Products from the wilds of BC

THE 2007/08 BC DIRECTORY OF BUYERS & SELLERSOF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS

Products fromthe wilds of BC• Florals and Evergreens• Natural Health Care• Specialty Wood & Craft• First Nations Cultural Traditions• Ecotourism & much more!

Robert Bateman ... page 10

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The Centre for Non-Timber Resources at Royal Roads University is an applied research and development

centre dedicated to promoting the sustainable use of non-timber forest resources. Working in partnership with FirstNation and other communities, industry, all levels of gov-ernment and a host of other organizations, we work tosupport the sustainable and equitable development of thenon-timber resource sector. Our activities include:

• Research and extension • Education and training• Community capacity building and advocacy • Sector development • Networking, communications and public awareness at provincial,

national and international levels

To find out more about the Centre or for more copies of Buy BCwild, contact us at [email protected], or tel: (250) 391-2600, x 4328. Also, visit our website at www.royalroads.ca/cntr.

THE CENTRE FOR NON-TIMBER RESOURCES

Royal Roads UniversityAt Royal Roads University, innovative programs provide learn-ers with the knowledge and skills to help make organizationsmore successful, lead change, explore communication, buildsustainable societies, use technology effectively and fosterpeace in a world of conflict.

Royal Roads focuses on current needs and trends in businessand society through innovative Master degree and undergrad-uate completion degree programs. RRU also offers a broad selection of graduate certificate, graduate diploma and execu-tive learning programs. Applied, real-world relevance and experience is the focus of all offerings.

For more information, see www.royalroads.ca.

The forests and wild areas of British Columbiagenerate an amazing variety of botanical prod-ucts and related services in high demand in bothdomestic and international markets. This growing“non-timber forest products” sector is creatingeconomic opportunities in the province while encouraging conservation values.

In this third annual issue, the Buy BCwildDirectory contains listings for over 170 businessesand organizations and over 250 products andservices. From wild foods, native plants, and nat-ural health care products, to First Nations art, cul-tural and recreational opportunities, this Directoryis full of wild and wonderful things to discover.

Thank YouThe directory is supported by Forestry InnovationInvestment Ltd., BC Ministry of Agriculture andLands, and Thrifty Foods.

ABOUT THIS DIRECTORY

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Business Listings ..........................................................2

The Bateman Centre......................................................8

Recipes

Creamed Chanterelle Mushrooms ............................9

Oysters & Stinging Nettle Mayonnaise.....................9

Kelp, Carrot & Cashew Soup ...................................18

Seaweed Pesto .......................................................18

Publications ................................................................19

Harvester’s Calendar ..................................................24

Building the Non-Timber Forest Resources Association .................................................................28

Surveys.......................................................................33

Events .........................................................................35

Product Index..............................................................36

Business Index............................................................37

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

’Ksan Historical Villageand MuseumPO Box 326, Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0Toll free: 877-842-5518, Fax: (250) [email protected]’Ksan First Nations rare artwork is derivedfrom over 35 years of teaching traditionalNorthwest Coast designs to emergingartisans.Totem poles, ceremonial masks,traditional basketry and more.

A’qam Native PlantNursery7470 Mission Rd., Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5(250) 427-4300 or (250) 919-3340Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERNative BC plants germinated from locallycollected seeds. Plant propagation and nativeBC nursery stock (reforestation andlandscaping).

Alpha Adventures and EducationPO Box 262, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W0(604) 885-8838, Fax: (604) [email protected]/kayak/RETAIL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESExplore the beautiful Sunshine Coast of BC.Our outdoor adventure store is open year-round to assist you with your adventures.Rentals, sales, tours & lessons. Snowshoeingthrough the Sunshine Coast back country.Kayaking tours on BC’s Sunshine Coast.

Angelique’s Native Arts433 George St., Prince George, BC V2L 1R5(250) 561-2339info@angeliquesnativeart.comwww.angeliquesnativeart.comRETAILRare birch bark products produced by foldingand biting the inner layer of select birch barkinto a variety of shapes. Only three artistsin Canada produce this rare art form.Baskets: birch bark, cedar, grass woven.Cedar bark flowers and carved masks.

Ann-Marie’s Blackberry VinegarPO Box 6, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERAnn-Marie’s blackberry and raspberryvinegars are made with fresh Island berries.Rich in colour and flavour, with just the rightsweetness. Enjoy.

Arbutus Arts of the Gulf IslandsBox 73, Cortes Island, BC V0P 1K0(250) 935-6510, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERArbutus wood crafts including wonderfulhandcrafted unique gifts sets, salad sets,jewellery, food servers, key chains and more.Made from forest fall downs and deadbranches and trees from salvaged sources.

Armstrong Apiaries4663 N. Grandview Flats Rd., Armstrong, BC V0E 1B5(250) 546-3237 or (250) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERBritish Columbia Pure Honey. Old fashionedhandcrafted quality specialty honey from theheart of the Okanagan Valley. Liquid,creamed, comb and naturally granulated pureBritish Columbia honeys. Fireweed,wildflower, sweet clover and alfalfa. Alsoavailable: fresh frozen bee pollen, propolisand naturally processed beeswax.

Arnold Mikelson Mind and Matter Gallery13743 - 16 Ave., South Surrey, BC V4A 1P7(604) 536-6460www.mindandmatterart.comRETAILGallery sits on three acres of beautifulgardens. Featuring original art, woodturningcedar, maple, birch, etc.

Submitted by Shannon Berch, South Vancouver IslandMycological Society, Victoria, BC

The South Vancouver Island Mycologi-cal Society (http://www.svims.ca/index.htm)is a small society interested in all aspects of mycology and mushroomappreciation. Its members include pro-fessional mycologists, mushroomgrowers, mushroom pickers, cooks,photographers, and other enthusiasts.It is one of a handful of mushroomclubs in the province. Others includethe Vancouver Mycological Society(http://www.vanmyco.com/), theFraser Valley Mycological Society, theRoberts Creek Mycological Society, andthe Southern Interior Mycological Soci-ety (http://www.mycowest.org/sims.htm).

Members of these clubs all share apassion for the local forest mush-rooms and express this passion inmany different ways. The VancouverMycological Society advocates the retention of prime mushroom areasand believes in the maintenance of a

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Aromatherapy FarmCoop437 Arnold Ave., Victoria, BC V8S 3L9(250) [email protected] AND SERVICESThe Cooperative will be involved in steamdistilling a variety of local indigenous treesand organically grown aromatic crops in theCowichan Valley. Material used will beobtained from agro-forestry salvage andwildcrafting projects and crops grown by thecoop’s organic producer members. Thefounding directors share a passion for theprotection of forest and farmland and havecreated an enterprise that supports theirideals and will enable them to teach thecraft of aromatic farming and steamdistillation through workshops and anaccredited apprenticeship curriculum.

Artisan Edibles Fine Foods Co.895 Dickinson Way, Parksville, BC V9P 2H2(250) 248-0670, Fax: (250) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERChampagne rose petal jelly from hand-picked wild rose petals. Other artisanjellies and chutneys available.

B’s Honey1464 Begbie St., Victoria, BC V8R 1K7(250) 598-3442, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERBC natural honey, unpasteurized, honeycomb, creamed, liquid honey, bees wax,pollen and propolis tincture.

Backwoods ForestManagement12685 S. Doole Rd., Ladysmith, BC V9G 1J6(250) 245-4939, Fax: (250) [email protected]/~mapleRETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERRetail Products: Maple syrup from Big leafMaple. Nursery-propagated native treesBurls and stumps for turning and carving.Wholesale Products: Arbutus branches forbird toys and perches.

BC’s Wild HeritagePlants47330 Extrom Rd., Sardis, BC V2R 4V1(604) 858-5141, Fax: (604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERLarge selection of nursery-propagatednative bulbs, ferns, perennials, annuals,ground covers, green-roof plants, shrubsand trees.

Bee Cee Wicks & Wax3072 Beta Ave., Burnaby, BC V5G 4K4(604) 294-1232, Fax: (604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERBeeswax sheets for rolling candles, moulds,wick, raw beeswax, dyes, scents. Practicallyanything you need for making any type ofcandle. We ship anywhere in the world.

Berry Delightful9515-95 Ave., Fort St. John, BC V1J 1H7(250) [email protected] Jams, Jellies, Syrups andChocolates using the different berriesharvested around The Peace. Donna uses nochemicals, taste enhancements, orpreservatives; just the perfect mix ofnatural ingredients.

Bigfoot Organic Herb Farm104 Eagle Ridge Dr., Saltspring Island, BC V8K 2K9(250) 537-4466, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESWe sell fresh herbs and plants - dried,blended and seeds. Several varieties ofjams, jellies, chutneys, flavoured honeysand vinegars. Low or no sugar, no artificialcolour or preservatives.

healthy ecological community of native species by conserving largeareas of forest.

The South Vancouver Island Mycologi-cal Society in cooperation with SwanLake Nature Centre puts on an annualfall mushroom show to help educateand excite the local population aboutnative mushrooms. The Roberts Creekmushroom enthusiasts celebrate aMushroom festival in early November.The Vancouver Mycological Society iscarrying out an inventory and research project on mushrooms andother fungi in Manning Park.

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Birch Creek Nursery14060 Big Fir Dr., Prince George, BC V2N 5B5(250) 964-6684, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESSupplier of BC native seeds and propagatedplants. Consulting on sustainablelandscaping, native plant gardening, andlandscape design.

Birch Place Farm10151 Lee Rd., Quesnel, BC V2J 6R6(250) 747-8455, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERPure birch syrup derived from BC birchtrees. Very popular public tours of sapgathering & syrup making in the spring(contact us for details). See our Website formail order.

Blue Skies Forest Farm245 Meadowbrook Rd., Victoria, BC V9C 1J5(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERHoney, native plants and mushrooms, grownand wild crafted from our 10 acres of forestnear Prospect Lake. Available for floral,artistic and culinary endeavours.

Bluestem Nursery1946 Fife Rd., Christina Lake, BC V0J 1E3(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERSupplier of BC interior and coastal nativeseeds and plants.

Bold Point Centre forEcotourism TrainingBox 348, Heriot Bay, BC V0P 1H0(250) 285-2272, Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESWorkshops in Eco Interpreter guidetraining. Natural History of Coastal BCworkshop. Cultural history of BritishColumbia workshops. Consulting onproduction of Non Timber Forest Productsfor marketing through tourism basedfacilities.

Bold Point FarmstayBox 348, Heriot Bay, BC V0P 1H0(250) 285-2272, Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICES1. Wild crafting & processing-trainingworkshops, mushrooms, berries, herbs forteas, juice, jellies, dried marinades, pickling;2. Accommodations available; 3. CertifiedEducator, Certified Professional Interpreter.

Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market4490 Fox Rd., Telkwa, BC V0J 2X1(250) [email protected] woodcrafts, wild fruit, honey.Located corner of Hwy 16 and Main St., Sat:8:00-12:00 mid-May to mid-October.

Cherry Point Vineyards840 Cherry Point Rd., Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0(250) 743-1272, Fax: (250) 743-1059info@cherrypointvineyards.comwww.cherrypointvineyards.comRETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERBlackberry port wine made from wildharvested Cowichan Valley blackberries.

Submitted by Robin Dalziel, Joybilee Farm, Greenwood, BC

Nature’s colours are at once mutedand stunning, subtle and vibrant, fullof life and depth. In cloth, they cap-ture the scent of a wood in summer,the shadows of the forest floor andthe expanse of a meadow. These arethe pigments of antiquity and culture,aging with grace, retaining their origi-nal hue, and growing more complexwith time. They come from flower, leaf,bark, root, fungus, and lichen, gath-ered with precision by the artisandyer. 5,000 year old cloth remnantshave been found that attest to thefastness of natural dyes.

Artisan dyers gather their materialsfrom the bark of wind fallen trees, understory growth, pasture weeds andmeadow flowers. Each dye plant must


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Chilliwack River ValleyNatural Honey Ltd.43476 Adams Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2R 4L1(604) 823-7400 or Toll free: 888-361-2200Fax: (604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERVisit our country store minutes fromHighway #1. Taste our Naturalunpasterized Honeys from the Heart of theFraser Valley. Fireweed, Wildflower,Mountain, Blackberry, Creamed andRaspberry/Blueberry. Try our handmadePropolis cream and Tincture. Taste our freshfrozen Bee Pollen. Hand rolled, dipped andpoured 100% pure Beeswax candles. Ourstore is full of great gift ideas. In a hurry,pick up a ready-made gift basket. We areCanadian Food Inspection Agency approvedfarm and certified Kosher. Open year round.Tour buses welcome. Please phone aheadfor information.

