A new Agroforestry Sector Strategic Plan has been completed with the support of the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations, the Woodlot Product Development Council, the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands and individual producers. The plan details the strategic priorities and actions needed to support agroforestry development and adoption in BC for 2009 to 2013. The goal of this support is the creation of profitable, sustainable agroforestry opportunities for BC, which contribute to the viability, diversity and stability of the agriculture and forestry sectors, to the benefit of the individuals, families and communities that depend upon them.
The Strategic Plan's recommendations were built on information and input from three primary sources:
1. A review and analysis of previous agroforestry research and development work in BC, assessed in the context of recent trends and developments;
2. Surveys to provide a quantitative baseline of the current state of agroforestry development and stakeholder interests and issues; and,
3. Focus group sessions, input from the Agroforestry Management Committee and other stakeholder submissions.
The recommended strategic directions are as follows:
1. Expand and Strengthen Partnerships
2. Demonstrate Agroforestry Practices
3. Develop the Business Case
4. Improve Market Connections
5. Improve Awareness, Extension and Education
6. Support Policy and Regulation Development
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Guide to Farmland Access Agreements
The Land Conservancy of BC has published a helpful guide for anyone considering providing tenure on their land for another user or for conservation purposes, agreements that can may make adopting agroforestry practices more feasible.
A Guide to Farmland Access Agreements: Leases, Profits à Prendre, Licences and Memoranda of Understanding has been prepared for the Community Farms Program by The Land Conservancy of BC for use by landowners, farmers, communities, and other land trusts. It supports agreements that give farmers tenure similar to owning land, and that include terms for environmentally supportive farm management practices.
The Community Farms Program (CFP) is a joint venture between FarmFolk/CityFolk Society (FFCF) and The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC). The goal of the Community Farms Program is to actively secure farmland for present and future food production. It brings together landowners, farmers, local communities, and resources to develop and support community farm models in BC.
A Guide to Farmland Access Agreements: Leases, Profits à Prendre, Licences and Memoranda of Understanding has been prepared for the Community Farms Program by The Land Conservancy of BC for use by landowners, farmers, communities, and other land trusts. It supports agreements that give farmers tenure similar to owning land, and that include terms for environmentally supportive farm management practices.
The Community Farms Program (CFP) is a joint venture between FarmFolk/CityFolk Society (FFCF) and The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC). The goal of the Community Farms Program is to actively secure farmland for present and future food production. It brings together landowners, farmers, local communities, and resources to develop and support community farm models in BC.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
$10 MIllion in Community Adjustment Funding for Northern BC
The Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced funding for the Northern Development Initiative Trust to help communities across northern British Columbia take advantage of the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) aimed at helping create jobs and maintain employment in communities hard hit by the current economic slowdown.
The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, will provide $10-million to the Northern Development Initiative Trust to support the most affected communities in northern BC, helping to reduce the short-term impacts of the economic downturn.
In addition to WD's call for proposals currently underway, Northern Development Initiative Trust will be accepting project applications from northern residents. Details on the application process will be made available on the Northern Development Initiative Trust websit.
Project proposals are due by June 5, 2009; projects needing more time to develop have until June 26, 2009.
Priority will be given to projects in and around eligible communities that:
The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, will provide $10-million to the Northern Development Initiative Trust to support the most affected communities in northern BC, helping to reduce the short-term impacts of the economic downturn.
In addition to WD's call for proposals currently underway, Northern Development Initiative Trust will be accepting project applications from northern residents. Details on the application process will be made available on the Northern Development Initiative Trust websit.
Project proposals are due by June 5, 2009; projects needing more time to develop have until June 26, 2009.
Priority will be given to projects in and around eligible communities that:
- Are located in rural, single-industry communities;
- Create jobs and maintain employment;
- Leverage funds from provinces, territories and other funding partners;
- Build on partnership arrangements already in place (e.g. federal-provincial/territorial agreements) and existing programs; and,
- Provide a legacy of longer-term economic benefits.
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Lastest Edition of Temperate Agroforester Available
Read the Latest Edition of the Temperate Agroforester, the newsletter of the Association for Temperate Agroforestry
This issue contains a very comprehensive article on growing Black Walnut in an agroforestry setting. To read the whole article, please visit the website: www.aftaweb.org/readcurrent.php
This issue contains a very comprehensive article on growing Black Walnut in an agroforestry setting. To read the whole article, please visit the website: www.aftaweb.org/readcurrent.php
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Forestry,
Non-timber Forest Products
Friday, May 22, 2009
CanWest Hort Show 2009
September 23 and 24, 2009
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
For 28 years, CanWest has been Western Canada's premier horticulture trade show, showcasing the best in nursery, floriculture and landscape products and supplies.
