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Western Silvicultural Contractors' Association
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Website Links
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
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On-Line Resources
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Links for Canadian Silviculture Workers brought to you by the Western Silvicultural Contractors' Association.
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Forests and Forestry
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Maps of the current fire situation, precipitation and lightning across Alberta
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The BC Coalition for Sustainable Forest Solutions is a broad coalition of concerned citizens, First Nations, labour and environmental organizations that are calling on BC's government to choose a win-win solution in the softwood lumber dispute. -
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A private page developed by forestry consultant, John Roper. Massive resource on Canadian forest issues.
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The federal program aimed at linking 11 different forests in Canada in a common shared-interest approach.
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Networking Page of Logging and Sawmilling Journal. Lots of current industry news.
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Patrick Moore
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Educational site sponsored by J.D. Irving company in New Brunswick. Good for teachers and students.
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Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Soils and Substrates
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Website for the consultation process for the results-based Forest Practices Code. -
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Stay informed on issues affecting the silviculture industry and keep current on trends in forest renewal and restoration.
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Forestry Home Page. FAO is also an excellent resource for international information on agriculture and fisheries.
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Education
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BC Forest Safety Council's mandate is to promote safety throughout BC’s forest industry.
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Educational site sponsored by J.D. Irving company in New Brunswick. Good for teachers and students
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The WSCA's site for courses developed under the BC Safe Silviculture Program.
View details of courses and how to participate in the program by educating instructors for your in-house needs and/or taking courses such as ATV, Crew Boss, and Resource Road Light Truck Driver training.
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Environment / Biodiversity
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Excellent search engine supported by Australian Ministry of Environment. Search by subject and/or region.
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Originally known as the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium, this is a collaboration among the US Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, over 200 electrical utilities, and the geothermal heat pump industry.
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The International Institute for Sustainable Development has the best site for researching international environment and sustainability issues. All UN activities. Earth Negotiation Bulletin.
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Includes forests, minerals, energy.
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From the 16th floor of an office tower in San Francisco.
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Good Washington DC think tank.
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Definitive Bear Page, all species and objective about which bears where are really having a problem.
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Perhaps the most endangered species in North America - great photos.
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Excellent resource for endangered and threatened species.
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Renewable Energy
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Originally known as the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium, this is a collaboration among the US Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, over 200 electrical utilities, and the geothermal heat pump industry.
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