NATIONAL FOREST WEEK 2021
It’s National Forest Week (NFW)! Running from September 19 to 25, this event is a weeklong celebration of Canada’s forests and the incredible environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits they provide.
Beaver Lodge Forest Lands and Snowden Demonstration forest are a two popular local forests that are well known for the recreational experiences they offer, including mountain-biking and hiking trails. Both areas are also home to a variety of plant and wildlife species. Did you know they’re both also sites for ongoing forestry research? The research and work taking place at Beaver Lodge Forest Lands and Snowden Demonstration Forest provide insights into forest management and stewardship.
Beaver Lodge Forest Lands
Covering approximately 416 hectares in southwest Campbell River, Beaver Lodge Forest Lands is a forest in a city. The land was donated to the Province of British Columbia by the Elk River Timber Company in 1931, for the purpose of creating an experimental forest where reforestation and forest management could be researched. In fact, the Government of British Columbia notes that the first large-scale plantation in the province was located here. Current research areas include managing forests in urban areas, forest health and climate change. Local students also study the forest to learn about topics such as recreation trail maintenance. An extensive network of trails offers residents and visitors a variety of recreational opportunities.
Snowden Demonstration Forest
Located just north of Campbell River, Snowden Demonstration Forest is part of the Sayward Provinical Forest. It was established in the 1980s. Spanning approximately 2,500 hectares, Snowden Forest is a working forest that’s managed by BC Timber Sales. It is also the site of forest research, such as the Silviculture Treatments for Ecosystem Management in the Sayward (STEMS) experiment, and is a popular destination for recreation and tourism.
Join us online for more NFW 2021 activities
Join us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about forests and the local forest sector. If you’re interested in a career in the forest sector—or know someone who is—you’ll also want to check out our panel discussion with Mosaic Forest Management and North Island Employment Foundations Society. You can watch the discussion here.
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