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Russian Mine Tour
2000.1.1.1.13 · File · [between 1951 and 1992]
Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

Photographic negatives depict men on tour in unknown locations in Russia. Images depict urban areas, mining areas, construction of buildings, railway, mineral samples, and equipment including dump truck and electric shovel. Also includes images of area speculated to be a mine pit. Men on tour are dressed in formal attire.

Handwritten annotation in pencil on envelope containing negatives: "Russian 'Asbest' Mine Slides" "7 copies of each - 23 negatives - 161 prints".

Rustad holdings
2014.6.2.04 · File · 1970-2012
Part of Rustad & Dezell Family fonds

File consists of:

  • Department of National Revenue, Taxation Clearance Certificate October 31, 1970
  • photocopied correspondence regarding the Assignment of Lease No. 2324, Prince George Wood Preserving Ltd. to Rustad Bros. & Co. Ltd., Prince George (1990)
  • photocopied Affidavit and related correspondence
  • photocopied documents related to the transfer of Forest Licences A27771 and A33801 from Prince George Wood Preserving Ltd. to Rustad Bros. & Co. Ltd.
  • photocopied report "Methods of Crown Timber Disposal and Appraisal in British Columbia" by J.J. Juhasz (March, 1974)
  • History of Rustad Bros. purchase of Nielsen Sawmill, information from Jim Rustad 2012.
2003.4.3.009 · File · Feb. 1979
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 6: Hydrographical Studies Associated with Salmon in the Nanika and Morice Rivers" by R.A. Robertson, B.R. Eliasen, and O.K. Johansen.

2003.4.3.010 · File · Feb. 1979
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of "Salmon Studies Associated with the Potential Kemano II Hydroelectric Development - Volume 7: The Economic and Social Impact of the Kemano II Hydroelectric Project on British Columbia's Fisheries Resources" by William Sinclair.

Salmon Valley Ranch
2012.13.2.17.19 · File · 2005, Mar. 2007
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes and reproductions relating to the Salmon Valley Ranch. Also includes photographs depicting the Salmon Valley Ranch.

Scenario Planning Research
2007.11.1.27 · File · 1995-1997
Part of McGregor Model Forest Association fonds

File consists of research and administrative materials pertaining to Scenario Planning. File contains photocopied publications and printed web resources. Many of the materials have handwritten annotations. File includes: "Scenario Planning: A Tool for Strategic Thinking" by Paul J.H. Schoemaker, "The Art of the Long View" by Peter Schwartz, "Introduction to Scenarios & Key Steps to Developing Scenarios," "Scenarios for the Future of Japan" prepared by Nakamae International Economic Research and Global Business Network, "Sustainability: The Source of the Crisis" by Hardin Tibbs, "How to Build Scenarios" by Lawrence Wilkinson, information package for an "International Seminar and Summer School of Forest Scenario Modelling for Ecosystem Management at Landscape Level," "What Constitutes Best Forest Management" by G.L. Baskerville, printed webpages describing members of and services offered by the Global Business Network, a select bibliography for scenario planning, "The 1997 Leslie L. Schaffer Lectureship in Forest Science" by Daniel B. Botkin, "Matching Research with Problems" by G.L. Baskerville, printed webpages created by the Shell Oil Company, a Forest Renewal BC Research Program Application Form, correspondence from UBC and UNBC, an "Chapter 3: A Process for Model Building" (monograph title unknown), and a Scenario Planning Update. File includes MMFA administrative records, correspondence, and memoranda. File includes two UNBC student papers: "Designated Area Scenario" by students William Elliott, Trevor Harper, Janine Larmand, Ted Newbery, Dawn Sioga, and Nicola Swanney and "Community Forestry Scenario" by NREM 400 students Geoff Carrow, Megan D'Arcy, John Keen, Duncan Moss, David Paul and Ulla Vollmer.

2007.39.1.04 · File · 1953-1954
Part of Canadian Institute of Forestry fonds

File includes:

  • C.I.F. Annual Report of the Cariboo Section (1953-54) and related correspondence
  • Silviculture Report from C.I.F. Cariboo Section and related correspondence (1954)
  • correspondence related to membership applications and membership mailing list, 1953-1954.
Seed Prices and Planting
2016.5.1.27 · File · 2004-2011
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of information pages on seed prices for White Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, and Douglas Fir. File also includes email correspondence between Phil LaPage, Harry Coates, and Dave Coates. File also includes a page from the SPAR - Seed Planning and Registry for seedlot number 31456.

2003.4.4.5.01 · File · 1987
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a document produced by the Nechako Fisheries Conservation Program entitled "Settlement Agreement: 14 September 1987", which includes a copy of the settlement agreement between DFO, the provincial government and Alcan. Also includes copies of correspondence and news releases related to the creation of the settlement agreement.

"Shift in Forest Policy"
2007.45.1.15 · File · Sept. 15, 1987
Part of Horst Sander fonds

File consists of News Release regarding Major Shift in Forest Policy for British Columbia (September 15, 1987).