Clayoquot Field StationPO Box 886, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0(250) 725-1220, Fax: (250) [email protected]/cfsSUPPLIES AND SERVICESAn educational dormitory facility offeringbunk style accommodation, full kitchen andlaundry, a natural history library and 3classrooms of various sizes. Open to all andsuitable for groups of adults or childrenfrom 2 to 32. Two hour to one weekeducational programs about the natural andcultural history of Clayoquot Sound areavailable.

Coast MountainExpeditionsBox 25 Read Island, Surge Narrows, BC V0P 1W0(250) 285-2823coastmtn@island.netwww.CoastMountainExpeditions.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESSea kayak tours from Quadra Island. Viewwildlife in nature with forest and ecosysteminterpretation. Daily cuisine enhanced withavailable native plants, berries, mushroomsand wild seafoods.

Coastal RevelationsNature ToursBox 445, Errington, BC V0R 1V0(250) 954-0110 or (250) 228-8735Fax: (250) 954-0110info@coastalrevelations.comwww.coastalrevelations.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESPersonal Nature tours of Vancouver Island’sold growth rainforest of giant trees,mountain meadows, marine life, wildlifeand bird watching areas with a biologisttrained by Interpretation Canada.

Community Eco-GardenBox 952, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0(250) [email protected]/ecogardenRETAILBC native plants garden. BC ecotourism.Organic permaculture demonstration site.

Delphys NaturalsPO Box 30034, 2401 Cliffe Ave.Courtenay, BC V9N 9H8(250) 702-0886, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESNatural handmade body care products -lotions, soaps, massage oils, facial scrubsand moisturizers, and lip balms. Made withlocal beeswax, calendula and seaweed withno chemicals, artificial colours, or additives.Non-toxic, nourishing, healing and highquality botanicals.

Delta River Traders Ltd.Unit 57, 8760 Forest Grove Dr., Burnaby, BC V5A 4C9(604) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERSalal, floral evergreens, bear grass, fir,cedar, and pine evergreen boughs.

be gathered at the right time toensure that special colour. The coloursthat each plant gives change as theseason progresses. Mullen gathered inearly spring will give tans, whereas,in the peak of flowering, yellows andgreens can be had. Every colour ispossible using only nature’s bounty.

Although large quantities of dyematerial must be gathered to dye onepound of yarn or fabric, the dyerleaves more herbage than is taken toensure the life of the plant colony.

Any natural fiber can be dyed. Oftenwool fibers are dyed before spinning,but finished yarn and fabric can alsobe dyed. Unlike man-made dyes, theresidue from natural dyeing is used inthe garden and is as safe for the envi-ronment as compost. Joybilee Farmdyes knitting and weaving yarns withnature’s colours gathered in theKootenay-Boundary area.

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Desert Wetland CentreRR2, S15, C17, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0(250) 498-3623, Fax: (250) [email protected] Wetland Centre offers guided, self-directed and school tours with hands-onexperience. You will be able to see bothflora and fauna species at risk, and dip intothe water to discover what lurks within.

Don Ollsin’s HerbalHealing Programs2206 Sayward St., Victoria, BC V8R 3T3(250) 592-7523healing@herbalhealingpathway.comwww.herbalhealingpathway.comRETAILHerbal Programs, Herb Walks, Herbs,Mushrooms, Herbal Beer Making, Classesand Workshops!www.herbalhealingpathway.com (250) 592-7523

Dragonfly DreamingNatural Care For Body & SpiritPO Box 226, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESDragonfly Dreaming products contain thefinest organic and wild crafted plantmaterials including essential oils we distill(lavender, wild carrot, wild mint, etc.) andfair-trade organic Shea Butter from sub-Saharan Africa. Our products include arange of superb healing salves, naturalperfumes, culinary blends, organic essentialoils and more. Dragonfly Dreaming productsare endorsed by the InternationalCampaign for Safe Cosmetics - learn moreat: www.safecosmetics.org.

Driftwood Studio6548 Sproule Cr. Rd., Nelson, BC V1L 6Y1(250) [email protected]: under constructionRETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERFine turned wooden bowls, platters, ikebanaand objects of art. Wood used: BC “spalted”birch, maple, walnut, acacia, black locust,yew, and burls. Wood obtained from danger-tree fallers and slash piles.

Dry Valley Nurseries667 Curtis Rd., Kelowna, BC V1V 2C9(250) 860-6468dryvalleynurseries@telus.netwww.dryvalleynurseries.comRETAILXeriscape specialists. Supplier of BC nativeand low water usage garden plants.

Duncan Farmers’ Marketoff Trans Canada Hwy. at Boys Rd. just south ofCowichan River as you enter Duncan.Duncan, BC(250)743-7055, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESRange of farm & forest products and craftsincluding honey, mushrooms, berries,plants, herbs, baking, seafood and a varietyof crafts. Every Sat. 9-2 pm year round.

Earth’s Herbal OrganicHerbal and Tea Company/ Lilith Moon ProductsPO Box 8626Victoria, BC V8W 3S3(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTUREROrganic natural teas, aromatherapy,medicinal ointments and tinctures. Productsfor pregnant and nursing mothers andbabies. Natural sex products (lubricants andnipple gel).

Submitted by Ron Bazar, Arbutus Arts, Cortes Island, BC

The wood used to create arbutuscrafts should come from forest fall-downs and dead trees and branches.This approach allows for the naturalcycles of life to death, saving healthyarbutus trees to thrive.

Many healthy looking trees are actu-ally slowly dying from the inside out.Some very big trees have healthybranches but are hollow in the mainpart of the trunk. A huge arbutuscame down this past December duringa big storm. I first found it still alivewith just a giant branch blown off butthe next day after the storm hadpeaked, I found the whole tree down.There was 12" of hollow in the baseof the trunk that weakened the tree.Arbutus are resilient trees and canregenerate from stumps with newshoots appearing the next season, orif the tree top is blown off it willquickly start re-growing newbranches.


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200 products are currentlycommercially harvestedfrom the wild areas and

forests of British Columbia.Provincial revenues are

estimated at $630 million(1997).

Edibella OrganicLandscapes Inc.1618 Warren Garden, Victoria, BC V8S 1T1(250) 382-3552 or (250) 818-0803Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESEcological landscape design, arbourculture,installation, maintenance and consultation.Recycled and eco-harvested wood for decks,fences and arbours. Quiet, non-pollutinglawn and garden maintenance. “Be at peacein your garden”.

Emperor SpecialtyFoods Ltd.#150-12511 Vulcan Way, Richmond, BC V6V 1J7(604) 276-0035, Fax: (604) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERProducts: mushrooms, floral greenery.Services: processing, packing, distributing,exporting.

Evergreen FloralSuppliers Ltd.5681 256th St., Aldergrove, BC V4W 1H2(604) 856-1278 or (778) 688-7403Fax: (604) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERSalal, salal tips, boxwood, moss, cedar,horsetail, Christmas greens, wreaths,garlands, & pine cones.

Ferlow BotanicalsBox 30099, 8602 Granville St.Vancouver, BC V6P 6S3(604) 322-4080, Fax: (604) 322-4081info@ferlowbotanicals.comwww.ferlowbotanicals.comWHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERManufacturer and wholesale distributor ofherbal medicinal and personal careproducts. Cream, lotion, tinctures, extracts,vegetable oils, essential oils, soap,shampoo and toothpaste. Using certifiedorganic, organic and wild crafted herbalextracts and oils. Free of chemicals that areknown or suspected of causing cancer,mutation or birth defects. Private label &contract manufacturing inquiries welcome.

Fernie Mountain MarketBox 256, Fernie, BC V0J 1M0(250) 423-7799 or (250) [email protected]/directory/fernieRETAILLocals farmers’ market featuring wildcrafted products and wild foods.

Fernie Nature Tours1883 Dicken Rd.Fernie, BC V0B 1M5(250) 423-4306 or (250) 423-1682Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESOutdoor tours to learn about winter ecology(on snowshoes), bird watching, wildlifeviewing, wildflower identification, ethnobotany and environmental education.

Flying Hands Farm & HerbalsC16, S7, RR1, 3050 Summit Rd.Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTUREREfficient, energetic, earth-based herbals.Liniment Salve uses poplar buds and youngbirch leaves, producing painkilling plantsource aspirin. Herbal Skin Salveincorporates wild horsetail. Herbal Tonicsusing wild hawthorn, elderberry, rose hips.

Forest Garden Farm1818 Prosser Rd., Saanichton, BC V8M 1N3(250) 652-8184, Fax: (250) [email protected] & jellies produced from wildharvested salal and Oregon grape.

Sometimes a tree will die standing,losing all its leaves and smallbranches over time. Sometimes abranch will die to protect the tree during drought, sacrificing an arm. Ilike dead arbutus because the woodchanges from its natural white colourto varying shades of brown. Some-times you can find gorgeous spaltingon these dead pieces.

Making smaller items from arbutusmakes the most sense as the woodcracks and twists as it dries, makinglarge straight timbers a rarity. It turnsbeautifully for bowls. I have beenblessed to discover the inner beautyof arbutus and the abundance oftrees where I live.

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”Douglas Fir & Rufous Hummingbird by Robert Bateman,” 16"x 24", acrylic, 1998

By 2010, thousands of people from around the worldwill be able to soak up and better understand the

natural beauty of our planet at the Robert Bateman Artand Environmental Education Centre. Bateman and hiswife, photographer Birgit Freybe Bateman, announcedin June of 2005 the donation of an extensive collectionof original artwork, prints and archival material, in-cluding the now famous Bateman sketch books and cor-

respondence. They will also contribute to efforts toraise both capital and operating funds for the $10 mil-lion centre and are currently involved in a series of lec-tures aimed at environmental education. Earlier thisyear, they partnered with several sponsors to bringrenowned author Richard Louv, whose bestselling bookThe Last Child in the Woods, serves as a warning of theperils of allowing children to become increasingly dis-

connected from nature, something Bateman has beenchampioning for most of his career as both an educatorand an artist. “If I had tried to dream up the perfect fit between aninstitution and my art, my philosophy and my life, Icould not have come up with a better connection thanRRU,” Bateman said after announcing the new partner-ship with Royal Roads University.

"We obviously cannot preserve the entire naturalworld as a museum ... look but do not touch.

Non-timber forest products are an ideal bridgebetween economic extraction and protection of the

forest for future generations."

ROBERT BATEMAN

THE BATEMAN CENTRE AT ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY

RecipesRed Fife Wheat Crostini

with Creamed Chanterelle Mushrooms, Leeks and Fresh Sage

This comforting version of “Creamed Mushrooms on Toast” combines the earthyflavours of wild chantrelle mushrooms and hearth baked, heritage wheat bread.Red Fife Wheat is a heritage Canadian wheat that was grown on small farmsacross Canada in the 1800’s and enjoyed for it’s excellent flavor. With the large-scale commercialization of wheat in Canada, Red Fife fell by the wayside and bythe 1990’s there was less than a pound. The wheat was saved and planted at aheritage mill museum site and eventually distributed to a handful of organic farm-ers. In 2004 it became a Slow Food Canadian Ark project and with the support ofartisan bakers, millers and organic farmers it has been successfully re-commercial-ized on a small scale with a harvest of over 250 tons in 2005. Mara Jernigan is theCanadian Ark Coordinator.Chanterelle mushrooms grow abundantly in the forests of the Pacific Northwestbetween August and November and can be found seasonally in fine grocers andspecialty food shops.

Serves four 30 minutes to prepare

4 slices of Red Fife Wheat bread*, cut in triangles ½ inch thick, crust removed*or a comparable, whole wheat artisan loaf½ lb. Fresh chanterelle mushrooms1 medium sized leek1 clove of garlic, finely chopped by hand1 Cup of heavy cream**For a lower calorie version substitute half of the cream with fresh chicken orvegetable stock1 tsp. of buttersix fresh sage leaves, extra leaves for garnish optionala pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper to taste1. Clean the mushrooms using a dry pastry brush or the corner of a slightly damp

tea towel to remove any dirt, moss or pine needles.2. Rip the larger mushrooms in half or quarters to match the size of the smallest

mushrooms.3. Remove and discard the dark green of the leek. Slice the white and light green

portion of the leek lengthwise, first in half and then into quarters. Now chopthe quartered leek into ¼ inch slices. Wash the cut leek in a strainer under coldrunning water, ensuring that any sand is removed.

4. Stack the six sage leaves on top of each other and roll them up, then chop themfinely but not until they become black and bruised.

5. Place the bread on a tray in a 400 degree oven to toast, or alternately, toast ona grill or in a toaster.

6. In a 9 inch sauté pan, melt the butter and sauté the leeks and garlic on mediumhigh heat with a pinch of salt until they turn translucent. Add the mushroomsand another pinch of salt and continue to cook until the mushrooms becomesoft and render their liquid. Add the cream, sage, and a few twists of freshlyground pepper from a pepper mill and cook a few more minutes until the creamcoats the back of a spoon.

