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September 14, 2018 2:58 pm
Published by Laurel Nikiforuk
Working with Millar Western has been one of my favorite professional experiences so far. Over the course of one summer, I have gained insight into the field of forest operations, have driven down some of the most beautiful quad trails of my life so far, and have effectively turned into a fish. In this final post, I’d like to review some of my highlights of working with Millar Western.
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September 14, 2018 2:45 pm
Published by Laurel Nikiforuk
One of my favorite things about working for Millar Western has been the endless learning opportunities that I have been presented with. On one particular occasion, I was lucky to be a part of a wetlands training for our woodlands office put on by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). The purpose of this training was to help our woodlands team gain a better understanding of the different classes of boreal wetlands that we may encounter during our field operations.
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September 14, 2018 2:38 pm
Published by Laurel Nikiforuk
A forester’s cruise vest carries all the gear needed for the day. Here are the essentials that you can always find in mine:
- First aid kit/Survival kit – These are definitely essential. You can never be sure that things will go safely when you’re in the field; with a first aid and survival kit on your person,
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September 13, 2018 2:34 pm
Published by Matthew daSilva
Wow, time really flies! I can’t believe this is my last blog. It’s been an amazing experience and although I am back home in the hustle and bustle of the lower mainland, I will never forget the small town experience I had in Quesnel. I gave myself some time to really reflect on my experiences of this term. From the amazing people I met,
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September 13, 2018 2:34 pm
Published by Matthew daSilva
On the last weekend of my internship, most of the West Fraser interns went out to one of their cabins on Quesnel lake. Quesnel lake is one of the deepest lakes in BC with a depth of 2000 feet. After following the convoy of cars after work on Friday down a dirt and gravel road that likely took a few years off my little Subaru’s life,
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