Teacher: Kelly Brethet, Sponsor: Canadian Lumbermen's Association

The harvesting process - why they clear cut, select, etc. Which trees they leave standing and why. The research involved and the regulations they have to follow.

Teacher: Melissa Boudreau, Sponsor: Canadian Lumbermen's Association

I suppose in the past my view was that forestry did not practice sustainable development. I was impressed to learn about the management techniques and wildlife considerations.

Teacher: Robert Briehl, Sponsor: Canadian Lumbermen's Association

No strings attached to being here - focus on forests & making a difference in education. Various ways of harvesting, planning future forests, problem solving & sustainable forests. Better insight of forest companies. How to use material in the classroom. Statistics - lumber use. New innovations in global positioning.

Teacher: Karen Wilson, Sponsor: Jackson Lumber Company

The very first day I saw the quote on the board "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" It has left a lasting impression because I have seen it put into practice. I have been extremely impressed with the way all professionals are trying to insure forestry for the future. Amazed about the amount of technology used in this field.

Teacher: Constance Josvai, Sponsor: Schultz, Syncler & Steele

I am amazed by all the politics involved. There are several agencies involved in forestry! How little I know about the US Forest Industry and how similar some of the industry is the same in both Canada and the US.

Teacher: Dot Schendel, Sponsor: Howard Davidson

I have never met so many personable expert from all fields who shared their knowledge and willingly answered endless questions. I honestly did not realize the details of forest management and how careful those involved are. My info was very out dated.

Teacher: Brigitte Lapierre, Sponsor: Tembec Mattawa

Being from this community, forestry is a huge part of our heritage. I do have a better understanding of the industry and a profound respect for those who continue to work in this field.

Teacher: Julie Gaudreau, Sponsor: Tembec

I honestly thought that the markers simply walked around and picked any tree to be cut down. I didn't realize the full extent of this process.

Teacher: Roger Norton, Sponsor: Rowley Lumber

I was aware of the fact that there were many uses for forest products but not of the immense #. I was also unaware of the great deal of effort it takes to make sure the foests are harvested properly with the care taken for wildlife management.

Teacher: Vince Vergilio, Sponsor: Canadian Lumbermen's Association

I was not aware of how much education and training some of the foresters have. I was also was not aware of how selective they are with the tree cutting.

Teacher: Sandra Fischer, Sponsor: Hamilton - Davison Lumber

Wow! This added that deeper knowledge that I was lacking before this program. For example: evaluating tree, measuring height and diameter, how mills work.

Teacher: James Doucitt, Sponsor: Tembec

I discovered how complicated and technological it is. I always thought it was simple. I also am amazed at the number of steps that are taken to protect and restore the forest.

Teacher: Susan Laberge, Sponsor: Canadian Lumbermen's Association

I really enjoyed the on-site visits where we got to see forestry practices in action. The presentations were very informative and being out in the field made the concepts much clearer.

I am very impressed with the concern for maintaining a balanced ecosystem and with the interaction between the various groups involved in the lumber industry and all aspects of forestry. The more I learned, the more I realized how little I knew.

Teacher: Lisa Romanowski, Sponsor: Tembec

I never really appriciated the diversity found within a forest. More important, before this tour I had no idea how much work and planning goes into all the stages of forest management. Forestry is much more high tech and involved then lever thought. I have a much greater respect and admiration for all those who work in the forestry industry.