August 24, 2015 9:56 am
These past two weeks, we have begun to collect SP (site plan) data. This involves doing several plots in an area to get an idea of the plants and soil types present in the area. This data is then used to classify the area in a certain BEC zone and site series. This information is then used to minimize disturbance during logging and for the proper trees to be replanted.
August 17, 2015 2:46 pm
I can’t believe it’s already August! A lot has happened in the past few weeks. Fawn and I have begun to put the finishing touches on some blocks. Now that the boundaries and roads have been laid out, our tasks have been to complete riparian assessments (meaning all water related features, such as wetlands and streams). Depending on the classification of the wetland and creek it needs a certain buffer zone.
August 6, 2015 4:05 pm
The last two weeks have been quite eventful in/around 100 mile house yet again! These days we are dealing with very hot/dry conditions and high fire hazards. As a layout crew we are deemed low risk but we still have to be careful out there. I’ve been sure to pack lots of water as the hot days can make you dehydrated very quickly.
July 15, 2015 2:34 pm
Hi!
The past few weeks have flown by yet again. I’m already dreading sitting in class instead of being outside in the forest. Not that I hate school, and Selkirk College does a great job of mixing outdoor labs with class time, but I really enjoy being outside working. Not to mention that making money is a nice change from being a broke student.
June 30, 2015 9:45 am
Hi again!
Work has been really busy lately as summer is kicking into full gear. Fawn (my student partner for the summer) and I have continue to design cut blocks to be harvested in the future. This involves laying out boundaries, roads, machine free zones, wildlife tree patches and eventually we will do the site plan data collection.
June 22, 2015 12:00 pm
Hi everyone!
I realized after re-reading my first blog that I didn’t give much of a personal background of myself so I’ll start with that. I was born and raised in Ottawa, ON. I went to Carleton University and graduated with a B.A. Honours in Environmental Studies. After having completed university and being an avid snowboarder I decided to save up some money and spend a winter snowboarding out west so I moved to Golden,
May 29, 2015 9:59 am
Intro
My name is Devin and I have just finished my first two weeks working for West Fraser’s 100 mile office. I am working in the Planning and Development department.
I applied for the internship way back in October. Two employees from West Fraser then came to my school,