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).
File consists of forest research materials in various stages of publication, which informed Harry Coates' professional practice. File includes:
- "Forestry Canada in the Pacific & Yukon Region" contact list pamphlet
- "Summary of Forestry Canada Forest File Research in the Prince George Forest Region 1966-94" prepared by Stephen W. Tylor and Bruce D. Lawson, Revised February 1995
- "Silviculture Opportunities in the Vanderhoof Area" tour
- "Hardwood Stand Rehabilitation: Stand and Site Treatment Evaluations at Stewart Lake"
- "Contortatallens Rotstabilitet Proveniensens inflytande" by Owe Martinsson och Jan-Erik Lundh 1981 *
"Soil Disturbance Workshop" - "Bednesti Site: Testing the Biological Effectiveness of Mechanical Site Preparation Equipment" MSP Contractors Tour May. 5, 1992
- Hand-drawn map to Shelley attached to "Silviculture Site Preparation Equipment Study" by J Maxwell, revised 1989
- "A Joint Swedish Canadian Forest Industry University Project: A species-genotype-environment-interaction study"
- "Silviculture Policy and Treatment Guidelines for the Prince George Forest Region"
- R.H. Tables 0-Over 6,000 Feet Elevation
- "The Armason Method: Comparing Techniques Required in a Study of Root Development" by Elaine Goodvin, CNC Forest Resource Student, December 4, 1991
- Faxed forestry project descriptions (1993)
- "Some 'Physioclimatic' Background Information"
- "Lodgepole pine toppling, and a review of some factors which may be related to toppling" by G. Dykstra.
File consists of many printed articles from the Journal of Applied Ecology, the Journal of Mammology, Can. J. For. Res. [Canadian Journal of Forest Research?], J. Wildl. Manage. [Journal of Wildlife Management], Province of British Columbia Ministry of Forests Research Notes, and typed reports. All of these reports were authored or co-authored by Thomas P. Sullivan, often along with Druscilla S. Sullivan or Richard A. Moses.
File consists of handbooks and guidebooks on forest species identification and forest inspection as well as Forest Officer Field Guides in British Columbia. These include:
- Field Guide to Causes of Seedling Damage & Mortality in First Year Plantations
- Harvesting Edible Wild Mushrooms in British Columbia
- Drag Scarification in British Columbia (1979)
- Mechanical Site Preparation Reminders
- Planting Quality Inspection (1986)
- Enhancing Forest Growth Fertilizing our Forests
- Metric Practice Guide: For Forestry Research
- Site Preparation Strategies to Manage Soil Disturbance: Interior Sites (1990)
- Aircraft Use Forest Officer Field Reference (1989)
- Scarification
- Dissemination and Application of Research Information in the Field (1972).
File consists of recreational guides from various places in British Columbia, especially Northern British Columbia. Guides include:
- The North Ridge Ecr-Trail Guide: Aleza Lake Research Forest
- Cluculz Lake Silviculture Demonstration Area: Trail Guide
- Willow River Interpretive Trail
- Crooked River Forest Self-Guided Circle Tour
- Forests for the World Interpretive Trail Guide
- Cottonwood Island Nature Park: Habitat Enhancement.
Series consists of published materials collected by Harry Coates for his research and work in forestry. Materials consist of journal articles, government publications, and guidebooks. Series also includes ephemera consisting of recreational guides for parks, trails, and forests.
File consists of notes, charts, and photographs showing forest management. May have been for a presentation by Harry Coates.
File consists of possible speaking notes and related materials by Harry Coates on the need for sustainable forests.
File consists of fliers for Northern Silviculture Committee Winter Workshops in 2016 and 2017.
File consists of five posters Harry Coates created to convey his ideas about sustainable forest management. Posters contain photographs and text.
File consists of indenture made between H. Cathcart, Deputy Minister of Lands for the Province of British Columbia, and J.P. Olinger of Rolla, B.C. Includes stumpage prices; conditions of logging; associated costs; and a map of Peace River District outlining the area to be logged.