The Show will feature industry and garden tours, a new product showcase, and the 2009 BC Landscape Awards of Excellence.
Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
For 28 years, CanWest has been Western Canada's premier horticulture trade show, showcasing the best in nursery, floriculture and landscape products and supplies.
The Show will feature industry and garden tours, a new product showcase, and the 2009 BC Landscape Awards of Excellence.
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Conference,
Horticulture
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Victoria Fibrefest 2009
June 13th - 21st, 2009
The United Nations has declared 2009 as the 'International Year of Natural Fibres'.
Celebrate with 8 days of events in Victoria and area celebrating crafting with natural fibres.
The United Nations has declared 2009 as the 'International Year of Natural Fibres'.
Celebrate with 8 days of events in Victoria and area celebrating crafting with natural fibres.
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Conference
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Community Forest Association AGM Reminder
BC Community Forest Association
2009 Annual Conference and AGM
Port Alberni
May 28 - 31, 2009
2009 Annual Conference and AGM
Port Alberni
May 28 - 31, 2009
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Forestry,
Non-timber Forest Products
Monday, May 18, 2009
Volunteer Overseas
Agroforesters, are your interested in sharing your knowledge to help with projects that to contribute to community and human development?
Consider volunteering with an overseas placement with CUSO-VSO Canada.
Two of Canada's most respected development organizations, CUSO and VSO Canada, have merged to form one of North America's largest international development organizations that works through volunteers. The two agencies joined forces to more effectively work towards a shared vision of a world without poverty or injustice.
CUSO was founded in 1961, and VSO Canada started in 1995. Combined, they have placed over 12,000 volunteers who have contributed to a world of solutions in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean.
CUSO-VSO is recruiting volunteers who speak English, French and Spanish for placements in over 40 countries around the world.
For more information visit www.cuso-vso.org or email questions@cuso-vso.org
Consider volunteering with an overseas placement with CUSO-VSO Canada.
Two of Canada's most respected development organizations, CUSO and VSO Canada, have merged to form one of North America's largest international development organizations that works through volunteers. The two agencies joined forces to more effectively work towards a shared vision of a world without poverty or injustice.
CUSO was founded in 1961, and VSO Canada started in 1995. Combined, they have placed over 12,000 volunteers who have contributed to a world of solutions in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean.
CUSO-VSO is recruiting volunteers who speak English, French and Spanish for placements in over 40 countries around the world.
For more information visit www.cuso-vso.org or email questions@cuso-vso.org
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Friday, May 15, 2009
$1 Billion Available Through Community Adjustment Fund
Communities or groups looking for agroforestry development support may be eligible for funding through the Community Adjustment Fund.
The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification is now accepting applications to the Community Adjustment Fund Program (CAF). CAF will provide $1 billion over two years to address the short-term economic needs of Canadian communities impacted by the global recession. The national fund will provide an economic stimulus by supporting projects that create jobs and maintain employment in and around communities that have experienced significant job losses and lack alternative employment opportunities.
Intake Deadlines
The CAF intake deadlines are June 5 and June 26, 2009. Projects received by June 5 may be reserved for consideration following the June 26 deadline. No more than 50 per cent of available funds will be allocated to proposals received by the June 5 deadline.
The Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification is now accepting applications to the Community Adjustment Fund Program (CAF). CAF will provide $1 billion over two years to address the short-term economic needs of Canadian communities impacted by the global recession. The national fund will provide an economic stimulus by supporting projects that create jobs and maintain employment in and around communities that have experienced significant job losses and lack alternative employment opportunities.
Intake Deadlines
The CAF intake deadlines are June 5 and June 26, 2009. Projects received by June 5 may be reserved for consideration following the June 26 deadline. No more than 50 per cent of available funds will be allocated to proposals received by the June 5 deadline.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Conserving Wetlands Conference
Conserving Wetlands in British Columbia
May 28–29, 2009. Revelstoke, BC.
