Extensive Two Days! (this course has limited space) A thorough chainsaw safety course that is jammed with lots of practical skills development. This course focuses on the skills needed to use that chainsaw in the forest! As part of the course, each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario based chainsaw safety handbook: The… Continue reading May 3/4 – Chainsaw Safety Certification Course
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April 26 – Chainsaw Safety Awareness Course
One Day! (this course has limited space) A one day ‘Chainsaw Awareness’ course that is jammed with lots of practical skills development. This course focuses introducing the chainsaw operator on the skills needed! As part of the course, each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario based chainsaw safety handbook: The Cutting Edge. (read… Continue reading April 26 – Chainsaw Safety Awareness Course
Women’s Only Chainsaw Course _ April 12 (click poster for more info)
Ladies First! (this course has limited space) A one day ‘Chainsaw Awareness’ course that is jammed with lots of practical skills development. This course focuses on the ladies in the forest! As part of the course, each participant will receive a copy of the Ontario based chainsaw safety handbook: The Cutting Edge. (read the excerpt… Continue reading Women’s Only Chainsaw Course _ April 12 (click poster for more info)
Chainsaw Safety Training with Bruce Grey Woodlot Association
Back in November of 2023, I had the opportunity to provide a one day ‘Chainsaw Awareness’ course to 11 BGWA members. It was jam packed with interest, willingness to learn and lots of questions. As part of the course, each participant got a copy of the Ontario based chainsaw safety handbook: The Cutting Edge. (read… Continue reading Chainsaw Safety Training with Bruce Grey Woodlot Association
The Truth about the 50 Million Tree program
This past April the Ontario provincial government cancelled the 50 Million Tree Program. This program was created by the provincial government as a carbon sequestration program. A wonderful side effect of planting so many trees is how this also helps to clean the air and water, protect shorelines and reduce erosion in southern Ontario. Rob… Continue reading The Truth about the 50 Million Tree program
Managed forest plan approver meeting
Excellent meeting for us approvers on the topics of, climate change, value of wetlands and changes to the MFTIP process. In Guelph.
Customized Google Maps
My cellphone is attached to my hip – almost surgically :). On this cellphone I’m forever using Google maps. It’s a great feature with its road layout layer and satellite layer, however, at times I need it to locate to specific POIs (points of interest) or trails, etc. I have found a way of creating… Continue reading Customized Google Maps
Bruce Grey Newsletter – Fall 2017
HI I had the opportunity to write an article, Firewood: Mysteries of BTU and Cord Measurements, for the Bruce Grey Woodlot Association recently. I encourage all interested in our woodlands to join this very active organization – contact them at BGWA.ca This edition includes articles on: · Heating With Wood · Firewood: Mysteries of BTU… Continue reading Bruce Grey Newsletter – Fall 2017
Great Year in Forestry Diversity
This was my first full year in the south-western part of the Ontario. I had the opportunity to participate in an excellent energy filled woodlot conference in the Grey Bruce. One interesting contract had me working with an enthusiastic team from Bruce Tree Experts preparing an inventory for a potential natural gas corridor. That was… Continue reading Great Year in Forestry Diversity
Canada 150 Tree to our Nature
Check out how treecanada.ca is celebrating our 150.