Caption describing photograph: "As GBW Film 4 Frame 11 (2007.1.30.2.048)." Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
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)
Caption describing photograph: "Ground vegetation of swamp, ledum, carex and betula. Main Access Road, F.E.S. Aleza Lake."
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.
Caption describing photograph: "Tamarack Larch on the West side of E.P. 646.1." Harry Coates stands in the photograph.
Caption describing photograph: "Tamarack Larch planted 1965 on the East side of E.P. 646.1. 1969 leader = 13", 1968 leader = 12", 1967 leader = 4", 1966 leader = 7". Wildling transplanted from Tamarack Lake." Harry Coates stands in the photograph.
Caption describing photograph: "Tamarack Larch planted 1965 on the East side of E.P. 646.1. 1969 leader = 13", 1968 leader = 12", 1967 leader = 4", 1966 leader = 7". Wildling transplanted from Tamarack Lake." Harry Coates stands in the photograph.
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.
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - Condition of 1965 post-scarification on C.P. 58. Severe brush invasion." A man stands in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - Condition of 1965 pre-scarification on C.P. 58 (poor coverage), fair to good regeneration B-S [Alpine Fir-Spruce], still receptive."
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - Re-growth of brush (ferns, grass, horsetail, Rubus). Old T.F.L. #28. Logged 1963, planted Spring 1965." A man stands in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - As in No. 7 [2007.1.30.2.123], illustrating competitive ability of 2+1 Spruce."
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - As in No. 7 [2007.1.30.2.123], illustrating poor growth of 2+0 planted at same time and on same site as No. 8 [2007.1.30.2.124], brush and grass removed for photo."
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - Severely scalped area of 1965 post-scarification, no re-growth of brush, very little regeneration of S-B [Spruce-Balsam or Spruce-Alpine Fir] much of which killed by drought and/or frost heaving." A man kneels in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - Species Comparison - Typical first season leader (+/-12") on 2+1 Lodgepole Pine. Woodall Creek. High Site, outwash sands, after post-scarification."
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - Species Comparison - Typical first season leader (+/-3") on 2+1 White Spruce adjacent row to No. 1 [2007.1.30.2.126]"
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - Typical Spruce-Alpine Fir Stand."
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - Typical stocking compatible with pre-scarification. C.P. 58."
Caption describing photograph: "T.F.L. #30 - View of McGregor Plateau with McGregor Mountains on horizon, Fraser River with Limestone Creek in foreground."
Map of Timber Sale X9696 shows the area for the TSX with spruce balsam timber. Location is 4 miles from the Myra Station of the Kettle Valley Railway.
Photographer's photo number R888. No caption on back of photograph to glean further information. Title provided based on contextual information from related photographs and documents.
Map of Timber Sale X9696 shows topography for the area. Location is 4 miles from the Myra Station of the Kettle Valley Railway.
Map of Timber Sale X9696 shows topography for the area. Location is 4 miles from the Myra Station of the Kettle Valley Railway.
Caption describing photograph: "Top Pruning of 1 1/2 + 1 1/2 Lodgepole Pine at Red Rock Nursery. Block No. 1. Pruned to 8". Control."
Caption describing photograph: "Top Pruning of 1 1/2 + 1 1/2 Lodgepole Pine at Red Rock Nursery. Block No. 3. Pruned to 8". Control."
Caption describing photograph: "Foreground cultivated in readiness for establishment of seed or transplant beds. Backgroun is transplant area est. Spring 1966."
Map of Timber Sale X9696 shows the area for the TSX with the location of plots, roads, traverse posts, and the Forest Branch cabin. Location is 4 miles from the Myra Station of the Kettle Valley Railway.
Caption describing photograph: "Typical bark form. 9.3" DBH"
Caption describing photograph: "Typical of general opinion of growth and form of Black Spruce. Associated with poorly drained saucer shaped terrain. Organic soil developed over impervious clay. Ht 35', 5-7" DBH age 120 years. Prince George Airport Road." Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "Typical Devils Club site, imperfectly drained silty clay. West Branch Road, F.E.S. Aleza Lake."
Caption describing photograph: "Typical of extensive cultivation of Bednesti silty loams and silt in Wright Creek and Salmon River Area. Forage crops, seed timothy, grains and root crops. Much of lacustrine deposits within 20 mile radius have this potential."
Photographer's photo number R883. Caption on back of photograph states: "Typical patch of old windfall in cutting in X9696."
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: "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.
Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.
Caption describing photograph: "Typical young aspen and Willow cover over the area now in seedling or transplant beds. Hand pulled, rough broken, rooted prior to plowing (by inmate crews April 1966)."
Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.
Item is a copyprint reproduced from the British Columbia Forest Service photographic records held at BC Archives.
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.
Caption describing photograph: "Eaglet Lake, Giscome. Low land lacustrine deposits. Cleared for forage crops and pasture. Willow and alder on right - typical cover prior to clearing. Refer to GBW Film 1 Frame 3 ( 2007.1.30.2.003 )"
Caption describing photograph: "1920 horse logging. View of residual stand. Devils Club site. Imperfectly drained silty clay. Very good growth, form and vigour. East Loop Road, F.E.S. Aleza Lake." Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
No caption provided with photograph. Similar photograph has the following caption: "View of transplant and seed bed areas, established Spring 1966. Buildings moved from Forest Service warehouse site on 15 Ave."
No caption provided with photograph. Similar photograph has the following caption: "View of transplant and seed bed areas, established Spring 1966. Buildings moved from Forest Service warehouse site on 15 Ave."
Caption describing photograph: "View of transplant and seed bed areas, established Spring 1966. Buildings moved from Forest Service warehouse site on 15 Ave."
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: "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."