Presented by the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology (CMIAE), the conference will examine the past, present, and possible future extent of wetlands; the reasons for these changes; and how a combination of conservation, management, restoration, stewardship strategies, and on-the-ground projects can improve the ecological values of British Columbia’s wetlands.
May 28–29, 2009. Revelstoke, BC.
Presented by the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology (CMIAE), the conference will examine the past, present, and possible future extent of wetlands; the reasons for these changes; and how a combination of conservation, management, restoration, stewardship strategies, and on-the-ground projects can improve the ecological values of British Columbia’s wetlands.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Hotline for Reporting Invasive Weeds
Agroforesters, do your part to stop the spread of noxious weeds in BC.
The Invasive Plant Council of BC is pleased to announce the establishment of a provincial toll free hotline, 1-888-WEEDSBC, to which callers can report invasive plants and make a difference in their community.
A member of the Invasive Plant Council team will receive calls and answer questions about invasive plants, how to identify specific species, and offer contacts for regional invasive plant committees and local resources.
Use of the provincial hotline is open to all members of the public, and is part of "Eyes Across BC," an outreach and awareness initiative partnered by the Invasive Plant Council of BC and the Agriculture Environment and Wildlife Fund. Eyes Across BC programs involve reporting invasive plants through the hotline, and training workshops where participants can become informed "spotters" of invasive plants. Please call 1-888-WEEDSBC to find out how to get involved in local efforts to stop the spread of invasive plants.
Invasive plants are the second greatest threat to biodiversity after habitat loss, and can cause damage to the environment, economy and human health. Having been introduced without their natural pests and predators, these unwanted plants can form dense infestations, displacing native species and disrupting natural ecological processes.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, there are an estimated 485 invasive plant species in Canada, and weeds in crops and pastures alone cost approximately $2.2 billion annually. In BC, producers lose an estimated $50 million in crop revenue each year, and then pay millions more in control measures.
Impacts associated with the introduction and spread of invasive plants are not unique to one industry, organization, or community - all citizens, regions, and industries in BC are affected.
Help your community protect local resources by managing invasive plants. To find out more about invasive plants in your area or to seek alternative plants phone 1-888-WEEDSBC.
The Invasive Plant Council of BC is pleased to announce the establishment of a provincial toll free hotline, 1-888-WEEDSBC, to which callers can report invasive plants and make a difference in their community.
A member of the Invasive Plant Council team will receive calls and answer questions about invasive plants, how to identify specific species, and offer contacts for regional invasive plant committees and local resources.
Use of the provincial hotline is open to all members of the public, and is part of "Eyes Across BC," an outreach and awareness initiative partnered by the Invasive Plant Council of BC and the Agriculture Environment and Wildlife Fund. Eyes Across BC programs involve reporting invasive plants through the hotline, and training workshops where participants can become informed "spotters" of invasive plants. Please call 1-888-WEEDSBC to find out how to get involved in local efforts to stop the spread of invasive plants.
Invasive plants are the second greatest threat to biodiversity after habitat loss, and can cause damage to the environment, economy and human health. Having been introduced without their natural pests and predators, these unwanted plants can form dense infestations, displacing native species and disrupting natural ecological processes.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, there are an estimated 485 invasive plant species in Canada, and weeds in crops and pastures alone cost approximately $2.2 billion annually. In BC, producers lose an estimated $50 million in crop revenue each year, and then pay millions more in control measures.
Impacts associated with the introduction and spread of invasive plants are not unique to one industry, organization, or community - all citizens, regions, and industries in BC are affected.
Help your community protect local resources by managing invasive plants. To find out more about invasive plants in your area or to seek alternative plants phone 1-888-WEEDSBC.
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Support Programs,
Weeds
Grants Available for Islands Food Security Projects
Grants Available For Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Food Security Projects - Deadline May 24
FarmFolk/CityFolk’s (FFCF) Island Feast of Fields
Community Grants Request for Submissions
For ten years FarmFolk/CityFolk has invested proceeds from the Feast of Fields in a variety of grass-roots organisations on Vancouver Island. Previous recipients include CR-FAIR, SOIL, and the ICC. FarmFolk/CityFolk has also invested in a number of community-based projects such as the school garden at Edward Milne School, the community kitchen at Providence Farm, the maple syrup evaporator at Glenora farm, the ICC’s Chef’s Market in Bastion Square, and a wood-fired bread oven for Malaspina’s Culinary Program. They are currently evaluating additional project proposals to donate to this year.
