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ABCFP in the News

We produce news releases on topics related to the forestry profession in British Columbia and important association activities. From time to time, the ABCFP is also featured in articles or advertisements that are published in newspapers, magazines or aired on radio and television. A record of our news releases and any media coverage we have received has been listed below.

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2012 | 2011

2012  
January 30 Article Published in The Tyee
Libs Threaten Hard Won Logging Agreements: Simpson
January 27 Article Published in the Vancouver Sun
Professional Foresters Told to Exercise Caution When Accessing Government On-line Data
January 27 Article Published in The Globe and Mail
Burns Lake was Facing Disaster Even Before the Explosion
2011  
November 30 Article Published in the Coquitlam Now
Pictures, Essay Net Awards (scroll down the page)
November 24 Article Published in the Chilliwack Times
Flokstra Goes Out on a Llimb, Brings Back Runner-Up Prize
November 17 News Releases
Chilliwack Teen Wins Essay Contest
Coquitlam Teen Wins Essay Contest
Invermere Teen Wins Essay Contest
November 17 News Release
Kids Use Art to Tell Stories in the Forest - Contest winners announced
October 27 Article Published in the Victoria Times Colonist
Painful Lessons from Blighted Forests

Response from ABCFP CEO Sharon Glover, MBA
September 14 News Release
Forest Professionals Celebrate National Forest Week with Activities for Youth

Newspaper Coverage
Prince George Citizen - September 16
September 14 News Release
Celebrate National Forest Week with Art and Win!


Newspaper Coverage
Keremeos Review - September 21
September Article Published in The Forestry Chronicle
The Top Ten Issues Facing Forest Professionals in BC
June 29 Article Published in the Vancouver Sun - MediaPlanet section
Canada's Growing Green Workforce
May 3 Article Published in Madison's Canadian Lumber Reporter
BC Forest Practice

Response from ABCFP CEO Sharon Glover, MBA
April 26 Newspaper Article Published in the Vancouver Sun
Forests Require Flexible Management; It's Unfair to Blame Provincial Legislation for Environmental Problems by Sharon Glover (web link)
PDF version
April 19

Newspaper Article Published in The Province
We're Losing Key Knowledge About our Forests by Anthony Britneff and Ben Parfitt (web link with comments)
PDF version

Response Published in The Province - April 22
Forest Minister Speaks by Steve Thomson (web link)
PDF version

April 14 News Release
Lower Mainland Teens Win Forestry Video Contest
April 8 Newspaper Article Published in the Vancouver Sun
New Policies Needed to Save our Forests by Suzanne Simard and Kathy Lewis (web link with comments)
PDF version
March 16 Advertisement Published in the Campbell River Mirror
Congratulations on Your Appointment (ABCFP president Ian Emery, RFT)
March 16 Advertisement Published in Kamloops this Week
2010 Award Winners
March 14 Advertisement Published in the Vancouver Sun
2010 Award Winners
March 14

News Release
Bulkley Valley Resident Elected to ABCFP Council

Newspaper Coverage
Prince George Citizen - March 15

March 14 News Release
Burns Lake Resident Elected to ABCFP Council
March 14

News Release
North Cowichan Resident Elected to ABCFP Council

Newspaper Coverage
Cowichan Valley Citizen - March 18

February 25 News Release
Campbell River Resident Named President of Forestry Association at AGM


ABCFP 64th Council Listing
February 25 News Release
ABCFP Announces 64th Council
February 24 News Release
ABCFP Presents Annual Awards
February 24 News Release
BC’s Top Three New Forest Professionals

Newspaper Coverage
Fort Nelson News - March 16
February 24 News Release
Association of BC Forest Professionals Release Annual Report at Vancouver Conference
February 23

News Release
Forest Professionals Work Together on Stanley Park Restoration

Media Coverage:

  • Front Cover Article Published in The Province - February 24 - Stanley Bounces Back from Storm (Republished on Yahoo! News Canada)
  • Story Featured on Global BC News - February 23 (5, 6 and 11 pm)
  • Story Featured on CBC News Vancouver - February 23 (5 and 11 pm)
February 22 Media Advisory
Forest Professionals Hold Conference in Vancouver
February 21 Media Advisory
Forestry Tour of Stanley Park
February 17 Article published in the Prince George Citizen
High School Students Check Out CNC program

 

 
 
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