TRIPS TO FSC-CERTIFIED OPERATIONS
- Cranbrook, British Columbia
Duration: 3 Days (15-17 October)
Host: Canfor
Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly to Cranbrook and visit the forest site to see restoration and operations.
Day 2: Visit forest sites to see harvesting, a high conservation value forest and tour the FSC CoC certified Pulp Mill.
Day 3: Flight to Vancouver or other destination.
Difficulty: Moderate
Fees: Approximately CAN$480 per person (flights and extra meals not included)
Participants: Minimum 10 and maximum 30 people
Lead: FSC Canada - Boreal Plains Forest Tour, Alberta
Duration: 4 Days (2-5 October)
Host: Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Inc.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Edmonton, Alberta and bus to Lac La Biche with a reception at 5pm
Day 2: Field Tour followed by an evening cultural event
Day 3: Field Tour
Day 4: Morning departure back to Edmonton
Difficulty: Moderate
Fees: Approximately CAN$350 per person based on double occupancy for 3 nights’ hotel (flights not included)
Participants: 40 people maximum
Field Tours include an overview of the forest regulatory system in Canada, Boreal Plains Forest and Communities, Strategic and Operational Planning, Silviculture, Reclamation and Restoration, Integrated Landscape Management, Ecosystem-based Management, High Conservation Values, Natural Disturbances Model, and Research and Monitoring.
Please contact the following to receive a detailed itinerary or more information: Alexander Kostenko at akostenko@wwf.ru or Cristine Tugova at cristine.delamer@gmail.com
OTHER FIELD TRIPS
- Ancient Forest Tour
Duration: 1 Day (8 October)
Host: The Ancient Forest Alliance, Ken Wu
Itinerary: The Ancient Forest Alliance will guide participants to Stanley Park along some of the most spectacular old-growth trails in the park, the Tatlow and Lovers Trails where 14 feet wide, 800-year-old red cedars still stand.
Difficulty: Low
Fees: Approximately CAN$20 per person (meals not included)
Participants: Minimum 20 and maximum 30 people - Bike Tour of Olympic Village, Green Building and Brewery
Duration: 1 Day (7 October or 14 October)
Itinerary: This tour involves travelling to three different locations by bicycle
Location 1: Olympic Village including the district energy system, reclaimed intertidal zone, green building tour and the Salt Buildings.
Location 2: False Creek Flats South/Great Northern Way including a history of the area, the City’s greening efforts and green building tour options.
Location 3: Granville Island including historic buildings, a distillery and brewery tour and operational sustainability strategies in action.
Difficulty: Low-moderate
Fees: Approximately CAN$50 per person (extra meals not included)
Participants: Minimum 20 and maximum 30 people - Tall Timber Building Tour
Duration: 1 Day (7 October)
Itinerary:
8:30am: Leave hotel and travel by bus to the University of British Columbia
9am: Tour of the campus and the many buildings that display the variety of wood design on campus
12pm: Lunch
1pm: Museum of Anthropology tour with emphasis on First Nations
2pm: Travel back to the hotel
Difficulty: Low
Fees: Approximately CAN$60 per person (meals not included)
Participants: Minimum 20 and maximum 30 people - Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tree Top Tour
Duration: 1 Day (7 October or 14 October)
Host: Ecotrust Canada
Itinerary:
9am: Take bus from downtown Vancouver
10am: Arrive at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
1pm: Lunch
2:30pm: Return bus
Difficulty: Moderate
Fees: Approximately CAN$90 per person (meals not included)
Participants: Minimum 20 and maximum 30 people - Vancouver Island East Coast Tour
Duration: 3 Days (14-16 October)
Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel by bus to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. Ferry ride to Vancouver Island. Tour of the Harmac Pulp Mill in Namaimo.
Day 2: Cathedral Grove forest tour. Lunch in Port Alberni. Tour of Greenmax (smallholder) woodlot and forest management practices. BBQ at Rathtrevor Provincial Park.
Day 3: Drive to Nanaimo and take a scenic float plane flight back.
Difficulty: Low
Fees: Approximately CAN$400 per person (meals not included)
Participants: Minimum 20 and maximum 30 people
SELF-GUIDED FIELD TRIPS
- Western Vancouver Island
Description: We suggest taking 3-4 days to complete this trip. At the Western Edge of Vancouver Island, Tofino and Ucluelet offer an amazing west coast outdoor experience, including a local artist community, Tofino Botanical Gardens, Eco Rainforest Retreat and the Hesquiaht First Nation School.
Fee: CAN$700-CAN$1200 - Hiking trips
Description: A few possible hikes in local mountains including Mount Seymour, Cypress Falls and Lynn Valley.
Fee: No charge other than the costs of public transport/taxi.