$7,500 has been set aside from the 2008 Vancouver Island Feast available as grants. A total of $15,000 will have been granted to local food security projects from the event as the Victorian Epicure Foundation has already granted $7,500 to Lifecycles for a greenhouse project. FFCF are currently accepting applications for grants between $500 and $7500.
FFCF Fund:
Non-profit societies and community groups on Vancouver Island.
Projects that tangibly increase the entire community’s capacity to build a sustainable, local food system.
Application Guidelines
Keep it short - half a page to one page maximum. Please include:
1. who you are
2. how much you need (with a rough budget)
3. your project description (one paragraph)
4. a rough timeline
5. how your project supports the community as a whole.
Proposal Evaluation
The grants are evaluated by a 5 person panel consisting of representatives from the event, FarmFolk/CityFolk, the Island Chef’s Collaborative and the local farming committee. This year the panel is composed of:
Jeff Nield – FFCF
Melanie Banas – Feast Organiser
Jason Found – Feast Organiser
Robin Tunicliffe – Local Farmer
Corey Pelan – Island Chef’s Collaborative President
FarmFolk/CityFolk’s (FFCF) Island Feast of Fields
Community Grants Request for Submissions
For ten years FarmFolk/CityFolk has invested proceeds from the Feast of Fields in a variety of grass-roots organisations on Vancouver Island. Previous recipients include CR-FAIR, SOIL, and the ICC. FarmFolk/CityFolk has also invested in a number of community-based projects such as the school garden at Edward Milne School, the community kitchen at Providence Farm, the maple syrup evaporator at Glenora farm, the ICC’s Chef’s Market in Bastion Square, and a wood-fired bread oven for Malaspina’s Culinary Program. They are currently evaluating additional project proposals to donate to this year.
$7,500 has been set aside from the 2008 Vancouver Island Feast available as grants. A total of $15,000 will have been granted to local food security projects from the event as the Victorian Epicure Foundation has already granted $7,500 to Lifecycles for a greenhouse project. FFCF are currently accepting applications for grants between $500 and $7500.
FFCF Fund:
Non-profit societies and community groups on Vancouver Island.
Projects that tangibly increase the entire community’s capacity to build a sustainable, local food system.
Application Guidelines
Keep it short - half a page to one page maximum. Please include:
1. who you are
2. how much you need (with a rough budget)
3. your project description (one paragraph)
4. a rough timeline
5. how your project supports the community as a whole.
Proposal Evaluation
The grants are evaluated by a 5 person panel consisting of representatives from the event, FarmFolk/CityFolk, the Island Chef’s Collaborative and the local farming committee. This year the panel is composed of:
Jeff Nield – FFCF
Melanie Banas – Feast Organiser
Jason Found – Feast Organiser
Robin Tunicliffe – Local Farmer
Corey Pelan – Island Chef’s Collaborative President
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Food Security,
Support Programs
Monday, May 11, 2009
NTFP Workbook Available
The Institute for Culture and Ecology (IFCAE), a US based non-profit, has developed the 451 page Nontimber Forest Product Curriculum Workbook containing over 100 lesson plans, handouts, and homework assignments. Also included are PowerPoint files that can be used as is or modified by the instructor as needed.
Friday, May 8, 2009
World Agroforestry Congress Reminder
2nd World Congress on Agroforestry
23 -28 August, 2009
Nairobi, Kenya
Time is closing in on the registration deadline for the World Agroforestry Congress. Act soon if you want to take advantage of this unique forum and an exciting line-up of pre- and post conference tours in one of the most spectacular wilderness and cultural areas on the globe.
The 2nd World Congress on Agroforestry will assess opportunities to leverage scientific agroforestry in promoting sustainable land use worldwide. The Congress will serve as a forum for agroforestry researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers from around the world.
23 -28 August, 2009
Nairobi, Kenya
Time is closing in on the registration deadline for the World Agroforestry Congress. Act soon if you want to take advantage of this unique forum and an exciting line-up of pre- and post conference tours in one of the most spectacular wilderness and cultural areas on the globe.