7. Place the toasted bread on pre-warmed plates and spoon on the creamedmushrooms. Garnish with sage leaves and serve immediately. 9

Oysters Baked in the Half Shell with Stinging Nettle Mayonnaise

B.C. Oysters and wild nettles are at their peak in March. Nettles must be har-vested with gloves but loose their sting once cooked.

2 cups of loosely packed stinging nettles harvested from a clean area1/2 tsp. finely minced garlic1/4 tsp. grated ginger½ tsp. butter4 Tbsp. White wine1 Cup of mayonnaise1 dozen medium size oysters in the half shell 1. Blanch the stinging nettles for one minute in a pot containing at least 2 litres of

boiling water.2. Drain the stinging nettles into a colander, you don’t need to refresh them, but

press them with a ladle to remove excess water.3. In a medium frying pan, sauté the garlic and ginger in the butter and add the

nettles before the garlic browns. Sauté the nettles for approximately oneminute, and then deglaze the pan with the white wine. Season with a pinch ofsalt.

4. Remove the pan from heat and purée the contents in a blender, using a coupleof tablespoons of the mayonnaise until the mixture is totally smooth.

5. Combine the nettle mixture with the mayonnaise in a bowl and stir with a fork.6. Turn on the oven broiler and adjust the rack to the highest position.7. Open the oysters with an oyster shucker. Loosen the oysters but do not remove

them from the shell.8. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the mayonnaise onto each oyster.9. Place on a try and cook under the broiler for approximately 3 minutes or until a

light brown crust forms on top of the oyster.10. Serve with a crisp B.C. sparkling wine or white wine such as Pinot Blanc or

Sauvignon Blanc.

Recipes from Mara Jernigan, Engeler Farm, Cobble Hill, BC

Forest Gold Products Ltd.12628 256th St., Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1C3(604) 462-8772, Fax: (604) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERFloral greens - salal, boxwood, horsetail,mosses and ferns. Christmas greens -wreaths, boughs, cones and alpinehuckleberry. Orchid-growing media - firbark, charcoal, and sphagnum moss.

Fraser’s Thimble Farms175 Arbutus Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1A3(250) 537-5788, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERWe specialize in rare, unusual and nativeplants.

Gabriola Cycle & Kayak Ltd.910 Clarendon Rd., Gabriola, BC V0R 1X1(250) 247-8277, Fax: (250) [email protected], www.gck.caRETAIL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESWest Coast guided kayaking, hiking and BCforest ecotours. Broken Group Island,Nootka Island and Queen Charlotte Islands.

Golden Maples FarmBox 345, Cassidy, BC V0R 1H0(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESOver 300 flavours of gourmet jams, jellies,marmalades, syrups, chutneys, sauces, wineand beer jellies made from BC wild berries& plants. Herbal teas & products from wildharvested herbs & berries. Big leaf mapleproducts. Cedar, fir, salal, wild rose petaljellies. Farm store scheduled to open forDecember 2007. Seasonal wreaths, swags &garlands.

Green by Nature NativePlants and Seeds2115 Loff Rd., Castlegar, BC V1N 4N9(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESNursery propagated BC native plants andlocally collected seed for land restoration,landscaping, and home gardeners. Nativeplant rescue service. Seasonal groupwalking tours. An ethical alternative toremoving plants from the wild.Wholesale/retail by appointment.

Green Wisdom HerbsGroup 8, Box 1, RR1, Winlaw, BC V0G 2J0(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERGreen Wisdom is an Eco-egalitarian businessdedicated to producing handcrafted herbalproducts that are affordable. We use localorganic plants and imported ingredients(such as olive oil) that support otherbusinesses with similar values. Our aim is toeducate our customers about the essentialimportance of preventative care through theuse of nourishing and cleansing herbs, whilerespecting the land from which they aretaken. Shemmaho has been working withmedicinal plants since 1975 and graduatedfrom the Alpine Herbal College as a certifiedherbalist in 1990. Hand picked in smallbatches, dried at low temperatures andstored in the dark, our products are alsopackaged in paper or glass to retain theirmaximum nutritional and medicinal value.When you’re in the neighbourhood you’rewelcome to come visit the HerbalDispensary, have a cup of tea and walkthrough the garden. The sign on the highwaywill tell you if we’re open, or you can makean appointment by phone or email.

Simply put, the term ‘non-timber forest products’ (NTFPs) refers to all ofthe plants and fungi of the forestapart from conventional timber prod-ucts, and usually describes productsharvested for sale. Less simply, thisterm - and sector – overlap and inter-twine with many other uses of theseresources. Responsible NTFP develop-ment recognises that while NTFP commercial activity is important,there are other values for these resources that must be considered andrespected.

First NationsFor thousands of years First Nationsin BC have relied on plants and fungifrom the forest for spiritual, subsis-tence, medicinal and trade use. Theharvest and use of non-timber forestspecies remains integral to First Nations culture, and First Nationsbring much knowledge to the use andmanagement of non-timber resources.Cultural and subsistence uses takeprecedence over the commercial development of these resources.


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Gwa’ni Forest CreationsBox 292, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0(250) 974-2988, Fax: (250) [email protected], SUPPLIES AND SERVICESWreaths, garlands, swags, and centerpiecesmade from fresh forest greens for all seasons.First Nations cultural interpretive ecotours.Educational seminars on forest botanicals.(The past & present use of First Nationstraditional use of the forest). Medicinal salvesmade from fresh forest botanicals.

Haley Agro-Forestry1139 Viewtop Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5S7(250) 748-9166, Fax: (250) [email protected] trees and foliage (fir, cedar,sequoia, pine, holly, red-osier dogwood;other hardwoods).

Hardie Honey4035 Robson Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6G7(250) [email protected] honey from fireweed andwildflowers of Vancouver Island. Purebeeswax and candles. Bulk bees, Queensand nucs. Also pollination services.

Harris & WickGoldsmiths421 3rd Ave. W., Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L6(250) 622-2521, Fax: (250) [email protected] custom goldsmiths shop and large fine artgallery featuring native and north coastartwork, including handworked Haida andTsimshian wood carvings, burls, boxes andcedar weaving.

Heart of the MountainOutdoor AdventuresBox 75, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H8(250) 426-5789, Fax: (250) 426-5789fontanabighorn@telus.netwww.heartofthemountain.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESBack country pack-horse excursions. Grizzlybear viewing.

HedgeWytch Herbs#15 - 7595 Bell McKinnon Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 5T2(250) 246-8464RETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESFolk herbalist trained in native West Coasttradition & old European Celtic for 25 years.Balms, creams, oils, medicinal syrups & tonics.Uses only fresh forest and wild plants with50% from trees. Private health assessments,herbal nutritional counselling, hematite reflextherapy, classes, workshops, lectures.

Hiawatha EvergreensCorporationBox 1017, Royston, BC V0R 2V0(250) 334-3299, Fax: (250) 334-3103WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERSalal

Hills Foods Ltd.1-130 Glacier St., Coquitlam, BC V3K 5Z6(604) 472-1500, Fax: (604) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERCertified organic meats, wild game hensand specialty poultry.

Himwitsa GalleryBox 176, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0(250) 725-2017, Fax: (250) [email protected] First Nations People’sbasketry and Maquinna Hats.

Honeymoon Bay Herb & Vegetable Co.PO Box 60, 7186 Walton Rd.Honeymoon Bay, BC V0R 1Y0(250) [email protected] Products, Jams, Jellies, Chutney,Pickled Beets, Dill Pickles, Spicy Dill Beans,Relish, Vinegars, Dried ChanterelleMushrooms, Rose Hip Jelly, Reclaimed BarnBoard Furniture, Twig Furniture, SlateGarden Signs, Dried Herbs, VegetableStarter Plants, Herbs, Other Plants, DriedHerbs.

WildlifeWildlife depend upon many of the samespecies as NTFP harvesters, and over-harvesting of plants or fruits can leaveless food for wildlife. Although notlikely a problem at current harvest lev-els, the limited research done suggestscaution is required. Less obvious areother impacts such as human presencechanging the foraging behaviour andgarbage which can attract, spoil andeventually result in the death or removal of the animal.

BiodiversityThe health of the ecosystem must be aprimary concern when assessing thepossible impacts of NTFP development.If sustainability is not at the forefront,NTFP commercialization could result insimilar problems to those seen in manyother natural resource sectors. How-ever, the NTFP sector can alsocontribute to maintaining biodiversity ifthe forest is actively managed for mul-tiple values and therefore a diverserange of species.

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Honeyview Farm Ltd.10609 McGrath Rd., Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0(604) 794-3315, Fax: (604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERNatural honey and pollen from Fraser Valleyblackberries, Harrison Lake area fireweed,blueberries and more. Farm store, observationhive, educational tour area for groups.

Inspired by NatureBox 150, Chetwynd, BC V0C1J0(250) 788-2383, Fax: (250) [email protected] Carvings with “Love for the Detail”.My love for the forest, wildlife and naturalmaterials gives me a feeling of greatsatisfaction and provides the inspiration forthe work I do. Gathering materials from theforest is an enjoyable and satisfying part ofwhat I do, such as finding sheds and woodburls for decorative bases and bowls. Eachcarving is a beautifully detailed, one of akind piece. The time required for each piecedepends on the size, the amount of carvingand detail. Every carving is a signedoriginal. In addition to items available forsale I will gladly custom carve your ownscene. For more information, please feelfree to contact me.

Island Adventure Tours1032 Oliphant St., Victoria, BC V8V 2V1(250) 812-7103adventuretours@canada.comwww.islandadventuretours.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESRainforest hiking, sea-kayaking, bearwatching, surfing and First Nations culturaltours on Vancouver Island. Naturalist-guided excursions for groups, families andindividual travellers. Exploring National,Provincial and Regional Parks.

Jean ChristianBox 3051, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0(250) 847-1915www.becomingtruth.caSUPPLIES AND SERVICESMaster herbalist and classical homeopathy.Teach and take people on field trips togather, identify, prepare and use northernmedicines.

Joy’s Specialty PreservesBox 1004, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERRowan berry catsup, blackberry catsup,elderberry, blueberry, blackberry, sumac,Oregon grape, chokecherry, Saskatoon, etc.jams, jellies & syrups. Wild blueberry,mountain forest fireweed & wild flower honey.Floral jelly - violet, dandelion & lilac. Sprucetip honey & syrup. Herbal Jellies. Send for list.

Joybilee FarmBox 667, 12025 Hwy. 3, Greenwood, BC V0H 1J0Toll free: [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERWe make Goat’s Milk soaps and NaturalBody Care products, like shampoo bars,moisturizing hand balms and lip balms,using wild crafted herbs and florals andfarm fresh goat’s milk. Hand dyed yarns andspun from our own wool, mohair andangora, knitting and weaving kits innature’s colours, as well as finishedwearable, huggable art. Quality fibre arttools carved or turned from found wood,such as lucets, crochet hooks, sett gaugesand nostepinnes. Also many varieties ofwillow and red osier dogwood available ascuttings and willow rods for woody florals,basketry, willow furniture, living willowfences and sculptures, and erosion control.Find us at the Grand Forks Farmer’s Marketand our on-farm studio.

Kapristo MountainWoodcraft1577 Campbell Rd.Golden, BC V0A 1H7(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESDistinctive rustic furniture and householdaccessories. Birch bark and twig mosaiccabinetry, mirrors, and picture frames.Rustic birch chairs in the bent willow style,cedar benches for outdoor use. Rustichooks, birch baskets, twig miniatures. Rusticfurniture-building workshops. Customorders welcome.

Submitted by John F. Defayette, B’s Honey, Victoria, BC

My grandmother made the most deli-cious sweets which always seemed tome to be fresh and so good. Theserecipes were handed down to mymother and now you too will know thesecret. You guessed it. They weremade with honey. As a boy I alwaysenjoyed the honey comb, never realiz-ing how good it was as a natural food.

Crispy Honey Bars

You will need:5 cups of oven-popped rice cereal(Rice Krispies)1 cup honey1/2 cup cream1 tbsp cocoa1 tsp vanilla

Combine honey, cream and cocoa.Then cook over moderate heat tohardball stage. Remove from heat, addvanilla and set aside this syrup to addto the rice cereal. Stir briskly until riceis well coated. Press the mixture intoa buttered 9 X 9 inch pan. Cool andthen cut into squares. NOTE: Creammay be omitted.


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Kayak Pender IslandBox 103, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M0(250) 629-6939, Fax: (250) 629-3160info@kayakpenderisland.comwww.kayakpenderisland.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESKayak tours with informative knowledge ofnature, lessons and rentals.

Keefer EcologicalServices3816 Highland Rd., Cranbrook, BC V1C 6X7(250) [email protected] AND SERVICESNTFP research and business development,ethno botanical research, and native seedcollection.