File consists of indenture made between H. Cathcart, Deputy Minister of Lands for the Province of British Columbia, and Eagle Lake Sawmill, Ltd. of Giscome , B.C. Includes stumpage prices; conditions of logging; associated costs; and a map of Peace River District outlining the area to be logged.
File consists of a timber license originally issued in Victoria 19 October 1911 by the Government of the Province of British Columbia, department of Lands, through the Land Act and Amendments to Frederick Ormes, Administrator of the Estate of Susan (?) Ormes. Additional attached licenses subsequently issued in 1919, 1951 and 1953.
File consists of an index of timber sales within a ledger. Most entries contain the following information: Timber Sale No.; Applicant; Area or Vicinity; Contract Awarded to; Date of Contract; Date of Expiry; Extension Noted." Stamped annotation on the verso of the ledge front cover: "Library of Donald T. Grant District Forester".
File consists of a photocopy of the article "Local history regained at Aleza research forest".
File consists of papers, drafts, articles, and memos consisting of Harry Coates' reflections and opinions on the history and changes in the forest industry.
File consists of news articles, correspondence, and biographical information largely concerning Harry Coates and his work for sustainable forest management.
File consists of information on the research done at Aleza Lake Research Forest and the history of that research.
File consists of research materials related to the history of forestry on BC and the Aleza Lake Research Forest.
File consists of drafts of sections for one or more publications on the history of forestry in BC.
File consists of a draft of "My History" from "Our Forests can be Sustainable through Research and Silviculture" with handwritten notes on the back of the pages; a page entitled "The foundations of forestry"; and "The Way It Was: the History of Aleza Lake" by Ethelwynn MacArthur.
Series consists of materials reflecting Harry Coates life-long dedication and activism for sustainable forest management. Series also reflects Harry Coates' interest in forest history; series includes old forest industry records collected by Harry Coates including a timber sales ledger and timber license.
File consists of a licence and framed certificates and photographs for Harry Coates. File includes:
- Scaling Licence (1962)
- two certificates celebrating Harry Coates' 25 years of service with the Forest Service (1982)
- photograph of Harry Coates, [Ted or Jed?] Baker, and John Revel at Aleza Lake Research Forest Re-opening July 9, 1992.
- Photograph of Harry Coates and John Revel, identifying plaque reads "Buckhorn Lake E.P. 660".
File consists of "Prince George Regional Research Project Inventory February 18, 1992" prepared by Winn Hays and Harry Coates, which includes personnel contact information. File also includes handwritten notes and a reproduction of a telegram sent from the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada Limited to the Hudson's Bay Company in Fort St. James on October 13, 1936.
File consists of notes and documentation for Sx 84118.
File consists of "History of the Buckhorn Research Demonstration Area Prince George Forest Region" by J. Revel Nov. 1988 and maps, diagrams, and documentation for:
- Sx 84119G
- Sx 87109G
- EP 976.02.02
- EP 697
- EP 1185
- File also include three large maps: a reproduction of a BC Forest Service Aleza Lake Research Forest map, North Eastern British Columbia Fire Location Map (1961), and map of Summit Lake, Cariboo District B.C. (1966).
File consists of printed tables of data from SX 84118.
File consists of documentation on E.P. 668 and a two printed satellite images of E.P. 549.2.
File consists of various documents including:
- plantation charts at McLeod Lake
- notes on lodgepole pine
- notes entitled "A Sustainable Forest for Tomorrow"
- notes on white spruce
- "B.C. Natural Resources"
- E.P. 966 Post-Planting Ecophysiology on Interior Spruce Handout, 92.07.30 Tour
- "The Rise and Fall of Lodgepole Pine"
- Aleza Lake Research Forest "Historic Timber Sales" map (2013)
- "The Need to Develop a Sustainable Forest"
- "1992 N.S.C. Field Tour" Aleza Lake Research Forest"
- Typed notes entitled "Fifty Years of Practical Research - White Spruce and Lodgepole Pine" consisting of brief point-form notes on white spruce, lodgepole pine, and other species
- "E.P. 972.01 The Biological Effectiveness of Mounding and Herbicide Treatments Handout, 92.07.30 Tour"
- Photocopy of page from Appendix II of EP 668
- Edits to text entitled "Forest Management in BC: Evolve or Die" and accompanying email exchange
- handwritten notes
- photocopied pages from E.P. 786.06 and 859.03 report
- correspondence regarding presentation.