The 2nd World Congress on Agroforestry will assess opportunities to leverage scientific agroforestry in promoting sustainable land use worldwide. The Congress will serve as a forum for agroforestry researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers from around the world.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Biodynamic Agriculture Society AGM
Bio Dynamic Agriculture Society of BC AGM
Sunday May 17, 2009
48912 Prairie Central Chilliwack, BC
Exit Prest Road (exit 123) from Hwy 1
turn right onto Prest go to Prairie Central (stop sign)
turn left onto Prairie Central
Drive about 4 km The house is on the Right with large parking area
Early arrivals will get a tour of Forstbauer Farm from arrival until 10:00am.
10am to 11am Welcome and coffee time.
10:30m to 12noon Certification information New Canada standards and BD standards.
LUNCH pot luck. Bring something to share.
1:00 to 3:00 Discussion and sharing with Michael Ableman.
3:00 to --- Plan some meeting times for the coming year, more certification talk if needed
Bring preps to share and trade.
Sunday May 17, 2009
48912 Prairie Central Chilliwack, BC
Exit Prest Road (exit 123) from Hwy 1
turn right onto Prest go to Prairie Central (stop sign)
turn left onto Prairie Central
Drive about 4 km The house is on the Right with large parking area
Early arrivals will get a tour of Forstbauer Farm from arrival until 10:00am.
10am to 11am Welcome and coffee time.
10:30m to 12noon Certification information New Canada standards and BD standards.
LUNCH pot luck. Bring something to share.
1:00 to 3:00 Discussion and sharing with Michael Ableman.
3:00 to --- Plan some meeting times for the coming year, more certification talk if needed
Bring preps to share and trade.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Conservation Holiday at Foxglove Farm
The Land Conservancy (TLC) presents:
Conservation Holiday at Foxglove Farm: Experience Sustainable Food Production
When: June 4, 2009 to June 7, 2009
Where: Foxglove Farm on Salt Spring Island
Arrival time: 4 p.m.
Cost: $225 + GST (TLC Member), $250 + GST (non member). Price includes food and accommodation. Payment goes to TLC.
Conservation Holidays with TLC The Land Conservancy of BC are a great way to experience special places all over the province. By pulling up those sleeves and participating in stewardship work that goes into caring for TLC's sites, people learn skills, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors.
One of TLC's mandates is to protect BC's farmland for local food production, and Foxglove Farm is the perfect example of this vital work. Participants on this Conservation Holiday will join Michael Ableman and his wife Jeanne-Marie Herman on their stunning 120-acre farm on the shoulder of Mt Maxwell on Salt Spring Island. Learn more at www.fieldsofplenty.com
Foxglove Farm is a 120-acre organic farm and education center located on Salt Spring Island. The farm is located on one of the oldest homesteads on the island, surrounded by thousands of acres of protected forest, pastures and fields, bordering Maxwell Lake. The farm produces strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, asparagus, melons, greens, roots, and a wide range of annual Mediterranean vegetables, as well as orchards of diverse varieties of peach, plum, apple, pear, quince, persimmon, fig, and cherry. We also manage a small flock of laying hens, produce ten acres of field crops including grains and pulses, and have over 30 acres of hay and pasture.
The farm is also the home of the "Centre For Arts, Ecology, and Agriculture" hosting a series of summer and fall programs, and we offer retreat space and accommodations to individuals and families throughout the year. Michael and Jeanne-Marie have over 30 years of farming and market garden experience.
This holiday will be spent learning and doing tasks such as hand cultivating blueberries, thinning crops such as beets, mulching in the orchard work, harvesting strawberries for market, transplanting starts, making compost, and possibly an irrigation project.
Participants will be staying on the farm either in tents or the beautiful log house accommodation. On Saturday morning, participants have the opportunity to venture off the farm to check out the happenings at the Salt Spring Farmers Market. For people looking for something a little different during their holiday time, this is a meaningful way to holiday in BC.
Conservation Holiday at Foxglove Farm: Experience Sustainable Food Production
When: June 4, 2009 to June 7, 2009
Where: Foxglove Farm on Salt Spring Island
Arrival time: 4 p.m.
Cost: $225 + GST (TLC Member), $250 + GST (non member). Price includes food and accommodation. Payment goes to TLC.
Conservation Holidays with TLC The Land Conservancy of BC are a great way to experience special places all over the province. By pulling up those sleeves and participating in stewardship work that goes into caring for TLC's sites, people learn skills, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors.
