When Hauer Bros. Lumber Ltd. went up for sale, the Board competed for purchase with other interested parties. The price eventually went beyond the financial capabilities of the VCF. Another opportunity did arise and the VCF purchased Woodlot #0277. This … Read More
The inventories for both areas have been completed, the new information provides up to date ecosystem mapping, forest species composition, landscape detail and timber supply reviews. The overview aerial flights helped map out the forest and calculate its tree growth … Read More
Road development and access are critical to harvesting success. Road surfaces require time to set up. Therefore, having the roads built in advance (a year ahead or longer) is ideal. Road surface quality is determined mostly by how well water … Read More
The VCF values the social well being and economic diversity of the community and supports a variety of initiatives each year through the VCF Community Grant program. Some organizations receive annual contributions such as $7500 to the local grant writer, … Read More
The VCF continues to partner with the Valemount Learning Centre for Fire Fighting and Suppression S100 and First Aid – FA1 courses. This allows people to attend courses locally, at a reduced cost. Avalanche training was provided for contractors in … Read More
Board of Directors: President-Ainslie Jackman RPF Vice President- Gordon Carson Junior Osadchuk Gerry Piper Pete Pearson Gerhard Oberauer Ray Mikolash Staff Manager- Craig Pryor, RFT Assistant Administrator- Tannis Worth Operations Supervisor- Brian Shawara Silviculture/Planning- Alana Duncan FIT