Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.
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.
"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 copyprint reproduced from the British Columbia Forest Service photographic records held at BC Archives.
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 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.
Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.
Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.
Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.
Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.
Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr.
Original photographic print included in "Northern Interior Forest Experiment Station: Report of Preliminary Investigations" by Percy Barr. Photograph depicts mature spruce and balsam reproduction.
Caption describing photograph: "1922 burn Giscome, stand of immature birch 35', 20 yrs, Dom stem 8" D.B.H. Understory Rubus, Rosa, Cornus moss, Aralia Snowverry, Columbine - scat Corylus. Stand originally Douglas fir, Spruce and Balsam. Well drained lacustrine deposits. Potential grazing." Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "Fine stand of immature birch on imperfectly drained clay of lacustrine origin. Scattered Spruce, Douglas fir and balsam, understory mountain ash, thimbleberry, RO Dogwood, corylus, rosa, Mtn maple and willow. Ht 45', 10" DBH age 25 years. (Dom 200 stems/ac) South of Ranger Station, Aleza Lake." Harry Coates stands in the photograph for scale.
Caption describing photograph: "Excellent stand of Lodgepole Pine on coarse gravelly sily (old beach). Height 90' 7-11" DBH. Age 65 years. 6 miles SW of Prince George, Highway 16 West."
Caption describing photograph: "Good stand of Lodgepole Pine pulp wood, on Pine View Series, with scattered understory of Black Spruce. Pine 5-9" DBH. 65' high, 80 years. Black Spruce, 4.6" DBH. 35' high. Moderately drained silty clay. Cale Creek, Highway 97."
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."
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.
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."
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.