TimberConnect

Ty sits down with Ryan Fournier from Students for Canada to discuss the important role students play in the advancement of Canada's Natural Resource Sector. As a current student, Ryan boasts an impressive resume with a background in politics and advocacy for sustainable natural resource management. If you're a student or young professional who wants to learn more about Students for Canada or how to get involved in the natural resource sector, then this episode is for you!

To learn more about SFC visit https://studentsforcanada.ca/

View Missing The Forest For The Trees w/ Ty Samson at https://youtu.be/zcJA-DdfF9o

Follow SFC on social media at @studentsforcanada

Get in touch with a member of SFC by emailing [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]

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Ty and Julie sit down with the Renfrew County Forester, Lacey Rose RPF to learn more about her successful career in the forestry sector. Lacey is an inspiration for budding foresters. She advocates for education through her webinar series, Mighty Jobs, and for women in the industry by co-founding Women In Wood – an advocacy group that was created to bring passionate women together to share their love of the woods. If you’re looking for advice on how to navigate your way through the industry, then you won't want to miss this episode!

View the Women and Wood at https://www.womeninwood.ca/

Learn more about the County of Renfrew by visiting https://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/en/living-here/forests.aspx

Get informed about the World Forestry Congress at https://wfc2021korea.org/

Watch Lacey Rose on Mighty Jobs by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBCoXNQ05Eo

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Ty and Julie sit down with PhD student and remote sensing researcher, Liam Irwin. Liam is a graduate student in the University of British Columbia's Integrated Remote Sensing Studio (IRSS) where he is aiming to develop a monitoring framework which integrates remotely sensed data like LIDAR to assess the state of silviculture and our regenerating forests. Tune in to learn more about how drones are going to be a big part of forestry's future!

To connect with Liam and see more about the work he has completed visit https://twitter.com/IrwinLiam_UBChttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Liam-Irwin-3

Learn more about UBC's IRSS lab at https://irsslab.forestry.ubc.ca/https://twitter.com/IRSS_UBC

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Have you ever thought about starting a career in Wildland Firefighting? Join Julie and Ty as they sit down with partner and director of meaningfulness at Cabin Resource Management, Kyle Broome, RPF. As the manager of Cabin’s wildfire division, Kyle comes equipped with an extensive background in wildfire and fuel management. If you’re looking for tips on where to start, what certificates to obtain, or organizations that employ entry-level workers, then you won’t want to miss this episode!

Visit the Cabin website at https://cabinworks.ca/

View and apply for WFP's job openings at https://jobs.timberconnect.ca/

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Ty and Julie sit down with wildlife biologist, Alexia Constantinou, MSc to discuss her research and work on bringing awareness to wildlife conservation and sustainable forest management. As a full-time instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Alexia plays a vital role in educating our next generation of forest stewards. Join us on this episode as Alexia shares her wealth of knowledge about wildlife habitats, how you can get involved, and what the future looks like for her exciting new WildCAM initiative!

View the WildCAM resource library at https://wildcams.ca/library/

Sign up for a membership with WildCAM by visiting https://wildcams.ca/join/?register=1

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Ty and Julie sit down with the CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada, Derek Nighbor. Listen in to find out how forestry contributes to Canada's economy, what makes wood products sustainable, and how our forests help sequester carbon.

To learn more about the work of FPAC visit https://www.fpac.ca/

To watch the Capturing Carbon documentary visit https://www.forestryforthefuture.ca/doc

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Ty and Julie sit down with Kim Green, PhD, to discuss her exciting new research on watershed science and how we can apply these findings to forest management practices. With 30 years of experience in applied geoscience, Kim comes equipped with a deep understanding of geomorphological principles. Join us as we learn about watersheds, hydrology, sustainable forestry initiatives, and the benefits of using LiDAR technologies in silvicultural planning.

To learn more about Kim's research visit https://selkirk.ca/innovates

To enrol in Watershed Systems 101 visit https://selkirk.ca/ce/courses/selkirk-innovates/watershed-systems-101

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Ty and Julie sit down with the Director of Conservation Stewardship Programs at The BC Wildlife Federation, Neil Fletcher. Wetlands are a vital component to the overall function of an ecosystem that covers around 13% of Canada’s terrestrial land base. We learn all about these important earth systems, current regulations and practices, and innovative programs targeting this area of study. Learn something new and join the conversation today!

If you are interested in reading more about wetlands and conservation projects, go to https://wetlandsworkforce.ca/

To take part in wetland workshops visit https://bcwf.bc.ca/

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Curious to know more about Old Growth Management? Meet Dr. Garry Merkel, Co-Author of “A New Future for Old Forests” a strategic review of old-growth management in BC.

The strategic review was the largest outreach of its kind in BC Forestry history, consulting with over 800 individuals personally and thousands more through their survey. Join TimberConnect as we learn about the results and recommendations of this report straight from the source.

To read the report visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/old-growth-forests

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Ty and Julie sit down with seasoned Registered Professional Forester, Ken Day, to discuss his 31 years spent managing the Alex Fraser Research Forest in Williams Lake BC, and his current work as a consultant and the owner of KDay Forestry Ltd. Listen in to learn more about Ken’s expertise and the varied research he was a part of!

For more information about the Alex Fraser Research Forest visit https://afrf.forestry.ubc.ca/

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