2003.4.4.4.32 · File · Feb. 1987
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of photocopies of Shirvell's handwritten reviews of Alcan expert reports. Includes Shirvell's reviews of the expert reports by A. Clyde Mitchell, Bruce W. Jenkins, and Donald W. Chapman. Also includes memoranda regarding the DFO's critical review of the Alcan expert reports.

2006.18.6.05 · File · Jan. 1992
Part of Aleza Lake Research Forest Society fonds

File consists of a photograph commemorating the signing of the first Aleza Lake Research Forest Management Plan. Front row, left to right: Ken Pendergast, BC Forest Service Prince George District Manager; Harry Coates, BCFS Forest Research Technician (1957-1993); John Revel, BCFS Silviculture Forester (1960-1993). Back row, left to right: Mike [?], BCFS Prince George Silviculture Manager; Henry Benskin, BCFS Research Branch; Michael Jull, BCFS Research Silviculturist, Prince George Region; Dan Lousier, BCFS Prince George Region Research Section Head; Brian Harding, Northwood Pulp & Timber Ltd. Woodlands Manager.

Silviculture activism
2016.5.2.05 · File · 1998-2008
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of news articles, correspondence, and biographical information largely concerning Harry Coates and his work for sustainable forest management.

Sinclair Mills
2012.13.2.17.27 · File · 1986, 2004-2011
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Sinclair Mills, a community along the East Line. Includes material regarding the development of a sawmill in Sinclair Mills and life in the community. Includes "Interview with Louisa Mueller" typed transcript of an interview with Louisa Mueller regarding her life at Sinclair Mills (29 Oct. 1999). File also includes photographs depicting various Sinclair Mills buildings, including of the silo and bunkhouse (2009-2010).

Site and plot photos
2016.5.4.07 · File · [19-?]
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of 35 photographs of trees, cleared forest land, experimental plots sites, plantations, equipment, and one photograph of Harry Coates.

  • 8 photos in folder "FES [Forest Experiment Station] [Stem?] Mapping"; photos include pictures of the Aleza Lake Research Forest Sign, trees, 3 photos from CP 410 Oct. 1992, and photo of Aleza Lake E loop [trail?] 1992
  • Black and white photo of a young Harry Coates
  • 5 photos in folder "SHEEP July 1990" include 2 photos of cleared land (back of each photo reads "Sheep penny?") and 3 photos of a an unknown piece of forestry equipment
  • 8 photos in folder "Fire" of various locations of fire damaged forests in 1992
  • 13 photos in "More Planting" envelope; photos include 1 from Red Rock plantation in 1971; 2 from Cedar Plot in Valemont in Fall 1992; 2 from Cedar Goat R[oad] Fall 1992; 2 from [Compan Plantation?], Spittal Creek Fall 1992; Douglas Fir, Valemount - Cedar [Creal?]; Spaced Aspen Spittal Creek Fall 1992; 2 Cedar Plot, Spittal Creek, Fall 1992; Whit Pine Spittal Creek Fall 1992; Buckhorn B. Spruce 1978.
Site D
2016.5.1.26 · File · 1997-2001
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of notes and data on Side D small block planting of interior spruce emblings.

Site preparation research
2016.5.3.05 · File · 1989-1999
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of published research including: "Rotation-length effects of site preparation"; "Nature of Growth Responses in Long-term Field Experiments with Special Reference to Pinus Radiata" (1989); "Bednesti Site: Testing the Biological Effectiveness of Mechanical Site Preparation Equipment (1992).

2012.05.01.01 · File · Jun. 1967
Part of Columbia Cellulose Company, Ltd. fonds

File consists of a folder containing documents describing Skeena Kraft Limited. Folder consists of:

  • Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget--A Forest Products Giant
  • Columbia Cellulose Company, Limited--A Corporate History
  • Two World-Wide Sales Organizations to Market Skeena Kraft Pulp
  • Skeena Kraft Limited Adopts Distinctive Housemark Symbol Adapted from Sun Totem, Kee-War-Kow, Family Crest of Sky People
  • The Nass and Skeena Valleys--A New Economic Region Terrace and Prince Rupert are Hubs in Finance and Services
  • MISSING: Twinriver Timber Limited: New Company Created to Administer Two Tree Farm Licence Areas
  • The Forests Behind the Coast Range Produce Superior Pulp
  • Efficient New Woodroom Highlights Skeena Mill
  • Integrating Two Power Systems--A Marriage with Convenience One Power Group Serves Two Mills
  • Pulping Group Features Flexible Bleaching Sequence and World's Largest Flakt Drier
  • New Dams Create Huge Storage Area for Skeena Water Supply
  • Advanced Process Control Techniques Employ Computers Extensively
  • Skeena Kraft Mill Quality Control and Process Control Tune Mill to Produce Prime Quality Pulps
  • Co-ordination and Administration of Construction and Design of Skeena Kraft Shared by H.A. Simons and Central Engineering of Columbia Cellulose
  • Purchasing and Traffic Departments Buy and Move More than 25,000 Tons of Materials During Skeena Kraft Construction Co-ordinated Sea and Land Transport System Introduced
  • Skeena Kraft--Hundreds of New Jobs Canada-Wide Recruiting Programme Attracts New Workers to Growing Nass-Skeena Region;
  • Also includes 19 photographs; 12 technical drawings and diagrams; 2 maps;
  • Promotional pamphlet "The Skeena Kraft Story."
Soil conservation documents
2023.2.1.02 · File · 1990-2009
Part of Dr. Paul Sanborn fonds

File of documents consist of a mixture of internal government reports, including reports prepared by consultants, superseded manuals, and training manuals. Most deal with soil conservation in forestry settings, but there is a report on soil conservation in relation to agricultural soils which Paul Sanborn did under contract to Agriculture Canada in 1991.

