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Ecosystem Restoration in the Rocky Mountain Trench

Description

This area of the province has faced many challenges. One of the most pervasive has been forest encroachment on areas that were once grassland. This has led to loss of biodiversity, increased danger of wildfires, and forest health issues. Tembec has developed some innovative practices, such as their chipping project, to address these issues. Basically, Tembec is chipping small trees that have previously been of no economic value, but that have created many of the problems listed above. By turning these small trees to chips, they are restoring economic value to the landscape, removing fuel for wildfires, and bringing back biological diversity. One measure that proves the value of this project is the list of groups that support it. Environmental groups, cattlemen, forestry professionals, naturalists, and communities agree that this type of program creates a win-win situation for everyone.

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Title
Ecosystem Restoration in the Rocky Mountain Trench
Date Issued
2005-02-22
Description
This area of the province has faced many challenges. One of the most pervasive has been forest encroachment on areas that were once grassland. This has led to loss of biodiversity, increased danger of wildfires, and forest health issues. Tembec has developed some innovative practices, such as their chipping project, to address these issues. Basically, Tembec is chipping small trees that have previously been of no economic value, but that have created many of the problems listed above. By turning these small trees to chips, they are restoring economic value to the landscape, removing fuel for wildfires, and bringing back biological diversity. One measure that proves the value of this project is the list of groups that support it. Environmental groups, cattlemen, forestry professionals, naturalists, and communities agree that this type of program creates a win-win situation for everyone.
Extent
1 Betacam SP videocassette : 1 & 2 Mixed Stereo ; 00:28:22
Geographic Location
Rocky Mountain Trench (B.C.)
Genre
Motion Pictures
Type
Moving Image
File Format
video/mp4
Language
English
Notes
Season 22 Episode 04
Terry Halleran; Kari Stuart-Smith - Forest Scientist, Tembec Inc.; John Bergenske - East Kootenay Environmental Society; Bill Bennett - MLA, Cranbrook; Ron Hrisook - Site Foreman, Tembec Inc.; Brian Dureski - Planning Superintendent, Kootenay South, Tembec Inc.; Dennis Rounsville - Vice President of BC Operations, Tembec Inc.; Troy Hromandnik - Chief Forester, Tembec Inc.; Dave White - President, B.C. Wildlife Federation; Elliott Phigin, East Kootenay Rancher
Identifier
UBC VT 2160.1/190; Westland_22_04
Collection
Westland
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Archives. Halleran Video Collection. UBC VT 2160.1/190
Date Available
2012-06-17
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from University Archives: http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives
AIPUUID
2158925a-7094-4b6b-8433-f6f75734c160
DOI
10.14288/1.0048492
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from University Archives: http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives