Ecological Forestry Course Update
by Community Forests International on July 16, 2010
by Community Forests International on July 16, 2010
Space still available in the upcoming Ecological Short Course Aug. 2nd - 6th in Sackville, N.B. CFI is also offering a limited number of bursaries (up to $150) on a needs basis.
The additional chainsaw training on Aug. 7th has been canceled, but the introductory training in chainsaw use and maintenance on Day 3 is still in the program.
Instructors
Jamie Simpson – EAC Forestry Program Coordinator and author of Restoring the Acadian Forest: A Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in the Maritimes
Bill McKay – President of Nagaya Forest Restoration Ltd.
Marc Spence – President of New Brunswick Community Land Trust
Michael Spence – Uniacke Hill FSC Woodlot Owner and Operator
Registration $400.00
Meals $25.00/day or $10/lunch
Home Stay $15/night (space is limited)
Day 1 (August 2nd)
Full Day – Classroom – Sackville, NB
Film: Forbidden Forest
Day 2 (August 3rd)
Morning – Field – Moncton, NB
Afternoon – Classroom – Sackville, NB
Film: Battle for the Trees
Day 3 (August 4th)
Morning – Classroom – Sackville, NB
Afternoon – Field - Sackville Community Garden
Film: The Sustainable Forest and the New Forest Economy: Part One
Day 4 (August 5th)
Full Day – Field – Otter Creek, NB
Film: The Sustainable Forest and the New Forest Economy: Part Two
Day 5 (August 6th)
Full Day – Field – Baie Verte, NB
Film: The Sustainable Forest and the New Forest Economy: Part Three
Final Dinner – Forestry for Tomorrow
To foster environmental stewardship internationally by establishing community forests, promoting sustainable forestry techniques and initiating environmental education.