Includes the following items:

Cuthbert, John. 1991. Why the concern about soil degradation in British Columbia? An address by John Cuthbert, Chief Forester, Ministry of Forests to be delivered by Lois Dellert, Acting Assistant Chief Forester to the 1991 Logging Seminar, October 1991. Prince George, B.C.

J. Hunt & Associates Inc. 1998. Soil compaction and disturbance: status of forestry research and operational trials in British Columbia. Prepared for Lorne Bedford, British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Forest Practices Branch, March 1998.

Ministry of Forests (n.d. – probably ca. 1990). Soil conservation guidelines for timber harvesting: interior British Columbia.

Ministry of Forests. 1994. Interim soil conservation guidelines for mechanical site preparation: interior British Columbia.

Ministry of Forests (n.d. – probably ca. 1993-95). [excerpt: internal report on soil physical properties in relation to soil disturbance at research site near 70 Mile House, B.C.]

Ministry of Forests. 1996. Audit level soil conservation survey course.

Ministry of Forests. 2002. Forest soil conservation and rehabilitation in British Columbia: opportunities, challenges, and techniques … with examples from recent research. Forest Science Program. March 2002. Available online at https://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/bro/bro70.pdf (accessed 2023)

Ministry of Forests. 2005. Protocol for soil resource stewardship monitoring: cutblock level. Version 1.0.

Ministry of Forests. 2005. Protocol for soil resource stewardship monitoring: cutblock level. Version 1.0. [Superseded version]

Ministry of Forests. 2009. Protocol for soil resource stewardship monitoring: cutblock level. Version 5.0. [Current version as of March 2023; available from: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/forestry/frep/frep-docs/indicators-soils-protocol.pdf]

Rollerson, T.P. (n.d.) Windthrow study, Queen Charlotte Woodlands Division. Prepared for: Queen Charlotte Woodlands Division. Land Use Planning Advisory Team, Woodland Services, Macmillan Bloedel Limited, Nanaimo, BC.

Sanborn, P. 1991. An evaluation of soil conservation under three tillage systems for the Peace River region of British Columbia: soil physical properties. ARDSA Project 23011. Submitted to: Agriculture Canada, Vancouver, B.C. [Unpublished report; cited by: van Vliet, L. J. P., Kline, R. and Hall, J. W. 1993. Effects of three tillage treatments on seasonal runoff and soil loss in the Peace River region. Can. J. Soil Sci. 73: 469-480. https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.4141/cjss93-048 ]

Schwab, J.W. 1993. Interim terrain and slope stability mapping standards, Prince Rupert Forest Region. B.C. Forest Service, Prince Rupert Forest Region.

Thompson, S. 1991. Provincial soil disturbance summary: 1989-1990 results. Prepared for: B.C. Ministry of Forests, Forest Site Degradation and Rehabilitation Committee. Frontline Forest Research, Nelson, B.C.

Thompson, S. 1999. Evaluation of surface erosion on forest roads: a summary of 1st year sampling results. Submitted to Peter Jordan, Ministry of Forests, Nelson Forest Region. January 1999.

Thompson, S.R., P.M. Osberg. 1992. Soil disturbance after logging in British Columbia, 1991 results. Prepared for: Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, May 1992.

Watt, B. (n.d.) Soil disturbance after logging on 11 sites in the Cariboo Forest Region, 1993. Prepared for: Timber Section, Cariboo Forest Region.

2023.2.2.5.5 · File · 1991
Part of Dr. Paul Sanborn fonds

Original Land Resource Research Institute soil description detail forms prepared by Scott Smith for 3 locations, annotated on covers as follows:
SS91010 Lost Chicken Regosol Paleosol 26/6/91
SS91011 Lost Chicken Ash in Felty Peat 27/6/91
SS91013 Lost Chicken Mine “Up the Creek” ash site 28/6/91

Each of the three forms contains an attached annotated Polaroid photograph depicting each site.

2016.5.1.11 · File · 1994-1996
Part of Harry Coates fonds

File consists of training materials related to soil disturbance surveying. These include a "Soil Disturbance Survey Course Workbook" (1994) and excerpts from the "Soil Conservation Surveys Guidebook."

"Sold Down the River"
2003.4.3.050 · File · Dec. 1993
Part of Kemano Completion Project Dispute Collection

File consists of a December 1993 issue of Harrowsmith (Vol.18:4, iss. 112) that features an article by John Goddard entitled "Sold Down the River" regarding the Kemano Completion Project controversy.