The Terrace Slandard, Wednesday, May 6, 1998 - C5 SALON EDS ME UF HERERO SISO A NE SRE ATV AL SRE c )s . Ey s .V EE 5 B. q . 5 q R d cD = +5 L ts ad i 8 cy ers, : E : a (sca > ay a . SWiay 3 - a sss a3535 et Recon coat eT: ene er: 3 ee ‘ § é Sessserrees Value of our forests Skeena Project takes in wide variety By HELMUT GIESBRECHT MLA, SKEENA Over the past year our forest sector has faced a number of economic challenges because of changes in the world economy. National Forest Week gives us the op- _ portunity to. consider the important role that forestry has played in the development of our province and the challenge ahead to ensure a vital future for this important industry. The theme for this year’s National Forest Week is ‘Canada’s Forests — Handle With Care.” This message is timely and important as we work to sustainably manage our forests to protect en- vironmental values and the social well being of the forest industry in British Columbia. With the Jobs and Timber Accord we are work- ing to increase the wood supply to BC's secondary wood manufacturers ta create more economic value, and jobs, from the wood we har- vest on crown forest-lands. We are also continuing to diversify and enhance the forest industry, provide training for forest workers and strengthen forest communities through Forest Renewal B.C. Tn light of the recent changes in the world econ- omy, the government is also working with the forest industry to reduce operating costs. Recent changes to the Forest Practices Code will not only reduce the administrative burden on forest com- panies, but also maintain environmental pro- tection. - With the new changes both professional forest- ers and ministry officials will spend less time doing paperwork and more lime in the field making decisions and enforcing the code. As well, licensees will be held more accountable for achieving results on the ground. The code amend- ments will not compromise environmental pro- tection, and B.C. will continue to set the standard in environmentally sensitive forest management. Along with forestry, many other activities take place on our forest-lands including camping, cattle-grazing, hunting and fishing, -The B.C, Forest Service plays an important role in preserving other important values — such as recreation, cultural, social and spiritual — in the province’s forests. Non-timber uses of British Columbia's forest-lands are part of a continuing emphasis by the provincial government on in- tegrated resource management. As we celebrate National Forest Week we should remember the many important values and natural diversity of our provincial forests. The fu- ture of the forest industry will rely ou the sustainable management -of forest-lands- and -the- protection of all-forest values. cedar poles. pulp. Eurocan tonnes of linerboard. SILVICULTURE Surveys: 35,200 ha. 7.6 million 90 ha. West Fraser Mills Ltd. LOGGING The major licensees and the Small Business Program harvested 1.6 million m° of logs from an area of 3,680 ha. Selective logging accounted for an additional 64' ha. Bell Pole produced 3,566 LUMBER PRODUCTION The two sawmills in Terrace produced 725,400 m3 of lumber and 302,000 m° of chips (for the pulp mills in Kitimat and Port Edward). PAPER PRODUCTION Skeena Pulp produced 276,935 metric tonnes of produced 102,000 metric tonnes of sack kraft and 310,000 metric Site Preparation: 366 ha. Planting: 7,550 ha were planted with seedlings. Brushing: 5,340 ha. Juvenile spacing: 2,800 ha. Pruning: THE LOCAL SCOUTING movement con- tinued its strong ties to National Forest Week with a May 3 planting of seedlings in a small area just off the highway on the hill leading to the airport. With the assistance of the forest service, 4,000 hemlock and pine seedlings were planted. As well, the forest service con- ducted tours of the Red Sand Lake . Demonstration Forest for Grade 5 and 6 stu- dents of local schools. The planting and tours -help signify. the. importance of the province's — most prized natural resource. (FILE PHOTO) The Forest Resources of the Kalum Forest District Forestry Means Jobs In Terrace! We’re Proud To Salute The Forest Industry! Services Ltd. Technical Services + Forest Road Survey & Design ‘ « Subdivision & Land Development * Construction Supervision * Site Plans * Computer Drafting & Mapping * Geotechnical Services Environmental Services » Hydroseeding; Hydromulching « Environmental Monitoring * Road Deactivation Plans & implementation 4620 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace 638-8141 4620 Lakelse we 4445 Greig Avenue, Terrace, B.C. 88.7933 Phone (250) 638-0808 Fax: (250) 635-4667 Fon: 63R-AL41 email:sps@kermade.net Bell Pole offers thanks to all those people who help us to be North American’s largest producer of Western Red Cedar Poles. # Ci TERRACE DIVISION BELL POLE COMPANY TELEPHONE: (250) 635-6295 * FAX: (250) 635-2233 Bell POLE SINCE 1909 (Cx Timber Supply Area (7 Tree Farm Licence Sanne | EMPLOYMENT The two sawmills and two pulp mills employed 1,055 workers. Logging provided 460 jobs. Silviculture projects provided 38,000 days of work in 1997. FOREST FIRES 18 fires, 12 were caused by lighin- ing strikes, 6 by people. All the fires were less than 1 ha in size. $10,310 spent putting the fires out. RECREATION Sites: Enjoy yourself at 18 sites from Weewanie Hotsprings on the Douglas Channel to Clements Lake in the Bear Pass. Trails: Nineteen trails and canoe routes are avail-. able. Redsand Lake Demonstration Fores: Day use area, camp, walk the trails. Consult the recreation brochures for complete details on the recreation opportunities avail- ‘| able. This information is brought to you by: _ Logging Ltd. Beli Pole’