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“Trees are dying and we are running out of oxygen” or so Keith Vion, a Trus Joist® Structural Frame Specialist in Edmonton, was told by the 6th grade daughter of a friend. The young girl was learning about forests as part of her school curriculum and was very distressed about that perceived status of the world’s forests. Knowing there was a better story to tell, Keith decided to set the record straight. Partnering with Weyerhaeuser colleague Wendy Crosina, Manager of Forest Stewardship for Canadian Timberlands, the two created a presentation suitable for elementary school science classrooms. The goal was to help students understand how a sustainable forest works, from growth management through harvesting, and then the re-planting that ensures the forest continues on for all future generations. They cover details such as tree species, the impact of water and soil conservation, wildlife stewardship, and recreational uses of the forest. Students’ favorite topic is the many everyday products that come from the forest, including our homes, wooden furniture, baby diapers, and paper products, to name a few. Over the last two years, Keith and Wendy have made the presentation seven times at two Edmonton schools: Afton Elementary School and McKee Elementary School. That’s about 200 6th Grade students that now have a better understanding of how our forests work, thanks to their volunteer efforts. The best part? According to Keith, it’s the questions that come from the students. One of his favorites was very innocent: one student wanted to know if squirrels – like bears – are sometimes tracked with radio monitors.
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Introduction
What is Forestry and How Does it
Work?
Before we harvest trees
What kinds of trees are there and what kind do we need Are there creeks, rivers or streams nearbyWhat kind of animals are there and how will we impact themHow are we going to get to the area (roads, bridges)Who else might be using the forest nearbyHow and when are we going to reforest the area – how many trees are we
going to replant and how are we going to get them to grow.What do we use wood for??
What are some things we should think about before we cut down trees?
First … how does the forest grow?
What sort of things might shape the way the forest grows?
What Kind of Trees Are in the Area
Deciduous ForestsConiferous Forests
Can you give me an example of a coniferous tree species ?
and a deciduous tree species?
Why is water is an important thing to consider when planning to harvest an area?
• Water quantity and quality and how might it be affected by harvesting
• How do we cross creeks and streams• How close are the harvest areas to water
sources• How might we impact fish and other animals
(for example??)
Water
• Different animals have different needs from the forest.
• Forest planners have to understand what these are before we harvest trees
What are some of the things that these wildlife species would need in order to survive?
Wildlife and Other Ecological Values
Tree Retention
We leave single trees, small clumps and patches in harvest areas
These are some examples of retention patches
Why do you think we do this?
Some ways we lessen our impacts
Research and Knowledge
Other Users
Forest planners must consider what impacts some of their decisions will have on other users of the forest.
What other activities might take place in a forest?
Seed Collection & Planting
What is this?
• For every tree we cut down, we plant 2 seedlings!
Once we harvest an area, we are required to replant the same area
Why do you think we plant so many seedlings?
How Do We Get Logs to the Sawmill?
Drayton Valley Mill Site
Wood Products and By-products
Can you give me some examples of what we use the wood from trees for?
Wood Products and By-products
Engineered Wood Products
?
