School tours offered Local group strives: for forest education . By THERESA ELKIW Since its formation in Canada in 1989 and the Terrace branch in ~-.1990, Canadian Women in Tim- ‘ber has grown in membership and “the number of projects in which the group las been involved. ~The - noa- ‘profit - organization’s philosophy ° is “promoting the “wise use oF forest resources for the benefit of all.”’ Sponsored by local businesses and through fund-raising, their "primary goal is subject education through local and out-of-town workshops. Guest speakers in Terrace in recent months have been ‘from | Skeena ‘Sawmills, Skeena Cel- Julose. Inc, the Committee on - Resources’and the Environment, and Orends, ~ This ‘year Canadian Women in Timber: tas - “organized woods tours for grade one to ten students ‘during. the month.of May. Tours for-the 30: classes, or approxi- mately 800 pupils, will be con- ducted by representatives from Skeena . Cellulose Inc, RJA Forestry, Bell Pole, Skeena Saw- _ imills, “Ministry of Forests, Pacific ~ Regeneration Technologies, and ‘ Canadian Women in Timber. “Grades one to four will be hav- : ing their tours at the Ministry of Forests’ Red Sand Lake Demonstration Forest. The focus . will be Similar to an ‘interpretive ’ trail Walk in the woods emphasiz- ing plants, animals and trees. “Grades five to ten will be view- ing different types of forests, such as old growth sections, ten and iwenty year regeneration areas, and logging practices, The tours are sponsored by Ca- nadian Women in Timber and the Students will be receiving tes shirts with the logo ‘‘Woods Tours 793’’, Canadian Women in Timber hope to be able to provide the tours and tee shirts annually. On Saturday, May 8 the group will host their second annual bar- becue dinner/dance at the Thorn- hill Community Centre, emceed by Doug Smith. Tickets are $25/person and can be purchased at Sight & Sound or by contacting The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 5, 1993 - Paga D5 © We Salute National Forestry Week > Women in Timber has been asked to participate and will gladly do SO. ALL WEST TRADING LIMITED ‘Since the communily gives us 80 much, we need to give back to the community,’’ says Diana,‘ and that’s one of ihe ways we plan on giving back.” The public is invited to attend a P.O. Box 725, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4B8 638-8352 membership evening at the Coast Inn of the West on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. There will be presenta- FINNING tions by Diana and other Cana- dian Women in Timber members who will express what they be- lieve their organization is all he Total Timber Team. From roadbuilding through to harvesting and wood waste In connection with National. Forestry Week, Canadian Women in Timéer will have Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce ’s trade show this week. recycling, Finning has all the specialized forestry equipment you need. And that's not all. We provide backup parts and service support that will keep you on the job, where it counts. Plus flexible purchase and financing options to best fit your needs. an information display at the Canadian Women in Timber Chairman, Donna Diana, at 635- 7881. The “Range Rockers’* will be providing the music for this fun evening. Leave your car at home and take advantage of the free _ transportation home that will be available. Buy your tickets early; last year’s event was sold out, On‘ July 30 and 31 the Heart and Stroke Foundation has sched- uled a unique fund raiser. Pledges will be solicited for various orga- nizations to ride special bikes that carry 30 people. Canadian ~ Ministe all to pa _By DAN MILLER _ Minister of Forests | This’ year’s National |. Forest Week theme, ‘‘Our Common Ground’’ is ap- “| ‘propriate and" ‘particularly: _ fF timely as British Colum- “| bians . work together to . “balance the variety of | demands - placed on. our ‘| forest resources. ” J. Inthe Kalum Forest Dis- | trict, there are «many op- portunities to celebrate Na- aaa tional Forest Week Attend r urges” ticipate a special conference, visit booths at the trades fair, participate in woods tours, attend a logger's dance or participate - a school e All West Trading Co. Ltd. Backwoods Contracting “2 BMT Contracting : - Borden Lake Contracting Ltd.’ _Cedar River Timber (1971) Co. Ltd. s “Clear Creek Contracting Ltd. - Copper River Contracting Lid. « ~~: Dasque Contracting Ltd. _ Dave Lavoie Contracting Ltd. ~~ Don Hull & Sons Contracting Ltd. ~ Duane Contracting Ltd. BL. Kerby & Sons Ltd. .. Earl Ellis Contracting - Ed Dobler Contracting Lid. -Far-Ko Contracting Ltd. Formula Contractors Ltd. itwinksihikw Development 1 Corp —_ Godet. 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