inTimber : One might assume that an orga- nization called Canadian Women in Timber is either a pro-forestry industry group or perhaps a bunch of women loggers, Donna ‘Diana, co-chairperson of the or- gaitization, recalls "One person even asked if we were a hockey team!" _So who are Canadian Women in Timber? The philosophy of the group is displayed on their signs: "Promoting the wise use of our forest resources for the benefit oa all." There are 600 members na- tionally, 99% of whom are in rural B.C, Diana stresses that Canadian ‘Women in Timber’s purpose is to teducate their members and others about various topics relating to our forests, The organization be- gan in Canada in 1989 after Pat Fechtuer of Vancouver learned about a similar group in the United States. Together with a few other interested women, Fechtuer formed the basis for the correct group, Dino Diana of Terrace con- tacted Fechtner in 1990 asking for information about Canadian Women in Timber and a presentation was given at the Northwest Community College by Fechtner. In June 1990 another meeting was arranged in Terrace by Diana Wood, the second local branch co-chairperson, and from that time onward the Terrace 2 jptoup has grown. tive members in the local branch and although people might as- sume all members are directly in- volved in logging or woods- oriented industry, that is not the case. Membership does include those who work in foresiry-based jobs but also those with no con- nection at all to the industry other than how we are all affected by what happens around us. Not all members are women. There are some members involved as well as young people. Terrace was the only bratch to show a substantial membership increase in 1991, Canadian Women in Timber is a non-profil organization sponsored by various local businesses and also by fund- raising projects, All money col- lected from. the fundraisers goes directly into subject education through local. workshops or by sending members to out-of-town workshops. "People are really wanting lo know what's happen- ing out there,” says Diana. "There are so many issues,..nowadays that people would like to know about and educate themselves on." One of the projects the group worked on to-provide education or increase public awareness in our community was the Science Fair. All school-age children had the opportunity to do a tree iden- tification display or enter a tree o hockey team! Choices" and "Reach for the Treetop" have alsa been given to provide forestry education for the schools or the public. The compilation of a contact list was one of the group’s first projects. The list is available to any local groups who want it aud is a resource providing informa- tion about who to contact in the Terrace arca on forest-related matters such as mill tours and reforestation or to arrange for speakers on relevant subjects. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at the of- fice at 4925 Keith Avenue. An hour is dedicated to self- education for members and can range from having a puest speaker to discussing same of the mounds of information sent to the office on various forest-related subjects. _ Because of the in-depth knowl- edge gained from very divergent sources, members can provide speakers or recommend speakers to altend club meetings o give classroom presentations. Diana recalls a high school student who caine ta the group requesting in- formation on clear cutting, which was readily provided, Canadian Women in Timber is a very accessible source of material on wide-ranging forestry topics and is completely unbiased _ aging . contest, . . Workshops with | such stimulating. jitles as .Dis- | : There are now more thar 304! iS Gaver Y thé? “Tretigurét’? MRoredt.? in gathering and distributing that information They, are as neutral as’ Switzerland’ NOW ON display at Heritage Park but once a vital part of the woods industry is this JEL Supertwin chainsaw. At seven feet in length, it challenged those who used it. With the saw is Fred Kerby, one of the volunteers who looks after the park. The park is open-during the summer months-andicontains arfine : collection’ of historical: buildings and exhibits. ey Saluting the forest industry SERVING THE TERRACE AREA ‘WE OFFER A COMPLETE LINE OF CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR FOR WORKERS IN OUR FOREST INDUSTRY. MAY 11th DON'T MISS OUR “TREE PLANTERS SALE”’ MAY 23rd s We’ re More Than Just Trucks... A Lot More! %* Kenworth Trucks * Par Pac Trailers * Michigan Loaders * Ranger Skidders * Link Belt Excavators. * Link Belt Log Loaders”: * Link Belt Processors ~~ * Timber Feller Bunchers * Timber Line Processors .: * Valmet cut To Length Systems * Detroit Diesel Engines * Cummins Diesel Engines * Caterpillar Engines * Eaton Fuller Components * Rockwell Components And Many Other Lines Of Hoawy Duty Parts 7