One of TLC's mandates is to protect BC's farmland for local food production, and Foxglove Farm is the perfect example of this vital work. Participants on this Conservation Holiday will join Michael Ableman and his wife Jeanne-Marie Herman on their stunning 120-acre farm on the shoulder of Mt Maxwell on Salt Spring Island. Learn more at www.fieldsofplenty.com
Foxglove Farm is a 120-acre organic farm and education center located on Salt Spring Island. The farm is located on one of the oldest homesteads on the island, surrounded by thousands of acres of protected forest, pastures and fields, bordering Maxwell Lake. The farm produces strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, asparagus, melons, greens, roots, and a wide range of annual Mediterranean vegetables, as well as orchards of diverse varieties of peach, plum, apple, pear, quince, persimmon, fig, and cherry. We also manage a small flock of laying hens, produce ten acres of field crops including grains and pulses, and have over 30 acres of hay and pasture.
The farm is also the home of the "Centre For Arts, Ecology, and Agriculture" hosting a series of summer and fall programs, and we offer retreat space and accommodations to individuals and families throughout the year. Michael and Jeanne-Marie have over 30 years of farming and market garden experience.
This holiday will be spent learning and doing tasks such as hand cultivating blueberries, thinning crops such as beets, mulching in the orchard work, harvesting strawberries for market, transplanting starts, making compost, and possibly an irrigation project.
Participants will be staying on the farm either in tents or the beautiful log house accommodation. On Saturday morning, participants have the opportunity to venture off the farm to check out the happenings at the Salt Spring Farmers Market. For people looking for something a little different during their holiday time, this is a meaningful way to holiday in BC.
Labels:
Conservation,
Support Programs
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Forest Communities Conference Moves to November
The 2009 Forest Communities Conference in Nanaimo, originally scheduled for May 20-23, has been rescheduled for November:
Forest Communities Conference 2009
Trends and Opportunities
Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo on November 4-7, 2009
Connect with others from across Canada who share your commitment to building vibrant and innovative forest-based communities.
Join municipal and Aboriginal leaders, government agencies, industry partners, economic development officers, community groups and researchers to hear their success stories and help chart the course for your forest-based community for the 21st century.
Whether you’re interested in agroforestry, bioenergy, eco-tourism, new business models and markets, non-timber forest products, innovative forest tenures, environmental goods and services, economic infrastructure or community engagement and adaptation, you will have the opportunity to share experiences and explore new ideas and strategies with colleagues from across the country.
Forest Communities Conference 2009
Trends and Opportunities
Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo on November 4-7, 2009
Connect with others from across Canada who share your commitment to building vibrant and innovative forest-based communities.
Join municipal and Aboriginal leaders, government agencies, industry partners, economic development officers, community groups and researchers to hear their success stories and help chart the course for your forest-based community for the 21st century.
Whether you’re interested in agroforestry, bioenergy, eco-tourism, new business models and markets, non-timber forest products, innovative forest tenures, environmental goods and services, economic infrastructure or community engagement and adaptation, you will have the opportunity to share experiences and explore new ideas and strategies with colleagues from across the country.
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Conference,
Forestry,
Non-timber Forest Products
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Community Forest Conference and AGM, May 28-31
BC Community Forest Association
2009 Annual Conference and AGM
May 28 - 31, 2009
The BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) and the City of Port Alberni invite you to attend the BCCFA Annual General Meeting and Conference. With the dramatic challenges of the sagging global economy, changing markets, and the known and unknown impacts of climate change in front of us, it is the only conference this year that you can't afford to miss.
2009 Annual Conference and AGM
May 28 - 31, 2009
The BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) and the City of Port Alberni invite you to attend the BCCFA Annual General Meeting and Conference. With the dramatic challenges of the sagging global economy, changing markets, and the known and unknown impacts of climate change in front of us, it is the only conference this year that you can't afford to miss.
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Conference,
Forestry,
Non-timber Forest Products
Friday, May 1, 2009
Shop the Wild Festival
2009 Shop the Wild Festival - Royal Roads University - October 3rd & 4th.
Shop the Wild is a free public event with over 35 vendors and presenters showcasing BC’s wild sector, 2009 will be the 4th annual festival hosted at Royal Roads University, this is an indoor festival held in the Mews Conference Centre off of West Campus Road.
Shop the Wild is a free public event with over 35 vendors and presenters showcasing BC’s wild sector, 2009 will be the 4th annual festival hosted at Royal Roads University, this is an indoor festival held in the Mews Conference Centre off of West Campus Road.
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