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Join us for Forest History Ontario's 2024 field tours in York Region and Guelph.
By Jim Farrell
A few weeks ago I happened across the Friends of Algonquin Park Facebook page and discovered a promo for a recent book they published on JR Booth. Somewhat surprisingly, in spite of his prominence and impact on the Ottawa Valley a full and comprehensive biography of his life and accomplishments has never been written.
This article is the second part of the St. Williams/Turkey Point tour with the Turkey Point story
The first part the St. Williams Conservation Reserve (Nursery Tract) is found in Forestory Journal 2023 Vol. 14, Issue 2, pp. 25-39
The annual Forests Ontario Conference held February 28th in Vaughan, Ontario included, for the first time, a speaker’s panel on forest history. We invited 3 speakers and was ably hosted by moderator, Dr Amelie Roberge, Director General, Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, Canadian Forest Service (Ottawa).
Many people may be aware but there are likely many who do not know this year marks the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Ontario Provincial Air Service.
Forest History Ontario will present a speaker panel at Forests Ontario's Annual Conference.
Special Presentation: The history of resolute forest products, 1820-2020
11:30-12:30 pm (Business session 10:30-11:30)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86474419616?pwd=NHRDMVV1VmRpRjEwM0E5M2pkSklyZz09
Meeting ID: 864 7441 9616 Passcode: 618786
On October 14th almost 30 avid forest history buffs met at Sulphur Springs Conservation Area to enjoy hot coffee and delicious donuts to start an excellent day visiting fascinating historical sights around the town of Hanover.
Posted in Paper Advance
The Forest History Society (US) https://foresthistory.org/ just announced the results of the annual competition for their Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Book Award and we are delighted to share the results.