Kersley Christmas Trees5245 Hill Lake Rd., Quesnel, BC V2J 6L6(250) 747-4424 or (250) 991-2072Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERRetail and wholesale cut trees in season -Fir and Spruce up to 12’ - live trees soldduring rest of year. Douglas fir, white andblue spruce.

Ki-Low-Na FriendshipSociety442 Leon Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3(250) 763-4905, Fax: (250) 861-5514www.kfs.bc.caSUPPLIES AND SERVICESSpecialty wood and craft products. BC wildfoods. Florals and evergreens for wreaths.

Knight Inlet LodgeLocated on Knight Inlet, c/o #10 - 3100 Kensington Cr.Courtenay, BC VN9 8Z9Toll free: 877-764-4286, Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESGrizzly bear viewing and wildernessadventure resort! Watch grizzly bears, blackbears and eagles from special viewingtowers, while learning ecologicalinformation about the forest habitat ofthese wonderful animals.

Koeye LodgeBox 786, Waglisla, BC V0T 1Z0(250) [email protected] AND SERVICESPrograms to support Heiltsuk youth, cultureand environment through Qqs (Eyes)Projects Society to open the eyes ofHeiltsuk youth to their responsibility tosteward their land and resources and tomaintain the integrity of their culture.Operate culture/science camps in KoeyeRiver. Assisted by research initiatives withuniversities and groups and elders inpresenting theme camps in Koeye. Welcomevolunteers world-wide and special groups(eg. youth with life-threatening illnesses).Traditional bighouse on site. Offer weeklyfeast and culture programs all summer.Society’s lodge operated for various familysupport programs and for part of year asnon-profit ecotourism facility. Ratesavailable by emailing.

Kootenay Bough & ConeBox 2263, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0(250) 342-9811 or (250) 342-1324Fax: (250) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERChristmas wreaths, cedar garland, bulkboughs & cones. Natural high densitycultured Douglas fir Christmas trees.

Kynoch West CoastAdventuresBox 160, Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0(250) 982-2298, Fax: (250) 982-2145info@kynochadventures.comwww.kynochadventures.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESAdventure/Eco-tours based in the BellaCoola Valley in the Great Bear Rainforest.Specializing in wildlife viewing, we offerscenic river, ocean & mountain tours in ourspectacular valley. See grizzly bears, hikealpine meadows & lakes, visit local hotsprings & the giant cedar tree!

Spicy and Sweet Honey Gingerbread

You will need:1 cup sifted flour1/2 cup bran1/4 cup shortening1/2 cup water1/3 cup honey1/4 cup sugar1 egg1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ginger1/4 tsp cloves1/8 tsp nutmeg.

Sift the flour, baking powder, soda,salt, sugar and spices into a mixingbowl then add the bran and shorten-ing. Add 1/4 cup water, honey and egg.Beat for about 100 strokes (scrape thebowl often); add rest of water andcontinue beating the mixture. Pourinto a greased 9” round pan and bakeat 350 degrees F for about 30 min-utes. Yields about 7 servings.

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Laird Creek Essentials6927 Beggs Rd., Nelson, BC V1L 6S5(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESBC herbal salves (arnica, cottonwood bud,St. John’s Wort). BC herbal creams, herbaltinctures (elderberry, horsetail, nettle, etc).Native plant seed collection - by order - inWest Kootenays.

Latitudes ActiveAdventure(604) 985-1666 or Toll free: 888-707-4811trips@explorer-latitudes.comwww.explorer-latitudes.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESLeaders in outdoor education. Everyoneinvolved with Latitudes, from guides, topromoters, to those working behind thescenes, enjoys being part of the outdoorcommunity and generating a satisfyinglifestyle. We have a reputation as leaders inoutdoor education and wilderness guiding,and we go to great lengths to ensure a highlevel of safety and integrity in everythingwe do. Latitudes provides an opportunityfor guests to recharge themselves. We wantyou to feel like you have learned somethingabout the areas we visit - the people, thehistory, the wildlife, and the landscape.Most of all, we want you to have a goodtime on our trips - to have experiences thatare good for the mind, body and soul.

Laurie’s Mushrooms & More!Box 5112, Woss, BC V0N 3P0(250) 281-3472, Fax: (250) 281-3472RETAIL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESSupply Vancouver Island restaurants withBC wild edible mushrooms. Duringmushroom season (late July, early Augustto late November, early December), Ioperate a wild edible mushroom gradingand buying stand in Woss, BC. Sell natureart called “Forest Floor Creations”. Artistsconks are available for painting. Sell fresh,mixed green Christmas wreaths (bothdecorated and just green available). Call forfurther information.

Lilyplain Summer3199B Jemima Rd., Denman Island, BC V0R 1T0(250) 335-9198 or (778) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERWild berry jams, syrups & fruit leathers.

Live Edge Design5195 Mearns Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6W3Toll free: 866-748-0763 or Tel: (250) 748-0763,Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERNatural slab furniture from deadfall. Rusticand contemporary west coast furniture forthe home.

Lomond’s Ashcroft HoneyP.O. Box 646, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0(250) 453-2510 or (250) 457-7193Fax: (250) 453-2398RETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESNatural Thompson River valley honey,beekeeping supplies and spring beehivenuclei (nucs).

Lone Willow Enterprises Ltd.4559 River Rd. W., Ladner, BC V4K 1R9(604) 946-1803, Fax: (604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERSaskatoon berry wine jelly - this exquisitejelly is produced from Lone Willow’shandmade Saskatoon berry wine. Theberries are grown on Vancouver Island.

Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ MarketBox 74589, Kitsilano Post Office, BC V6K 4P4(604) 739-9002info@northshorefarmersmarkets.comwww.northshorefarmersmarkets.comRETAILFeatures: mushrooms, florals, honey,specialty wood items. Location: 123 Carrie Court, N. Vancouver. Sat:10:00 am – 3:00 pm, May 6 – Oct 28.

Submitted by Josie Osborne,Clayoquot Field Station,Vancouver Island, BC

Although we tend to think of productssuch as wild foods, herbal medicines,and crafts, education is a non-timberforest product too! Next time you areout in the woods, take this forest scav-enger hunt with you. It is great forkids – put them into teams of twoand have them race against the clock!Just remember not to collect all thesethings; tick them off the list instead.If you are in a local park, rememberto stay on the trails and if you are onprivate land, make sure you have theowner’s permission.


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Lorene Benoit Health Education5175 Bill Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6S7(250) 748-6802, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESBC native plant medicinal herbs. Herbalointments and tinctures. 4 day HerbalIntensive every July and Herbalapprenticeships on-going.

Majestic OceanKayakingBox 287, Booking office: 167 Helen Rd.Uclulet, BC V0R 3A0(250) 726-2868 or Toll free: 800-889-7644Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESGuided kayaking day trips and multi-daytrips in the Broken Group Islands (ClayoquotSound) and the Deer Group Island. Gourmetfood, all equipment and fun, knowledgeableguides. We have been leading in this areafor fifteen years.

Maple Leaf AdventuresPO Box 8845, 28 Bastion Sq., Victoria, BC V8W 3Z1Toll free: 888-599-5323 or (250) 386-7245 (250)FUN-SAILmapleleaf@MapleLeafAdventures.comwww.MapleLeafAdventures.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESTour the spectacular BC wilderness on aclassic tall ship. Watch grizzly bears andspirit bears. Spend time with whales,dolphins and sea otters. Learn about therainforests and sea life from top BCnaturalists. Visit First Nations cultural siteswith First Nations guides. Destinationsinclude Haida Gwaii (Queen CharlotteIslands), Great Bear Rainforest, southeastAlaska, Gulf Islands and BroughtonArchipelago. These exceptional small-grouptrips, accompanied by a chef, are listed asone of Canada’s 6 “Best Travel Experiences”by Frommer’s Canada.

Mearnie Summers122 Madrona Rd., Saltspring Island, BC V8K 2R4(250) 537-2227, Fax: (250) 537-1967www.saltspring.com/hideawayRETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERMearnie Summers creates benches, walkingsticks, chairs, tables, coffee tables,bookcases, headboards, and other rusticfurniture. Each piece is specially crafted toreflect the rhythm and flow of the wood shefinds in the forests and on the beaches ofSalt Spring Island.

Misty MountainSpecialtiesUnit 108-2971 Viking Way, Richmond, BC V6V 1T1(604) 273-8299, Fax: (604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERAll varieties of BC native wild mushrooms.Fiddleheads, truffles, BC native wildblueberries.

Misty Mountain WildMushroom ProductsUnit 113 - 1175 Rosehill Rd., Kamloops, BC V2E 1G9(250) 372-2063, Fax: (250) [email protected];[email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERWild mushroom spreads; pâtés;dressing/marinades; gluten-free soup;hunter sauce; morel bisque; wildmushrooms in oil and wine vinegar. Readyto use pâtés in jars will be available soon.Look out for this awesome product!!!

Moose Meadows Farm2861 Nazko Rd., Quesnel, BC V2J 7E5(250) 249-5329, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTUREREvergreen wreaths garlands andcentrepieces. Evergreen door arches. Wildjellies and syrups from rose hips, Saskatoonberries, dandelion blossom, mountain ashand birch. Rustic furniture. Wild Christmastrees.

❑ a mushroom❑ lichen (like hanging hair)❑ a cedar tree❑ a seed❑ a feather❑ a non-native species

(hint: Scotch broom or English ivy)❑ a sign of the season

(fall, spring, summer or winter)❑ a sign of humans❑ a branch or stick shaped like

a letter❑ a squirrel or chipmunk chattering❑ something red❑ something round❑ a conifer cone (like a pine or fir

cone)❑ a scat (animal droppings)❑ somebody’s home (do not disturb!)❑ a bird song❑ a stream or creek❑ a nurse log (a log with plants

growing out of it)❑ a wildflower❑ a sign of a woodpecker❑ a rotten log❑ a worm or an insect❑ something yellow❑ a river worn rock (smooth and

round)❑ a bracket fungus❑ an old growth tree (takes 3 kids’

arms to wrap around the trunk!)

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Morgain CuddyWoodturning866 Isabella Point Rd.Saltspring Island, BC V8K 1T7(250) 653-9845 or (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERTurned salad bowls and decorative pieces,unique cutting boards, salad servers madefrom local big leaf maple, arbutus and otherwoods. Bowls available directly from ourstudio/gallery and also at local galleries.

Mountain Ash FarmC-8 (10084) Nassichuk Rd., RR3Powell River, BC V8A 5C1(604) 487-9340, Fax: (604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER“On the Wild Side” - berries harvested inthe wild and produced at Mountain AshFarm. Jams, jellies, marmalade, butter,chutney, syrup and vinegars made fromHimalayan and Evergreen blackberries;jams made from trailing dewberry, salal,elderberry, Oregon grape, rowanberry, redhuckleberry, wild blueberry, salmonberry;dandelion jellies.

Mountain Harvest#1 Waldie Rd., Kimberley, BC V1A 2L4(250) 427-4417, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERHoliday wreaths. Fresh & Dried Mushrooms- Morel/Pine/Chanterelle/Lobster…Botanic/Floral Greens

Museum of Northern BCGift Shop100 1st Ave. W., Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A8(250) 624-3207 ext. 26, Fax: (250) 627-8009ifernand@citytel.netwww.museumofnorthernbc.comRETAILFirst Nations & North Coast Artwork madeby local and regional artists of thesurrounding area. Wood carvings from redcedar, yellow cedar, and alder; Hand-wovenbaskets, hat, mats and headbands; Silver,Gold or Argillite First Nations CarvedJewellery; Leather moccasins, drums, anddream catchers from Deer or Moose hide.

N’Quatqua BandPO Box 88, D’Arcy, BC V0N 1L0(604) 452-3221, Fax: (604) [email protected], huckleberries, swamp tea,water, black-cap berries, Saskatoon berries,soapberries, rose hips, devils club,watercress.

N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.24555 - 32nd Ave., Langley, BC V2Z 2J5(604) 530-9300, Fax: (604) [email protected];www.NATSnursery.comWHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERPacific Northwest native plants, Green Roofand Living Wall plants, Hardy Ferns, GroundCovers. Visit the completely re-designedwebsite at www.NATSnursery.com to viewthe complete catalogue.

Nanaimo DowntownFarmers’ Market29 Honey Dr., Nanaimo, BC V9R 5N1(250) [email protected], greenhouse growers, and variouscrafters.

Natural Habitat GardensRR1, S15A, C35, Sorrento, BC V0E 2W0(250) 835-2221Kevin&[email protected]/public/a5a43197RETAIL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESNaturalized landscaping service. Nativeplants supply.

Natural Resource NativePlant Nursery2466 Roome Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 4L2(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERWildflower seeds, southern BC nativeplants. Demonstration garden featuringover 900 plants. Retail by appointment only.

Submitted by Beth Lischeron,Dragonfly Dreaming, Cobble Hill, BC

Are you persistent? Passionate? Cre-ative? Resourceful? Are you an em-powered self-starter, working topursue your goals 14 hours a day,seven days a week? Are you - in short- a little on the wild side?

