The Sustainable Forest and the New Forest Economy is three, 20 minute programs written by Ray Travers, professional forester and Chair of the Eco-forestry Institute Society, and award-winning filmmaker, Edward Homer. The three part series is a practical guide for anyone interested in sustainable forestry, eco-certification and marketing of eco-certified wood products: from the forest to the finished product.
Part One: “The Sustainable Forest”– looks at how all of the systems in the forest interact; soil, wildlife, and different types of trees. This first segment features Merve Wilkinson and his Wildwood Forest in BC, which is a fantastic example of the potential for selective logging. Also covered in this first segment: planning the road system, promoting, and using woodpeckers and birds for insect control and natural regeneration.
Part Two: “Harvesting the Timber” — looks at calculating the volume to be harvested in a selective forest as well as a second growth forest. This segment covers; criteria for selection, falling trees in a sustainable forest, skidding the trees with small skidders and horses with ecoforester, Bob Woods.
Part Three: “Eco-Certification and the New Forest Economy”– looks at Al Hopwood’s woodlot, one of the first woodlots in Canada to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). We tour Al’s operation and he explains the FSC certification process and benefits. We follow the first shipment of eco-certified logs to Sarita Furniture in Port Alberni, BC, a value-added mill that is also certified by FSC.
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The Sustainable Forest and the New Forest Economy
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Timber for Tomorrow
The Sustainable Forest and the New Forest Economy is three, 20 minute programs written by Ray Travers, professional forester and Chair of the Eco-forestry Institute Society, and award-winning filmmaker, Edward Homer. The three part series is a practical guide for anyone interested in sustainable forestry, eco-certification and marketing of eco-certified wood products: from the forest to the finished product.
Part One: “The Sustainable Forest”– looks at how all of the systems in the forest interact; soil, wildlife, and different types of trees. This first segment features Merve Wilkinson and his Wildwood Forest in BC, which is a fantastic example of the potential for selective logging. Also covered in this first segment: planning the road system, promoting, and using woodpeckers and birds for insect control and natural regeneration.
Part Two: “Harvesting the Timber” — looks at calculating the volume to be harvested in a selective forest as well as a second growth forest. This segment covers; criteria for selection, falling trees in a sustainable forest, skidding the trees with small skidders and horses with ecoforester, Bob Woods.
Part Three: “Eco-Certification and the New Forest Economy”– looks at Al Hopwood’s woodlot, one of the first woodlots in Canada to be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). We tour Al’s operation and he explains the FSC certification process and benefits. We follow the first shipment of eco-certified logs to Sarita Furniture in Port Alberni, BC, a value-added mill that is also certified by FSC. -
Ultralight
Ultralight aircraft have come a long way from the early days when people were strapping lawn mower engines to their hang gliders to today’s machines that are basically small aircraft. The sport is now recognized as a less expensive, yet still safe alternative to conventional flying. This program follows the progression from powered hang glider to current ultralights that travel at over 200 kilometres/hour. One of the big advances in the sport was the development of the two seat machines allowing for in-flight instruction. We follow a student through his training, from first fun flight to solo. Filmed in and around British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, the program has some beautiful scenery, a cross country trip to an alpine lake, wave hopping and formation flying at sunset and more: all of it shot from the front seat of an ultralight.
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Vancouver Island Marmots – A Critically Endangered Species
This documentary chronicles the plight of the Vancouver Island Marmot – the rarest mammal in North America – and the efforts of the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Team. With as few as 100 animals left, this distinct species of marmot (that only exist on Vancouver Island, BC) is an Endangered Species in Canada. Shot on the mountains of Vancouver Island, the program travels with the recovery team biologists as they observe, trap and tag animals for a captive breeding program at the Toronto Zoo. The film includes rare footage of marmots in their natural sub-alpine habitat. One of the colonies profiled is now extirpated. The natural sub-alpine colonies have all but vanished.
There is an update at the end of the film that explains the current status of the animals and lets people know how they can get involved by adopting a marmot, and where to find them on the internet. -
Whistler Mountain – From Wilderness to World Class
This documentary chronicles the plight of the Vancouver Island Marmot – the rarest mammal in North America – and the efforts of the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Team. With as few as 100 animals left, this distinct species of marmot (that only exist on Vancouver Island, BC) is an Endangered Species in Canada. Shot on the mountains of Vancouver Island, the program travels with the recovery team biologists as they observe, trap and tag animals for a captive breeding program at the Toronto Zoo. The film includes rare footage of marmots in their natural sub-alpine habitat. One of the colonies profiled is now extirpated. The natural sub-alpine colonies have all but vanished.
There is an update at the end of the film that explains the current status of the animals and lets people know how they can get involved by adopting a marmot, and where to find them on the internet. -
The Secret Forest
The first installment “The Secret Forest” goes on a journey into an old growth rainforest in southwestern British Columbia. Here, children discover there is more to a forest than trees, and that all things interact and depend on each other.
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Grief and Bereavement
Grief is an essential element of the healing process. This program explores the psychology and role of grief, artistic expressions of grief and bereavement, and how the community manifests grief following great tragedy.
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Wetland Wonders
In “Wetland Wonders”, children discover some of the secrets of a wetland, an ecosystem that most children will have access to, possibly in their neighborhood. Nicole Busby and Tim Johnson host the show and help young people discover the plant and animal life in a wetland. Topics covered include: how to identify a wetland; types of plants you find growing around and in a wetland; life cycle of frogs; why do frogs live in ponds; and some of the unique birds that live around wetlands. Viewers also learn about bird migration and international RAMSAR sites. Canada Geese and the life cycle of a family of geese are also profiled.
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A Child’s View of Death
From childhood to adolescence, our concept of death changes. This program examines a child’s response to the death of another, coping with a terminal diagnosis in childhood, and adolescent attitudes and issues involving death.
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Disc Golf – Beginners to Intermediate
This video covers the basic grips and throws as well as some of the more sophisticated throws and playing strategies. Long-time disc golfer and aficionado, Nick Longo shows you how to get started with one basic disc and some of the beginner grips and throws that will get you to the target. Putting in Disc Golf (like regular golf) is important and Nick thoroughly explains techniques and the subtleties of getting the disc in the basket or hitting the tonal. Nick demonstrates grips and throwing techniques: The Power Throw, Backhand, Forehand, The Hook Thumb, The Hammer Throw and more. All the elements are explained in a step-by-step fashion.