File consists of Harry Coates CV.
File consists of "E.P. 646.1 Progress Report #1 White Spruce Provenance Plantation Estab. 1965 (Buckhorn)" by J. Revel 66 01 07.
File consists of "E.P. 646.2 Progress Report #2 Effects of Altitudinal and Latitudinal Displacement of White and Engelmann Spruce Provenances" by G. Kiss (1979).
File consists of:
- "E.P. 972.01 The Biological Effectiveness of Mounding and Herbicide Treatments Handout, 92.07.30 Tour"
- "E.P. 972.03 The Biological Effectiveness of Prescribed Fire Handout, 92.07.30" and other documentation regarding E.P. 972.03.
File consists of photocopied documentation for E.P. 646.3 Reciprocal Planting of Spruce Provenances in the Rocky Mountain Trench along with printed satellite maps from Bing Maps. File also includes a map of Buckhorn Barn showing reserve no. EP 505, research & R.N. projects. Map includes annotations for EP 646.3.
File consists of a field notebook recording notes from experimental plots, phone numbers, and other notes. Notebook contained four photographs found together in a section of blank pages of the notebook. The photographs depict research trial seedling assessment for E.P. 668.
File consists of maps and notes of Experimental Plot 668.
File consists of a "Operational Manual with Instructions to Forest Officers in Forest Protection" by the Province of British Columbia Department of Lands (Forest Branch) 1942. File includes letters, notices, and updates to the manual.
File consists of 4 computer disks with Grid Data Catalog (GDC) files.
File consists of E.P. 657.06 Test Site Report, region 10 Mackenzie site 2 Carpet Lake, Block 93 & 94.
File consists of E.P. 657.06 Test Site Report, region 10 Mackenzie site 5 Salmon Lake, Block 99 & 100.
File consists of E.P. 657.06 Test Site Report, region 10 Mackenzie site 4 Weston Creek, block 97 & 98.
File consists of E.P. 657.06 Test Site Report, region 8 Willow site 3 Camp 4 Block 75 & 76.
File consists of E.P. 657.06 Test Site Report, region 10 Mackenzie site 1 Blackwater, block 91 & 92.
File consists of E.P. 657.06 Test Site Report, region 10 Mackenzie site 3 Dog Creek Block 95 & 96.
File consists of E.P. 657.06 Test Site Report, region 9 Nechako site 2 Fraser Lake, Block 83 & 84.
File consists of notes and documentation for experiment 657.06.
File consists of documentation for various field sites. File also includes Harry Coates employment contracts (restricted). File also includes a Forest Cover Map Series 93H.093 1998-JUN-02 010, produced by the inventory branch of the Ministry of Forests, Province of British Columbia; Timber supply area: Prince George.
File consists of:
- "A Short Course on Mapping Forest Lands Sept. 21-23/72. Prince George (Feb. 15-19/71). Victoria. as for Glacial Landforms and Surficial Materials" - G. Runka
- "Landforms and Soils of Prince George Area: Field Trip September 23, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m."
- "A Selected Bibliography on Surficial Geology, Glaciation & Permafrost Pertaining to the Prince George Forest District" compiled by N. Keser and J. Murphy
- "Soil Classification and Mapping" L.M. Lavkulich
- "Description of Landforms (Cordillera and Pacific Coast)" - G.G. Runka.
File consists of course materials for an UNBC course on Forest Ecology taught in 1973.
File consists of Field Cards from site G, and Field Notebooks from Sites J, K, M, N.