Being a value-driven entrepreneur canbe one of the most fulfilling - andchallenging - ways one can make aliving. BC leads the country in smallbusiness growth, and for those whocan’t access a large job market, entre-preneurial ventures are often a realis-tic option, especially as the economyshifts to a focus on greater sustain-ability. Values such as respecting yourresources, your relationships, the in-terconnections and the vision bothlong and broad are deeply rooted intraditional indigenous economies;


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Natural Rusticity2258 Fulford - Ganges Rd.Saltspring Island, BC V8K 1Z6(250) 653-2410mlabelle@martinswreaths.comwww.naturalrusticity.comRETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERManufacturer of rustic furniture for indoorsand outdoors. Garden structures, creativefencing, gates and gateways. Driftwood andred cedar. Manufacturer of Christmaswreaths and swags. Fresh, live BCevergreen mix and specialty wreaths (redhuckleberry and wild sage).

Nature’s Garden Seed Co.Box 32105, 3651 Shelbourne St.Victoria, BC V8P 5S2(250) 595-2062, Fax: (250) 595-7195mail@naturesgardenseed.comwww.naturesgardenseed.comWHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERBeautifully packaged Gifts that Grow -Naturally Canadian, established 1993:Native Wildflowers, Tree Seeds & SeededBotanical Gifts: Tea Towels, Aprons, Canvasbags, T shirts, Gift tags, Seed Bags, GiftCards & Bookmarks with handmadewildflower seeded paper insert - a completegift! New for 2007 - Coasters & Fridgemagnets in Wildflower & Tree images, Winebag Designs. Custom packaging availablefor promotions & events.

Nature’s TreatBox 1291, Comox, BC V9M 7Z8(250) [email protected]’s Treat provides a number of localwild species dried and fresh, plus thescientific health benefits of wild. Speciesavailable July 1 include red huckleberries,huckleberry leaves, blackberries, and ovalleaf blueberries; September 15, goldenchanterelles and November 15, funnelchanterelles. It has now been confirmed wewill be purchasing a very large quantity ofWild Blueberries

Northern Botanicals Inc.Box 1532, Kamloops, BC V2C 6L8(250) 374-9694, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERBotanical BC forest products for home décorand crafts (cones, potpourri, etc.).

Osoyoos Market onMain Farmer’s MarketBox 749, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0(250) 495-7731, Fax: (250) [email protected] are a non-profit society that provides avenue for local growers that sell honey andorganic products.

Outa-the-woodsTreehouse6047 Lang Rd., Wardner, BC V0B 2J0(250) [email protected] AND SERVICESEcotourism adventure. Experience the magicof living in the trees. Wildernessaccommodation in a tree house built on alarge platform between 7 trees. Has rusticfurniture and furnishings carved from burls,and windfall. Enviro friendly - solar power,composting toilet. Fully equipped kitchen,bathroom, loft bedroom, large deck.Pictures available on website. Also, asecluded log cabin on a private lake -www.wildwoodcabin.ca.

Outdoor Discoveries8283 Silver Star Rd., Vernon, BC V1B 3M8(250) 545-7446roseanne@outdoordiscoveries.comwww.outdoordiscoveries.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESFun & adventurous Mountain WildflowerTours, Bears & Berries Tours, and SnowshoeTours on Silver Star Mountain. MushroomSafaris in the fall and Park Discoveries forspectacular views and to discover the bestnatural places in the North Okanagan.Prescheduled and custom tours forIndividuals, Couples, Families, Friends, TourGroups, Schools & Clubs. Bring a camera!

there is much we should learn fromthese ways of being.

Whether you define yourself as anartist or artisan, a hunter or gatherer,if you’re in business, you are also a:• manager• manufacturer• marketer

It’s likely that you’ll be the one tryingto figure out the bottom lines anddealing with the banks and the books.You may be out in the forest gatheringchoice chanterelles, but you’ll cleanthem, process them, and bag themtoo. And make the phone calls to getthem to the people willing to pay forthem.

Get to ‘know your business by thenumbers’ - do your research, seek advice, make a plan, and if it allmakes sense to your financial advi-sors, your passion and persistencemay drive a successful, sustainablebusiness. Take a walk on the wildside!

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THE 2007/08 BC DIRECTORY OF BUYERS & SELLERS

OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS

Products from

the wilds of BC

• Florals and Evergreens

• Natural Health Care

• Specialty Wood & Craft

• First Nations Cultural Traditions

• Ecotourism & much more!

Robert Bateman

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Pacific Rim Native Plant NurseryPO Box 413, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6J7(604) 792-9279, Fax: (604) [email protected] grower of BC native plants anduncommon species from around thetemperate world. Display garden. Visits byappointment only. Mail-order. Contractgrowing. Locator map on website.

Palmerville AdventuresPO Box 2128, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4P2(250) [email protected] AND SERVICESOur three hour tour or 2 day overnight tourincluded a spectacular float plane ride tothe pristine Khutzeymateen Valley, home ofCanada’s only grizzly bear sanctuary. Thistrip is a professional or amateurphotographers dream come true with someof the best grizzly bear viewing in theworld. Your photography and sightseeingadventure also includes the possibility ofviewing black bears, whales, seals,mountain goats, wolves, deer, sea otters,bald eagles and schools of Pacific wildsalmon as we travel through the gloriouscoastal rainforest. During our busy May toSeptember 2006 season 95% of our tourssaw grizzly bears.

Patricia Johnston, Native Plant Garden ConsultantSuite 301, 1433 Faircliff Ln., Victoria, BC V8S 3J6(250) [email protected] AND SERVICESHelps homeowners, non-profit andgovernment organizations incorporateappropriate native plants into yards,gardens and landscapes.

Pete McCoy314 A First Ave. S., Cranbrook, BC V1C 2A8 or (250) 426-3467SUPPLIES AND SERVICESEthno botanist, teacher of Ktunaxa culture,author of All Living Things (native plants &their medicinal and edible qualities),research assistant for archaeologicalcompany (trails and sites), carvings (wood,stone), pointillism painting on variousmedium (buckskin, rawhide, birch bark,white pine bark, walls and windows). Braidsand makes rope from cedar and spruceroots and real Indian hemp. Bakes withcattail roots. Plant walks. Outdoor survivaltechniques of living. Builds patio and picnicfurniture, gazebos, billboard signs.

Pick of the Crop Market2928 Hwy. 3, Creston, BC V0B 1G1(250 )428-5120, Fax: (250) 428-0134pickofthecropmarket@shaw.cawww.pickofthecropmarket.caRETAILHoney, huckleberries, Saskatoon berries,fresh and frozen, pies, jam, jellies alongwith fruits and vegetables.

Ponderosa Mushrooms & Specialty Foods1592 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5M5(604) 945- 9700 or Cell: (604) 220-4182Fax: (604) 945-9735info@ponderosa-mushrooms.comwww.ponderosa-mushrooms.comWHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERMushrooms: All varieties of BC native wildmushrooms. Fiddlehead ferns and wildhuckleberries.

Purica®

2-3006 Boys Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6W4(250) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERPurica® - manufacturers of Recovery,Immune Fx, and the Healing Traditions skincare line - are proud to utilize local wild-crafted plants in their cutting-edge holisticproducts. At Purica® we believe thatNature has solutions to all our health careconcerns.

British Columbia boasts a world-widereputation for producing and servinggreat food. Visitors and residentsalike increasingly seek out organic,local and specialty food products, with‘culinary tourism’ now a recognizedand growing sector of BC’s tourism in-dustry, especially on Vancouver Islandand in the Okanagan Valley. Twentyyears ago, organic food was still afringe element of the food industry,but now more than 50% of shoppersin B.C. regularly purchase organicproducts. Health concerns, demand forfresh, great tasting food and, increas-ingly, concerns about the effects of in-dustrial agriculture on theenvironment, are driving the trend tolocal and organic food production.


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THE FORAGINGGOURMET:

ARE WILD FOODS THE NEW

ORGANIC?

This industry employs almost 32,000 people

in BC on a seasonal or full-time basis.

Quaaout Resort & Conference CentreBox 1215, Chase, BC V0E 1M0(250) 679-3090, Fax: (250) [email protected], SUPPLIES AND SERVICESGift shop which features a wide range ofnon-timber forest products including pineneedle baskets and First Nationshandcrafted drums, beadwork and muchmore. A “truly First Nations Resort Hotel”with 72 guest rooms all with view of LittleShuswap Lake. A variety of packages areavailable.

Quail’s Roost Farm4129 Happy Valley Rd., Victoria, BC V9C 3X8(250) 478-1329 or (250) [email protected] honey, honey comb, pollen, queen beesand nucs.

Quality Seed Collections Ltd.Box 1531, Kamloops, BC V2C 6L8(250) 374-9689, Fax: (250) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERSupplier of BC native tree seeds forreforestation and landscaping. Supply othervarieties of BC native plant seeds. Contractseed collections. Seed cleaning.

Quality Seeds West17802-66th Ave., Building “B”, Surrey, BC V3S 7X1(604) 574-7333 or Toll free: 888-770-7333Fax: (604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESLeading supplier of forage, turf grass andwildflower seed mixtures and individualspecies for use in revegetation andlandscaping projects throughout WesternCanada. We also carry proven products thatprevent erosion and sedimentation:sediment logs, erosion control blankets, siltfences, landscaping material. Visit ourwebsite for full product details or call us TollFree 888-770-7333.

Queensley Design18-38 High St., Nelson, BC V1L 6E7(250) 354-0144 or Cell: (250) 505-3322Fax: (250) [email protected]/MANUFACTURERGardener’s Sun Rescue. ”In Your Face” SportSalve and Sunscreen. Force Field - MosquitoRepellent. Force Field - After bite Stick.Herbal Healing Salve.

Quesnel Old TimeFarmers Market500 N. Star Rd., Quesnel, BC V2J 6L8(250) 747-8543, Fax: (250) 992-6866www.quesnelmarket.comRETAILQuesnel Farmers’ Market has been inoperation since 1989. From a few vegetableproducers, we have grown to over 30 boothsevery Saturday from May to October.Vegetables, flowers, plants, honey, crafts,baking, woodwork.

Rainforest KayakAdventuresBox 511, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0Toll free: 877-422-WILD, Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESSea kayak ecotours in Clayoquot Sound.Instructional courses too. Keen naturalistsand rainforest activists share their intimateknowledge of the area’s natural & culturalhistory.

Rainforest Store -Western CanadaWilderness Committee651 Johnson St., Victoria, BC V8W 1M7(250) 388-9292, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERThe Rainforest Store is a not for profit outreachcentre operated by the Western CanadaWilderness Committee, selling products fromgifts to useful everyday items, committed tostrict standards: local, natural, responsible, fairtrade, healthy. Proceeds from the sales gotowards protecting Canada’s nativebiodiversity and wilderness through researchprojects and grassroots public education.

While organic foods and wines arewell established on the culinary scene,forest foods, such as wild mushrooms,berries and herbs, and sea vegetablessuch as kelp are stepping on to thestage as high value, high quality prod-ucts with the extra cachet of beinggathered from the wilds of British Columbia. The 2006-2007 edition ofBuy BCwild included dozens of wildfood products, among them birchsyrup, honey and mead, herbal teasand jellies, berry wines, pickled milk-weed pods, and wild mushroom pate.Four species of wild mushrooms –pine mushrooms, chanterelles, morelsand boletes – as well as wild berries,dominate the wild food sector in BC,but there are many more edible wildspecies that can be prepared in thou-sands of different ways.

Wild foods were used for millennia byFirst Nations and continue to be important to both Aboriginal andother rural communities. It is esti-mated that over 30,000 people makesome or all of their living from pick-ing wild foods and other wild prod-ucts. Meanwhile, many urban babyboomers remember picking berries,

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Red Hen Organic Foods15353 Kitsequecla Lake Rd.Smithers, BC V0J 2N1 or (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESHarvesting, buying and selling of wild,native crops, plants and forest products forfoods, artisan supplies, and medicinalpurposes. Other services available likePutting Food By, Garden Harvesting andCustom Cultural Tours. Tours draw on thewealth of the Bulkley Valley, its forests andrivers, its artisans, their crafts and thecultural activities we all engage in.

RustiksRR1, S16, C22, Fort St. John, BC V1J 4M6(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESOne of a kind natural and hand paintedbirdhouses made out of salvaged barnwood and pine beetle wood, accented withitems from the forest (fungi, moss, andother found treasures). Also willow, birch,alder, barn wood, and driftwood chairs,loveseats, tables, cabinets, shelving,frames, candle holders, arbours, treasureboxes, whimsical garden ornaments,Christmas ornaments, signs and otheritems. Each piece is original, wellconstructed and functional. My designsreflect my love of our northern landscape,and the forms and beauty marks of thetrees. The wood I use is carefully selectedand gathered from the Peace area in anenvironmentally friendly manner. Most of itis gathered from ditches where the brush isregularly cut by the highway department,salvaged before pipeline construction, orfound where it has fallen. Courses onBuilding Rustic Furniture.

