Our Network of Forest Professionals (NFPs), formerly the Professional Foresters' Networks, consists of members and non-members who have formed groups in communities around British Columbia. Their goals are to raise awareness about the profession of forestry, promote good forest stewardship and provide networking opportunities for resource professionals.

Join your local Network of Forest Professionals
Local NFP groups provide an opportunity to connect with peers, discuss forestry issues and become involved in the community and build relationships with the public, schools, government, politicians, media and other organizations.

How do I join?
Contact the chair in your area to inquire about upcoming meetings and events.

Burns Lake Monika Eriksen, RPF E-mail:	Nanoose Bay Shawn Flynn, RPF E-mail:
Castlegar Rick Mazzocchi , RPF E-mail:	Port Alberni Emma Neill, RPF E-mail:
Dawson Creek Elizabeth Hunt, RPF E -mail:	Port McNeill Miles Trevor, RPF E-mail:
Fort Steel Denis Petryshen, RPF E-mail:	Quesnel Kim Scott, RPF E-mail:
Fort St. James Mark Hayter, RPF E-mail:	Skeena Eric McCormick, RFT Email:
Fort St. John Lance Ollenberger, RPF E-mail:	Sunshine Coast Warren Hansen, RPF E-mail:
Houston Susan Jones, RPF E-mail:	Terrace Eric McCormick, RFT E-mail:
MacKenzie Mike Cloet, RPF E-mail:	Ucluelet Derek Drake, RPF E-mail:
McBride Greg Gibson, RPF E-mail:	Vanderhoof James Eadie, RPF E-mail:
Mission Lauchlan Glen, RPF E-mail:	Village of Queen Charlotte Sean Muise, RPF E-mail:
Nakusp Cam Leitch, RPF E-mail:	Williams Lake Jeff Alexander, RPF E-mail:

If you can't find a chair in your comunity and you are interested in starting your own NFP, contact:
Brian Robinson, RPF
Manager, Professional Development and Member Relations
E-mail:

Battle of the NFPs
Who better to communicate the role forests play in the environment, economy and communities of British Columbia to the public than the Network of Forest Professionals. Each September, during National Forest Week, we challenge NFP groups to come up with creative ways to promote National Forest Week and the forestry profession in their local communities. We are looking for battle plans that:

• Increase public awareness about the profession of forestryGenerate media coverageInvolve as many people in the community as possible
• Are innovative

We will evaluate battle plans based on how well they incorporate the criteria above. Bragging rights will be awarded to the winning NFP group. Battle plans should be submitted to the association's NFP coordinator in the last week of September. [more]

Past winners

2009	North Island
2008	North Island
2007	no battle
2006	North Island
2005	Truce
2004	no battle
2003	Cranbrook / Elk Valley
2002	Williams Lake
2001	Vanderhoof
2000	Bella Coola
1999	North Island
1998	100 Mile House

Additional Resources
Roster of Committee Members

More Information
Contact the Network of Forest Professionals coordinator for more information. [more]