Natural Disturbance Program: Solutions, Not Just Answers

Foothills Research Institute — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) is hosting an interactive electronic lecture series on FRI’s Natural Disturbance Program titled "Solutions, Not Just Answers". This series of lectures will run from March 3 to April 21, 2010 for approximately one hour on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm MST and will feature the researchers and partners as they talk about the merits of the program. Hear about the tools developed and being used, how new knowledge is applied, how policy and practices have been affected, the benefits of a working partnership, etc.
Follow the link to the CIF e-lecture website to register for this lecture series The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) is hosting an interactive electronic lecture series on FRI’s Natural Disturbance Program titled "Solutions, Not Just Answers". This series of lectures will run from March 3 to April 21, 2010 for approximately one hour on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm MST and will feature the researchers and partners as they talk about the merits of the program.. Scroll down the webpage to view the poster and download a registration form. Once registered, an email will be sent out to you with the speakers' presentation attached and the step by step instructions for participation. At the time of the lecture, you simply call into the teleconference and follow along with the presenter on your computer. All that is required is a computer and a phone (preferably with a speaker).
Several Provincial RPF and RFT organizations have evaluated the lecture series for their continuing education programs. The CIF also has a voluntary continuing education credit system that you can earn credits for through the lecture series. If you would like more information please don't hesitate to contact them (questions(at)cif-ifc.org).

Foothills’ core study area helps groom top researchers

Foothills Research Institute — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Lori Daniel’s UBC students conduct research on coarse woody debris, such as
standing dead trees and downed logs, and on large woody debris in streams, within
the Institute’s Natural Disturbance Program. She credits the Institute for research
and multi-agency funding opportunities that in just five years have supported three
Post-Docs, three Master’s students, eight lab assistants and 10 field assistants. Three
Master’s and two undergrad theses have come out of the program.

Click here to view, share, and download all Partner Perspectives

Local Level Indicator on Adherence of Stream Crossings to Standards is now available to view and download

Foothills Research Institute — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Throughout the forest regions of North America , the two impacts from land management activities that pose the greatest risk to the conservation of aquatic resources are obstruction of fish passage and sedimentation at stream crossings. There are approximately 2,070 locations where permanent roads cross streams within the Foothills Research Insitutes core study area. There are also several hundred railway crossings. Older crossings were built to the standard of the day, but for small streams, maintaining fish passage may not have been a requirement at the time. In addition, runoff from gravel roads can cause sedimentation which adversely affects aquatic invertebrates and fish. These factors warrant a system-based approach that looks for innovative and cost effective solutions to manage environmental risks associated with stream crossings at the landscape scale.

This is the last indicator that was completed for the Local Levels Indicator Program which wrapped up last year. Stay tuned over the next few weeks for the release of a .pdf file that combines all of the indicators into one document. To view the Indicators click here.

Upper Athabasca Healthy Landscape Project

Foothills Research Institute — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The first of four partnership workshops for the Upper Athabasca Healthy Landscape Project (part of the new Healthy Landscape Program) took place in Edmonton on February 3rd, 2010. Representatives from over 30 different forestry and energy companies as well as government agencies were invited to jointly develop, evaluate, and compare several "healthy" landscape policy and planning scenarios.

The process being employed is innovative, requiring teams of five or six people to design (rather than plan) using a series of natural range of variation (NRV) indicators as input, leaving the more traditional values such as wood, recreation, and habitat supply as outputs. The project will be completed this summer, and the results and output handed over to the Upper Athabasca Land Use team.

Stay tuned to future eNotes for more information on this project and upcoming workshops.

Upcoming IMAGINE Events

Foothills Research Institute — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

IMAGINE (Integrated Management and Geospatial Information Network for the Environment Canada) announces a number of important upcoming Integrated Land Management (ILM) events, opportunities (publishing opportunities and conferences), and international ILM resources.

Please check the site Imagine Canada site for new and additional information as it comes in. http://imaginecanada.cyansolutions.com/.

You will need to click on the Create New Account button under the login button on the home page then you will receive an email granting access. If you are a direct member of the pilot project they should request Pilot Project access. All other users should request Basic User access. This will give the pilot project users access to add new content and all others the read the content on the site. If there are any problems please don't hesitate to contact Libby at lmccalden@xplornet.com.

Scenario-Based Planning for a changing climate in the Bras d’Or Ecosystem
Facilitators: International Institute for Sustainable Development
January 28th – 29th, Cape Breton University, Multi Purpose Room
RSVP to Elizabeth MacCormick@cbu.ca by January 18th, 2010.

IMAGINE Canada/ILM Workshop - March 2010, Ottawa
This workshop will focus on Integrated Management activities from across the federal government as well as key examples from our regional IMAGINE Canada project sites. More... http://imaginecanada.cyansolutions.com/content/ilm-workshop-march-2010-ottawa

International Environmental Modeling & Software Society Conference - Ottawa
The aim of the congress is to enhance environmental processes and decision making by fostering the discussion and interchange of challenges, solutions, ideas, new methods and techniques, and future research lines in environmental modelling and software. For more information go to http://imaginecanada.cyansolutions.com/content/international-environmental-modeling-software-society-2010-conference-ottawa.

Foothills Research Institute Electronic Lecture – Series #16 Natural Disturbance Program: Solutions, Not Just Answers

Foothills Research Institute — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) is hosting an interactive electronic lecture series on FRI’s Natural Disturbance Program titled "Solutions, Not Just Answers". This series of lectures will run from March 3 to April 21, 2010 for approximately one hour on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm MST and will feature the researchers and partners as they talk about the merits of the program. Hear about the tools developed and being used, how new knowledge is applied, how policy and practices have been affected, the benefits of a working partnership, etc.

Follow the link to the CIF e-lecture website to register for this lecture series The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) is hosting an interactive electronic lecture series on FRI’s Natural Disturbance Program titled "Solutions, Not Just Answers". This series of lectures will run from March 3 to April 21, 2010 for approximately one hour on Wednesdays at 12:30 pm MST and will feature the researchers and partners as they talk about the merits of the program.. Scroll down the webpage to view the poster and download a registration form. Once registered, an email will be sent out to you with the speakers' presentation attached and the step by step instructions for participation. At the time of the lecture, you simply call into the teleconference and follow along with the presenter on your computer. All that is required is a computer and a phone (preferably with a speaker).

Several Provincial RPF and RFT organizations have evaluated the lecture series for their continuing education programs. The CIF also has a voluntary continuing education credit system that you can earn credits for through the lecture series. If you would like more information please don't hesitate to contact them (questions(at)cif-ifc.org).

A Success – AFGO’s Forest Offsets Workshop – January 2010

Foothills Research Institute — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

The Alberta Forest Growth Organization held their first workshop, Forest Offsets, on January 20, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta. The workshop covered all aspects of carbon management and was very successful, with more than 80 people attending. Many thanks to Canadian Forest Service’s Northern Forestry Centre, Climate Central, Alberta Forest Extension Network and Woodlot Extension Program for their contributions to the success of this first workshop. The presentations from this event will be posted to our website in the near future.

Watch for information on the second workshop to be held in May 2010. Also stay tuned for information on the planned fall conference.

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