Saanichton ChristmasTree & Ostrich Farm8231 E. Saanich Rd. and 6999 W. Saanich Rd.Saanichton, BC V8M 1T5(250) 652-3345, Fax: (250) [email protected] of over 15 varieties of Christmastrees. Christmas holly and wreaths madefrom BC native tree boughs, swags, greensand cones.

Salmonberry Arts162 Fisheries Rd., ,Qualicum Reserve, BC V9K 1Z5(250) 757-8006RETAIL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESTraditional Coast Salish weaving, basketry,hats, pouches, belts, earrings. Using BCcedar bark and BC grasses.

Saltspring Kayak and Cycle2923 Fulford-Ganges Rd.Saltspring Island, BC V8K 1X6(250) [email protected] AND SERVICESHuman powered vehicles and vessels;mountain bike rentals and kayak rentals.Guided day and overnight tours to Canada’snewest National Park of the Gulf Islands.

Saskatoon Berry Farm1245 Fisher Rd., Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L4(250) 743-1189, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERSaskatoon berries - fresh and frozen. Jams,jellies and pies.

mushrooms, wild mint, or wild onionswith their parents or grandparentsand are delighted to find these prod-ucts presented in sophisticated format high end restaurants such as theSooke Harbour House and Aerie Resort, as well as in homemade jamsand jellies at the expanding networkof Farmers Markets around BC andacross Canada and the US. Bookstorescarry a growing range of guides tofinding and preparing wild foods, andwild food festivals and seminars canbe found around the world. A recentsearch on “Google” found almost300,000 entries for “wild foods” –clearly an up-and-coming subject.

While the growing interest in wildfoods could help many rural communi-ties to diversify through enterprisesranging from value-added processingto new tourism opportunities, thereare challenges to be faced. Sustain-ability of the wild food resource isone such issue. In the absence of reg-ulation or other approaches to manag-ing non-timber resources on Crownlands, over-harvesting or damaging


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Saturna Sea KayakingPO Box 81, Saturna Island, BC V0N 2Y0(250) 539-5553 or (250) 539-0045Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESExperience the finest paddling in thesouthern Gulf Islands! Enjoy secludedbeaches and abundant wildlife in ourNational Park.Tours, rentals and lessons forall ages. Education on local marine life andhow to minimize human impact.

Saturna Seaside B & BPO. Box 146, Saturna Island, BC V0N 2Y0(250) 539-3555 or Toll free: 866-624-4321Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESWaterfront B & B with friendly beach accessin the heart of the Gulf Islands NationalPark Reserve. Kayak rentals, island toursavailable. See our website to discover all wehave to offer. Ecotours on intertidal zones,bird species, flora & fauna, particularly rareGarry Oak system. Guide trained as ParkFacility Operator.

Sea Otter Kayaking & Sailing Charters131 Brookwood Pl., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1W4Toll free: [email protected] AND SERVICESKayaking tours that include animal and birdwatching. BC ecotours.

Self-Heal Herbs1106 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC V8W 2H6(250) 383-1913, Fax: (250) 383-3098RETAILHerbs and tinctures using plants fromVancouver Island and beyond.

Selma Park Evergreens Ltd.PO Box 1325Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0(604) 885-5851, Fax: (604) 885-5336lance@selmaparkevergreens.comwww.selmaparkevergreens.comWHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERSalal, boxwood, cedar and white pine.

Shuswap Farm and Craft MarketBox 1916Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4P9(250) 832-3788 or (250) 804-3387RETAIL, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESHoney and honey products, salves, soapsand candles, pine needle baskets, localcedar folding tables, native BC trees andshrubs, florals, twig furniture, and walkingsticks. Market location: Piccadilly PlaceMall, Salmon Arm, BC. Tues. and Friday, 8:00am - 12:30 pm. April 28 to October 13,2007.

Sicamous Family Market701 Swansea Rd.Sicamous, BC V0E 2K2(250) [email protected], SUPPLIES AND SERVICESMarket is located at 1091 Shuswap Ave(Seniors Activity Center): Sat- 8:30-12:30pm. Features BC evergreens, florals, honeyand woodwork.

Silver Star ApiariesPO Box 186, Vernon, BC V1T 6M2(250) 379-2567, Fax: (250) 379-2561RETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERLocal area, all season blend of naturalhoney.

harvesting practices are a concern. Ascertification - either organic or forestcertification - of wild foods is still rare,it is difficult for consumers to be surethat foods have been harvested fromareas free from pesticides or othercontaminants. Finally, First Nationsand others are concerned about the effects of widespread commercial har-vesting on their continued traditionaluse, as well as implications for wildlifefood sources. Beyond ethical and sus-tainable harvest practices, stewardshipoptions include the compatible man-agement of the forest for both timberand non-timber values within the for-est, or bringing some high value orvulnerable products under increasedmanagement within agroforestry sys-tems.

The Centre for Non-Timber Resources atRoyal Roads University works withcommunities, resource managers andsmall businesses in the wild food sec-tor to help promote sustainableharvesting, ethical practices, and eco-nomic viability.

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Eco-tourism represents the largest growth sector in today’s tourism industry and contributes more than

$165 million annually to BC's economy.

Similkameen ApiariesRR1, S10 C7, Cawston, BC V0X 1C0(250) 499-2555RETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESHoney, Honeycomb, Queen BEES, nuccolonies, pure beeswax tapers and moldedcandles. Extreme BEEKEEPING and HoneyHouse tours. Our apiary is located insouthern BC’s beautiful, arid SimilkameenValley. The land at our home apiary iscertified organic, like many of our outyards.The local flowers, climate and soil eachcombine to make this a unique honey ofRARE quality. During all operations westrive to produce pure honey.

Siska Traditions Ltd.Box 519, Lytton, BC V0K 1Z0(250) [email protected] Nations wild harvested productsincluding high bush jellies and vinaigrettes.Wild nettle, raspberry and yarrow soaps.Rose, honey and oatmeal soaps.Huckleberry, mint and raspberry teas.

Sooke Harbour HouseHotel and Restaurant1528 Whiffen Spit Rd., Sooke, BC V0S 1N0(250) 642-3421, Fax: (250) 642-6988info@sookeharbourhouse.comwww.sookeharbourhouse.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESRegional, seasonal and organic products canbe found throughout our hotel - from therestaurant to the spa. From a wide selectionof mushrooms to local seaweed, it’s freshfrom the forest & sea.

Southern VancouverIsland MycologicalSocietyc/o Research Branch Laboratory, PO Box 9536Stn. Prov. Govt.Victoria, BC V8W 9C4www.svims.caSUPPLIES AND SERVICESSVIMS is a small society interested in allaspects of mycology and mushroomappreciation. Its members includeprofessional mycologists, mushroomgrowers, mushroom pickers, cooks,photographers, and other enthusiasts.Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the 1stThursday of Feb - June and Sept - Nov inVictoria, with a presentation by a guestspeaker. We produce a newsletter andorganize mushroom forays and otherspecial events.

Spirit of the West Log FurnitureC-238, 108 Ranch, BC V0K 2Z0(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERRustic Furniture as high quality artworkmade from choice dead wood gathered inremote areas

St. Jean’s Cannery Ltd.242 Southside Dr., Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z5(250) 754-2185 or Toll free: 866-754-3191, Fax:(250) [email protected], PROCESSORBC native wild mushrooms, seafoodspecialty items, hand packed cannedsalmon, smoked salmon.

Streamside NativePlantsRR1 Site 160 C-27, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0(250) 338-7509 or Cell: (250) 703-3059Fax: (250) 757-8767richard@streamsidenativeplants.comwww.streamsidenativeplants.comRETAIL, WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERContainer grown native plants used inrestoration projects or naturescaping.

Pussy willow – Ready when the budsare bursting on the branch. Harvestingseason is generally January to March.

Morel mushrooms – Unlike manyother mushrooms, morels grow in thespring. The exact fruiting time variesdepending on the location, elevationand weather, but usually will beginaround early May, though fire-initiatedmorels tend to develop later than natu-ral ones. The morel season will last aslong as three months if you followthem up into the interior. In one areathey will last approximately eightweeks.

Spring greens – Spring is the timefor new growth, and many deliciousand nutritional greens are ripe for har-vest. Stinging nettle leaves can be har-vested and eaten fresh in soups orlasagne, or dried for teas. Miner’s let-tuce leaves make excellent additions tosalads, and the new shoots of fireweedcan be steamed or pickled. Make sureof proper identification of all youngplants, and never harvest by contami-nated areas such as the side of a road.


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Salal is a lucrative Vancouver Island crop,

generating$35-million to$50-million each year.There are an estimated

13,000 salal pickers in British Columbia.

Swan Lake ChristmasHill Nature Sanctuary3873 Swan Lake Rd., Victoria, BC V8X 3W1(250) 479-0211, Fax: (250) [email protected], www.swanlake.bc.caSUPPLIES AND SERVICESThe Swan Lake Christmas Hill NatureSanctuary provides a variety of natureeducation programs and services for schoolchildren and the community at large, frompre-school to adults. Adult programs includebird watching and gardening with nativeplants, to conserve water and attractwildlife. An annual native plant sale in Aprilprovides a good source of materials andinformation. Programs and workshopschedules can be found at our website.

Taste of BC Fine Foods Ltd.Unit 12 - 1 Ferry Causeway (Tswawwassen Quay Market)Delta, BC V4M 4G6(604) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERWe are a wholesaler/producer and retailerof BC Smoked Salmon and related giftwareproducts. We are a retailer of a variety ofBC Gourmet Foods. Our Store is locatedyear round at the Tswwassen Ferry Terminalin the Tswwassen Quay Market. In thesummer months, we have a satellitelocation in the Artisan Marketplace at theSwartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

Terry’s Honey Farm4880 Well Rd., Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H5(250) [email protected], SUPPLIES AND SERVICESHoney from the Kootenays. Fireweed honeyfrom the mountain forests and springwildflower honey from the wild grasslands.

The Land Conservancy of BC13802 Hill Rd., Ladysmith, BC V9G 1G7(250) [email protected] AND SERVICESEducation/ecotourism: tours and workshopsat Wildwood Forest. Workshops include:ecology & forest management, botanicaldrawings, working holidays, mushroomidentification, propagation, honeysucklebasketry, cedar basketry, and maplesugaring.

The Natural Gardener4376 West 10th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6R 2H7(604) 224-2207, Fax: (604) 224-2216info@thenatural-gardener.comwww.thenatural-gardener.comRETAILRetail supplier specializing in native BCplants and rare and unusual plants.

The Vinegar Works at Valentine Farm10216 Gould Ave., Summerland, BC V0H 1Z8(250) 494-7300, Fax: (250) 494-7399veggies@valentinefarm.comwww.valentinefarm.comRETAILUsing wild elderberries and infused wildgreens, producer of certified organicgourmet wine vinegars, wine jellies, andrelated products.

The Wildbird Habitat Store8810-C Young Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 4P5(604) 792-1239, Fax: (604) [email protected] (spring) native BC plants.

Wild berries abound throughout the summer. Ripening time depends onyour location, and every year is a lit-tle different, so watch and taste forripeness and make your own notes.Berries are best from moist areas,such as by the side of a lake or river.Leave some for wildlife, and watch outfor bears.

Bunchberry - August.

Salal berries - July to September.

Oregon grape - Late July to October.

Blackcap raspberry - Mid to lateJuly through to September.

Thimbleberry - Beginning of July.

Salmonberry - Beginning aroundMay to late July.

Blackberry - Late July through toSeptember.

Elderberry - June to July. (Elderberries cannot be eaten raw, as they may cause nausea.)

Huckleberry; Wild blueberry - Begins June for red huckleberries, andlate July or early August through toSeptember for blueberry.

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TL Soroke SilvicultureDevelopments Inc.1023 32nd Ave. S., Creston, BC V0B 1G1(250) 428-0676, Fax: (250) [email protected]/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESWreaths and floral greenery. Douglas fir,grand fir, white pine and cedar. Red-osierdogwood, Douglas maple, Oregon grape,falsebox and pine cones.

Tlaook CulturalAdventuresBox 899, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0(250) 725-2656 or Toll free: 877-942-2663Fax: (250) [email protected], www.tlaook.comSUPPLIES AND SERVICESTlaook Cultural Adventures offers day trips intraditional First Nations dugout cedar canoes.These fun and educational trips focus on FirstNations culture and the environment. Canoetours available March - October in Tofino, BC,Clayoquot Sound. Guided cultural walksavailable in winter season.

