Item is a copyprint reproduced from the British Columbia Forest Service photographic records held at BC Archives.
Item is a copyprint reproduced from the British Columbia Forest Service photographic records held at BC Archives.
Photograph shows an aerial view of Aleza Lake Research Forest in spring season.
Photograph shows an aerial view of Aleza Lake Research Forest in spring season.
Photograph shows an aerial view of Aleza Lake Research Forest in spring season.
Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.
"Another expression of the high morale which prevailed was a joint project which we pursued after hours, on our own time. Out of one huge spruce log we made a set of furniture using an axe and a crosscut saw. We made chairs, a table and a sofa." -- quote from Cedric W. Walker (1907-2003) in "An Early History of the Research Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range" (p. 48)
Item is a photograph of a copy print, resulting in a low quality photographic reproduction. Reproduced as a print, slide, and a negative. Location of original photograph is unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
John Gerlitzki depicted.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
"After we made the acquaintance of several girls living in Aleza Lake village, they would be invited to come to the camp on a Sunday to enjoy the music. Social events were infrequent, so they did not complain about having to travel three miles by rail and then walking another three-quarters of a mile on a foot trail that was sometimes quite muddy." -- from An Early History of the Research Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range (p. 48)
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Frank Dickson was a UBC pathologist who studied heart rot in balsam at Aleza Lake Experimental Station (and also gave great haircuts).
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Frank Dickson was a UBC pathologist who studied heart rot in balsam at Aleza Lake Experimental Station (and also gave great haircuts).
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
"Ray Sansom, an assistant ranger at Aleza Lake, was hired as station foreman by the Research Division. He and his family moved into the log cabin at A.L.E.S." --from the notes of Ralph Schmidt in accompanying file
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
"Ray Sansom, an assistant ranger at Aleza Lake, was hired as station foreman by the Research Division. He and his family moved into the log cabin at A.L.E.S." --from the notes of Ralph Schmidt in accompanying file
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
"The Y.M.F.T.P. (Young Men's Forestry Training Plan) supported a big crew at Aleza Lake in 1936. Jim Kinghorn's dad [H.C. Kinghorn] was the foreman. Many improvements were made at Aleza. Jim Kinghorn (10 years old) is sitting on the newly constructed dam." -- from the notes of Ralph Schmidt in accompanying file
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
"Jim Kinghorn (now retired from CFS) [d. Feb. 2014] and his dad [H.C. Kinghorn] in front of the boarded-up research residence. Although Aleza was a busy place there was no money for research and no need for housing." -- from the notes of Ralph Schmidt in accompanying file
Item is a photograph of a copy print that has been reproduced as a slide, resulting in low photographic quality. Location of original photograph unknown.
File contains various correspondence regarding 1964 annual cuts for sawmills in the area, memoranda consisting of various administrative issues such as the 1973 amalgamation of Purden Lake and Aleza Lake, and the sale of lumber previously infested by spruce beetles. File also contains 1972 applications to purchase Crown timber and road use, as well as 1966 logging permits.
File contains timber sale contracts and related correspondence between the Department of Lands and the Northland Spruce Lumber Company.
File contains photocopies of timber sale contracts and general correspondence between Olson and Bjorklund Sawmills Limited and the Department of Lands and Forests.
File contains timber sale contracts and logging inspection reports between the Department of Lands and Forests and the Fichtner Lumber Company.
File contains timber sale contracts and general correspondence between the Department of Lands and Forests and the Fichtner Lumber Company Limited.
File contains general correspondence and timber sale contracts between the Department of Lands and Forests and the Fichtner Lumber Company Limited.
File contains timber sale contracts and logging inspection reports between the Department of Lands and Forests and the Fichtner Lumber Company Limited.
File contains correspondence and diagrams regarding potential harvesting of spruce beetle killed trees from Northwood Pulp and Timber Limited.
File contains ecosystem treatment data sheets from Northwood Pulp and Timber Limited.
File contains a preliminary working plan from 1950.
Caption describing photograph: "Typical Spruce-Balsam tree length logs from mature Spruce-Balsam types. T.F.L. 29 at Giscome S/M/." Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "Typical of wetter ground of lacustrine deposits, originally willow and alder with scattered low quality conifer col (spruce). (Skunk Cabbage) (Urtica) (A-D) 1922 burn Giscome. Definitely higher use is grazing or forage prod."
Caption describing photograph: "Soil (sod) development over lacustrine deposits. Depth to carbonated layer (1922 fire) 2.5", depth to parent material 6". Note blocky structure of deposit (clay). Root penetration to 1'. Root penetration of willow and aspen to 1.5'. Blocky structure from fluctuating water table, gentle slope to land form."
Caption describing photograph: "Typical residual after clear cutting and scarifying. West Branch, F.E.S. Aleza Lake. (Strip 1N SE Cor). Residual stems damaged B understory, occasional poor quality Spruce. Old growth birch generally with complete cover of alder (15') Thimbleberry and AD."
Caption describing photograph: "Young Pine and Black Spruce growing in spahgnum, ledum carex and betula. Lodgepole Pine and Black Spruce. 30 yrs 18' high. Note Film 2 Frames 3, 4, and 5 (2007.1.30.2.015-017) within 1 chain of edge of swamp. Main Access Road, F.E.S. Aleza Lake."
Caption describing photograph: "Outline of Black Spruce showing dense crown form, high occurrence of multiple tops, long columnar crown with drooping branch form. Trees range between 55-70' and 10-14" DBH. Imperfectly drained clay - E.S. site. Note W Spruce vol removed by logging. Main Access Road, F.E.S. Aleza Lake."
Caption describing photograph: "Condition after clear cut logging. Birch, balsam, thimbleberry, raspberry, E.S. and fern. Main Access Road, F.E.S. Aleza Lake."
Caption describing photograph: "White Spruce within 20' of pine (see GBW Film 3 Frame 1 - 2007.1.30.2.026). Same age, same site. Height 5' 1966 leader 6". Adelges." Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "Scarification after logging (clear cut). East Loop Road. F.E.S. Aleza Lake. Sandy silt. O site." Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "Internal view of GBW Film 3 Frame 5 (2007.1.30.2.029)" Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
No caption provided with photograph. Depicts an immature Black Spruce (Picea mariana), possibly located in John Revel's garden in Prince George.
Caption describing photograph: "As GBW Film 4 Frame 4 (2007.1.30.2.042)"