Tofino Botanical GardensPO Box 886, 1084 Pacific Rim Hwy.Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0(250) 725-1220, Fax: (250) [email protected], www.tbgf.orgSUPPLIES AND SERVICESSelf-guided tours on 12 acres of forest,shoreline, and gardens. Featuring nativeplants of Clayoquot Sound, includingbotanical extracts made on-site.

Traditional Knowledge(Cultural) owned byStella JohnnyBox 1002, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y2(250) [email protected] Balance, (Culture) Stella Johnnyis a Member of Coast Salish Peoples,Cowichan Tribes, Duncan BC. Weaves withCedar Bark, Pine Needles in the CoastSalish Style of weaving. Willing to supplygift shops or take private orders. Willing togive classes to minimum of 8; maximum 18.

Tree Treasures315 Herondale Rd., Courtenay, BC V9N 9R8(250) 338-4725, Fax: (250) 338-4725marg@treetreasurescanada.comwww.treetreasurescanada.comRETAILHand carved and hand painted woodenChristmas tree ornaments and marine lifesculpture. We create affordable art fromyellow cedar trimmings and driftwood.

Tugwell Creek HoneyFarm and Meadery8750 West Coast Rd., Sooke, BC V0S 1N0(250) 642-1956, Fax: (250) 642-4090info@tugwellcreekfarm.comwww.tugwellcreekfarm.comRETAILHoney, Candle (Beeswax), Beeswax Blocks,Mead (Honey Wine), Honey & Mead Jellies.

Tysig EcologicalResearchRR1, S15A, C1,, Winlaw, BC V0G 2J0(250) 226 [email protected] AND SERVICESInventory and management of non-timberforest products. Species habitat modelingand mapping. Wild mushroom identificationand sourcing.

Red-osier dogwood - All year except during the growing season,preferably in the fall and winter afterthe leaves have fallen off.

Salal greenery - All year except dur-ing the growing season, which is mid-spring to summer (about April to July).Although the new leaves harden up inJune, it is suggested that the plant notbe harvested until the fall to allow theplant to complete its growth.

Oregon grape greenery - Thebranches can be harvested yearround, except during the growing sea-son in the spring (May to July).

Fir boughs - Fall until Christmas.

Pine boughs - Fall until Christmas.

Western redcedar boughs - Falluntil Christmas.

Bolete, chanterelle and pinemushrooms - In the fall; varies depending on location, elevation, andweather.


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Dormitory-style accommodationsEducational programs availableClassrooms & seminar roomsCooking and dining facilitiesLinens and duvet providedNatural history library

TOFINOBOTANICAL GARDENS

NEW! Accommodation$32 /night

CLAYOQUOTFIELDSTATION

(250) [email protected] | www.tbgf.org

U’mista Cultural CentreBox 253, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0(250) 974-5403, Fax: (250) [email protected];[email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIES AND SERVICESCedar Bark for ceremonial purposes.Hemlock boughs.

U’mista Cultural Centre GiftshopPO Box 253, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0(250) 974-5403, Fax: (250) [email protected] masks carved from dead-downedcedar trees by highly recognized artists ofthe Kwakwaka’wakw of Northern VancouverIsland. Cedar Bark culturally specific crafts:basketry. Eco-Tours of the TraditionalKwakwaka’wakw Forested Territories.

Valhalla Farm Herbs n’ Things3693 Gibbins Rd., Duncan, BC V9L 6E7(250) 748-1741 or Cell: (250) [email protected] and sell wild harvested and domesticherbs. Produce herbal products includingfine herbal jams and jellies. Sell driedherbal blends.

Valhalla MountainTouringRR#1, S2, C43, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0(250) 358-7905, Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESEcotourism backcountry lodge in the SelkirkMountains featuring hiking on trails inwildflower meadows by alpine lakes withsnow-capped peaks. Luxury lodge hashydro electric power, wood-fired sauna, hotshower and private rooms. Winterbackcountry ski paradise with snowcataccess.

Warm Rapids InnBox 636, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0(250) 709-5543, Fax: (250) [email protected] AND SERVICESIn the business of helping peopleexperience the natural beauty of theCowichan Valley: B & B, river kayak schooland west coast ocean kayak guiding.Guides are trained naturalists andemphasize low footprint activities.

West Kootenay HerbGrowers’ CooperativePO Box 141, Edgewood, BC V0G 1J0(250) 269-0038, Fax: (250) [email protected]/MANUFACTUREROur purpose is to develop herbalopportunities that balance core economic,social, and environmental values. We arecurrently conducting growing trials ofHawthorn. We seek to protect or restoreriparian areas, support biological diversity,and create sustainable economicdevelopment. All herb materials are grown,or ethically wild harvested by co-opmembers. Herbs available include: Cascarabark; Hawthorn flower, leaf, and berry; WildSarsaparilla; rose hips.

West Van CommunityCentre Farmers’ MarketBox 74589, Kitsilano Post Office, BC V6K 4P4(604) 739-9002info@northshorefarmersmarkets.comwww.northshorefarmersmarkets.comRETAILFeatures: Mushrooms, florals, honey,specialty wood items. Locations: Ambleside,behind Police Station on Bellevue, W.Vancouver. Every Sun June - Oct. 10:00 am –3:00 pm. Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie CatesCrt., N. Vancouver. Every Sun May - Oct ,10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Western Evergreens4660 Western Rd., Courtenay, BC V9N 3T2(250) 334-4626, Fax: (250) 334-1953WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERChristmas boughs, mushrooms, salal andgreen moss.

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Although most native plants used inlandscaping and restoration are prop-agated from seed, there is a potentialto harvest some plants from the wild.While this industry could be an impor-tant part of restoration and economicdiversification, it is very important tobe aware of the potential ecologicalimpacts of native plant harvest. Theonly whole plant harvest that shouldbe done is salvage – where wholeplants are removed only from areasthat are destined for developmentsuch as from proposed logging roaddevelopment or building sites. Sal-vaged plants could include:

Ferns such as maidenhair, swordand deer - For transplanting wholeplants, the best time to maximize sur-vival rate is in the late fall or winterafter it starts to get cold and theplants go into dormancy. This is gen-erally November through to March.

Wild rose - The rose should be trans-planted when it is dormant, from November to March.

Salmonberry bush - Thesalmonberry plant should be trans-planted when it is dormant, from No-vember to March.

Huckleberry - For greenery: ever-green huckleberry year round exceptfor the growing season, and “red-huck” harvested in the fall and winterafter the leaves have fallen off.

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Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are an important forest resource in British Columbia, highly valued for their cultural, commercial, recreationaland subsistence uses. NTFPs include all the botanical and fungal resources and associated services of forests other than timber, pulpwood, or

other conventional wood products. NTFPs are part of a larger group of non-timber forest values which include trapping, forest bio-products, range,clean water, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. Some common NTFPs include:• Floral greens – including wild harvested Christmas trees• Wild Edibles – berries, mushrooms, greens• Medicinals and neutraceuticals – including traditional medicines• Crafts – made from a myriad of non-timber species• Eco-tourism and Education• Native plants, landscaping and restoration • Forest Bio-products – including essential oils, bio-energy and bio-fuels• Small diameter wood and related products e.g. rustic furnitureWhat we now describe as NTFPs have been used by First Nations for thousand of years for subsistence, ceremonial and medicinal purposes. Interiorand coastal groups traded these resources over vast distances. At least 500 NTFP species have been identified as having specific cultural applicationsamong Aboriginal peoples in northwestern North America; although some knowledge has been lost, many of these species are still used fortraditional purposes.Today, the economic shifts being anticipated in many forest-dependant communities – driven by factors such as the mountain pine beetle epidemic –have led to growing interest in the potentially significant opportunities presented by NTFP commercialization. Over 200 NTFP species arecommercially harvested within BC for an estimated annual value of $280 million. Canada wide, Natural Resources Canada estimates that NTFPscontribute $725 million to the Canadian economy with the potential to contribute over $1 billion in the future. While expanding the commercial NTFP harvest presents significant opportunities, uncontrolled commercialization potentially brings other problems.Complicating the situation is the lack of any coordinating body or association working to represent the diverse perspectives of First Nations,individuals, businesses, and communities in this sector.The concept of a provincial NTFP organization has been promoted by the NTFP industry, First Nations, and other governments for over a decade. In2005, Royal Roads University held a successful industry conference which confirmed the sectors’ interest in creating an association to assist withsustainable development, marketing, education, representation to government, and sharing information. An initial coordinating group – facilitatedby the Centre for Non-Timber Resources (CNTR) at Royal Roads University – has come together to take the first steps towards establishing the Non-Timber Forest Resources Association of BC.The coordinating group recognizes the vital importance of gathering broad input into the development of a provincial NTFP Association andstakeholder meetings are planned for the Spring of 2007. The goal is to develop a broad-based advisory committee to continue the dialogue onformally organizing the Association. Association meetings will be held in conjunction with the Buy BCwild conferences in Victoria and Quesnel thissummer and fall of 2007; special sessions at these events will focus on the development of the Association. You can find out more at the Buy BCwildwebsite: www.buybcwild.com. For further information on the Association, please contact CNTR at 250-391-2600 x 4328. Take a moment to send us information about your interest in the non-timber resource association of BC and we will add you to the associationmailing list. Please complete the brief survey on the opposite page and send it to us via fax (250 391-2563), or complete it on-line at:www.royalroads.ca/cntr/industrysurvey

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Do you harvest NTFPs for: ❑ personal use ❑ commercial use

What NTFP species do you harvest?

1. Service: Applied research to enhance NTFP production and improve knowledgeWould you find this: ❑ Of little or no benefit ❑ Somewhat beneficial ❑ Beneficial ❑ Very beneficial

2. Service: Market support and developmentWould you find this: ❑ Of little or no benefit ❑ Somewhat beneficial ❑ Beneficial ❑ Very beneficial

3. Service: Extension (getting information and knowledge into the hands of users)Would you find this: ❑ Of little or no benefit ❑ Somewhat beneficial ❑ Beneficial ❑ Very beneficial

4. Service: Support for management of the resourceWould you find this: ❑ Of little or no benefit ❑ Somewhat beneficial ❑ Beneficial ❑ Very beneficial

5. Service: Networking (linking with buyers, sellers, policy makers, resource managers etc.)Would you find this: ❑ Of little or no benefit ❑ Somewhat beneficial ❑ Beneficial ❑ Very beneficial

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NOTE: Your contact information will ONLY be used for communications related to the development of a NTFP association for BC.

In our Consumer Survey of last year, 88% of people responded that a wild products industry wasgood for B.C. 65% of respondents said that they would be willing to pay more for wild products

than non-wild products. 60% stated that within the past 12 months they had purchased a commercial BC wild harvested product.

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Wild Mountain Honey Farm4471 Hallam Rd., Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERHoney, honey comb, bees wax, propolis, beepollen, creamed honey, candles and Queenbees.

Wildart Photography by Shel Neufeld4543 Bedwell Harbour Rd.Pender Island, BC V0N 2M1Toll free: 866-945-3742 (WILDPIC)[email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESColour nature photography from thewilderness specializing in Coastal BCimages. We sell, retail and wholesale, vividlandscape and macro photos in varioussizes as well as 100% post consumerrecycled photo cards. We have a databaseof thousands of stock photos to connectyour business to the wild.

Wildside Native Plant Nursery1770 Corrigal Rd., Denman Island, BC V0R 1T0(250) 335-1379, Fax: (250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURERWe specialize in beautiful, low maintenanceBC native perennials. You are invited tovisit the demonstration garden at ournursery.

Woodgate Native Plant ServicesBox 508, Duncan, BC V9L 3X8(250) [email protected], WHOLESALE/MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIESAND SERVICESSupplier of coastal BC plants. Speciallzing inBC native ferns.

XÁ:YTEM LonghouseInterpretive Centre35087 Lougheed Hwy., Mission, BC V2V 6T1(604) 820-9725, Fax: (604) [email protected] bark and cedar root baskets. Pineneedle baskets. BC natural herbal teas.

Yellowpoint Propagation Ltd.PO Box 669, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A5(250) 245-4635, Fax: (250) [email protected] and native plant seeds and services.

Your Local FarmersMarket Society2-1163 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3(604) [email protected] the best of BC now year-round!Visit Vancouver’s Farmers’ Markets outsideSpring to Fall (May to October) and indoorsNovember to April monthtly. Wild berryjams & preserves, wild mushrooms, seafoodand wild herbs as well as native plantsamong the delights offered at these vibrantmarkets. More info on website.

If you decide you would like to become part of the growing sector ofbusinesses that buy or sell non-timberforest products, it is important to beknowledgeable of property rights, tra-ditional uses and sustainable harvest-ing techniques.

Always be aware of the land on whichyou are harvesting. Harvesting ofmost NTFPs is permitted on Crownland but check with your local forestdistrict prior to doing any harvesting.They can provide information on whenlogging will occur, safety considera-tions, and even harvesting tips.

Respect gates and “no picking” areas,which include research plots. Do notpick along recreational trails withoutpermission, and keep your picking andcamping areas clean.

It’s illegal to harvest on private landswithout permission. Ask first. Someprivate land owners also offer accessthrough a permit system.

Be aware of First Nations traditionalareas. Permission is legally requiredfor conducting any activity on a reserve, though traditional territoryspans much greater areas. Through-out the traditional territory culturalgathering has ethical priority overcommercial harvesting. Notify FirstNations of your plans and always berespectful of other harvesters andtheir harvesting areas.


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Fall 2007 - Victoria and QuesnelPlan to attend one or both of the Buy BCwild Conferences,where business experts will share their knowledge and experienceto help you build your business and your community sustainably.Learn about a wide range of forest products from harvest tomarket, effective business planning, exploring new markets, andapproaches to accessing resources. Join with other businesses andcommunities to explore ways of creating a strong voice for anemerging sector.

Business Expos: A mini-expo will be held in conjunction with eachconference as an opportunity for businesses to showcase theirproducts or services, network with buyers and demonstrate theirskills. For schedule and registration information go towww.buybcwild.com or email us at [email protected]

Alchemy at the CastleTo many, the scent of fresh lavender is intoxicating - crisp, clean,unique - bringing memories of summer and a warm breeze,redolent of that remarkable scent... how to gather this essence tosustain us through the dreary days of winter?

Join Beth Lischeron of Dragonfly Dreaming and learn about theprocess of distillation, as together you stoke and run the still; participants will learn to discern different types of lavenderessential oil and learn as much as they would need to know tocreate their own lavender garden. Take home some lavender oil,fresh from the still! Pack a lunch to enjoy al fresco in the gardens,and come be a castle alchemist for a day!

Date: Friday, July 20, 2007Time: 11.00am – 3pmWorkshop Fee: $75/person including tax(includes product samples, information kits and lavender oil)Contact: Beth [email protected](250) 743-8036

CNTR Contact Info

Centre for Non-Timber Resources, Royal Roads University2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria, BC Canada V9B 5Y2Tel: (250) 391-2600, x 4328, Fax: (250) 391-2563www.buybcwild.com, [email protected]

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PRODUCT INDEXaccommodation ..............................4, 5,13, 17, 21, 23

arbutus .................................................................2, 3

aromatherapy .......................................................3, 6

art, burls, bowls, ornaments, carvings........2, 3, 6, 11,12, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24

baskets, basketry ................11, 16, 21, 22, 25, 27, 30

beargrass..................................................................5

beeswax, propolis, bee products..........2, 3, 5, 11, 12,14, 21, 23, 24, 30

birch ............................................................2, 4, 6, 12

bird watching ....................................................23, 25

blackberries....................................................2, 4, 17

blueberries .......................................................17, 15

boughs, branches, swags, wreaths...........5, 10, 11,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 26, 27

boxwood .............................................................7, 23

candles, candle making .......................3, 5, 11, 23, 30

cards, prints, photographs.................................17, 30

cedar.................................................................23, 27

Christmas products ...........................................13, 26

cones.................................................................13, 17

conks ......................................................................14

creams, salves, ointments, balms.......6, 7, 10, 11, 14,15, 20, 21, 23

culinary ...................................6, 7, 11, 13, 15, 24, 25

driftwood ................................................................17

ecology, forest management .......................25, 26, 27

ecotourism .......2, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 20,21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27

education............4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26

erosion control........................................................21

evergreens cedar ....................................................13

evergreens................ 5, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 22, 23, 26

extracts, tinctures, tonics ...................7, 11, 14, 15, 23

ferns............................................................16, 20, 30

fiddleheads.............................................................15

First Nations........2, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24,26, 27, 30

flowers ....................................................................27

furniture ..............................11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 22, 24

grizzly bear viewing........................11, 12, 13, 17, 20

ground covers......................................................3, 16

growing media ........................................................10

hats...................................................................11, 22

hemlock ..................................................................27

herbal medicine ...............7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 20, 21, 22

herbs, herb identification.............3, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16,17, 23, 27

holly........................................................................22

homeopathy............................................................12

honey.........2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24,25, 26, 27, 30

horsetail .................................................................10

huckleberries ..............................................16, 17, 20

jams, jellies, compotes, marmalades........3, 7, 10, 11,12, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 30

landscaping, design.............................. 2, 4, 7, 16, 20

lotions, soaps, scrubs, moisturizers, shampoos........5,7, 10, 12,

maple........................................................................6

masks .....................................................................27

moss ...................................................................7, 27

mushrooms ....7, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 24, 26, 27, 30

native plants ..2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 16, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 30

non-timber forest product research, business development ................................. 4, 13, 26

oils, vinegars, vinaigrettes.......2, 3, 11, 15, 16, 24, 25

Oregon grape............................................................7

perfumes ..................................................................6

picture frames...................................................12, 30

pine.........................................................................23

pollination.........................................................14, 11

potpourri.................................................................17

raspberries ...............................................................2

rose hips .................................................................16

salal ....................................................5, 7, 11, 23, 27

saps, syrups ..............................................3, 4, 14, 16

Saskatoon berries .................................14, 16, 20, 22

seeds, shrubs, trees ...4, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 30

sex products .............................................................6

soups, spreads, patés, sauces ...........................10, 15

teas .........................................................6, 10, 24, 30

tools........................................................................12

totem poles...............................................................2

truffles....................................................................15

weaving.......................................................11, 22, 26

wildcrafting .....................................3, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22

wildflowers..............................................5, 13, 17, 27

wine, mead..............................................4, 14, 26, 30

wood products.....4, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24,27

workshops ................................................................6

xeriscape ..................................................................6

’Ksan Historical Village and Museum ...........................2A’qam Native Plant Nursery .........................................2Alpha Adventures and Education..................................2Angelique’s Native Arts................................................2Ann-Marie’s Blackberry Vinegar ...................................2Arbutus Arts of the Gulf Islands..................................2Armstrong Apiaries ......................................................2Arnold Mikelson Mind and Matter Gallery....................2Aromotherapy Farm Coop ............................................3Artisan Edibles Fine Foods Co ......................................3B’s Honey .....................................................................3Backwoods Forest Management ...................................3BC’s Wild Heritage Plants .............................................3Bee Cee Wicks & Wax...................................................3Berry Delightful ...........................................................3Bigfoot Organic Herb Farm ...........................................3Birch Creek Nursery .....................................................4Birch Place Farm...........................................................4Blue Skies Forest Farm.................................................4Bluestem Nursery ........................................................4Bold Point Centre for Ecotourism Training ....................4Bold Point Farmstay .....................................................4Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market ....................................4Cherry Point Vineyards.................................................4Chilliwack River Valley Natural Honey Ltd ....................5Coast Mountain Expeditions.........................................5Coastal Revelations Nature Tours .................................5Community Eco-Garden ................................................5Delphys Naturals..........................................................5Delta River Traders Ltd.................................................5Desert Wetland Centre .................................................6Don Ollsin’s Herbal Healing Programs..........................6Dragonfly Dreaming.....................................................6Driftwood Studio ..........................................................6Dry Valley Nurseries ....................................................6Duncan Farmers’ Market ..............................................6Earth’s Herbal Organic Herbal and Tea Company / Lilith Moon Products ..................................................6Edibella Organic Landscapes Inc ..................................7Emperor Specialty Foods Ltd ........................................7Evergreen Floral Suppliers Ltd .....................................7Ferlow Botanicals .........................................................7Fernie Mountain Market ...............................................7Fernie Nature Tours ......................................................7Flying Hands Farm & Herbals .......................................7Forest Garden Farm......................................................7Forest Gold Products Ltd ............................................10Fraser’s Thimble Farms...............................................10Gabriola Cycle & Kayak Ltd ........................................10Golden Maples Farm...................................................10Green by Nature Native Plants and Seeds ..................10Green Wisdom Herbs..................................................10Gwa’ni Forest Creations .............................................11Haley Agro-Forestry...................................................11Harris & Wick Goldsmiths...........................................11Heart of the Mountain Outdoor Adventures...............11HedgeWytch Herbs .....................................................11Hiawatha Evergreens Corporation..............................11

Hills Foods Ltd............................................................11Himwitsa Gallery .......................................................11Honeymoon Bay Herb & Vegetable Co ........................11Honeyview Farm Ltd...................................................12Inspired by Nature .....................................................12Island Adventure Tours ..............................................12Jean Christian ............................................................12Joy’s Specialty Preserves ...........................................12Joybilee Farm.............................................................12Kapristo Mountain Woodcraft .....................................12Kayak Pender Island ..................................................12Keefer Ecological Services..........................................13Kersley Christmas Trees.............................................13Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society.....................................13Knight Inlet Lodge......................................................13Koeye Lodge...............................................................13Kootenay Bough & Cone.............................................13Kynoch West Coast Adventures ..................................13Laird Creek Essentials................................................14Latitudes Active Adventure ........................................14Laurie’s Mushrooms & More! ......................................14Lilyplain Summer .......................................................14Live Edge Design ........................................................14Lomond’s Ashcroft Honey ...........................................14Lone Willow Enterprises Ltd.......................................14Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market.................................14Lorene Benoit Health Education .................................15Majestic Ocean Kayaking ...........................................15Maple Leaf Adventures ..............................................15Mearnie Summers ......................................................15Misty Mountain Specialties.........................................15Misty Mountain Wild Mushroom Products...................15Moose Meadows Farm................................................15Morgain Cuddy Woodturning ......................................16Mountain Ash Farm ....................................................16Mountain Harvest.......................................................16Museum of Northern BC Gift Shop..............................16N’Quatqua Band .........................................................16N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd ....................................................16Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market.........................16Natural Habitat Gardens ............................................16Natural Resource Native Plant Nursery ......................16Natural Rusticity.........................................................17Nature’s Garden Seed Co ............................................17Nature’s Treat.............................................................17Northern Botanicals Inc ..............................................17Osoyoos Market on Main Farmer’s Market .................17Outa-the-woods Treehouse ........................................17Outdoor Discoveries...................................................17Pacific Rim Native Plant Nursery ................................20Palmerville Adventures..............................................20Patricia Johnston, Native Plant Garden Consultant.....20Pete McCoy.................................................................20Pick of the Crop Market .............................................20Ponderosa Mushrooms & Specialty Foods ..................20Purica® ......................................................................20Quaaout Resort & Conference Centre .........................21Quail’s Roost Farm......................................................21

Quality Seed Collections Ltd.......................................21Quality Seeds West ....................................................21Queensley Design ......................................................21Quesnel Old Time Farmers Market .............................21Rainforest Kayak Adventures .....................................21Rainforest Store - Western Canada Wilderness Committee ...............................................21Red Hen Organic Foods...............................................22Rustiks .......................................................................22Saanichton Christmas Tree & Ostrich Farm.................22Salmonberry Arts.......................................................22Saltspring Kayak and Cycle ........................................22Saskatoon Berry Farm................................................22Saturna Sea Kayaking ................................................23Saturna Seaside B & B ................................................23Sea Otter Kayaking & Sailing Charters.......................23Self-Heal Herbs ..........................................................23Selma Park Evergreens Ltd.........................................23Shuswap Farm and Craft Market.................................23Sicamous Family Market ............................................23Silver Star Apiaries ....................................................23Similkameen Apiaries ................................................24Siska Traditions Ltd....................................................24Sooke Harbour House Hotel and Restaurant...............24Southern Vancouver Island Mycological Society .........24Spirit of the West Log Furniture .................................24St. Jean’s Cannery Ltd ................................................24Streamside Native Plants ...........................................24Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary ...............25Taste of BC Fine Foods Ltd .........................................25Terry’s Honey Farm.....................................................25The Land Conservancy of BC .....................................25.The Natural Gardener.................................................25The Vinegar Works at Valentine Farm .........................25The Wildbird Habitat Store .........................................25TL Soroke Silviculture Developments Inc ....................26Tlaook Cultural Adventures ........................................26Tofino Botanical Gardens............................................26Traditional Knowledge (Cultural)owned by Stella Johnny.............................................26

Tree Treasures............................................................26Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery ...................26Tysig Ecological Research ...........................................26U’mista Cultural Centre ..............................................27U’mista Cultural Centre Giftshop................................27Valhalla Farm Herbs n’ Things ....................................27Valhalla Mountain Touring..........................................27Warm Rapids Inn ........................................................27West Kootenay Herb Growers’ Cooperative ................27West Van Community Centre Farmers’ Market............27Western Evergreens ...................................................27Wild Mountain Honey Farm ........................................30Wildart Photography by Shel Neufeld.........................30Wildside Native Plant Nursery....................................30Woodgate Native Plant Services.................................30XÁ:YTEM Longhouse Interpretive Centre ....................30Yellowpoint Propagation Ltd.......................................30Your Local Farmers Market Socety..............................30

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