Schedule of Events
We are offering you two options for each breakout session. Sessions marked “Strategic” will focus on higher-level issues while the sessions marked “Applied” will highlight the on-the-ground issues. Attendees are free to move between the streams to get as much as possible out of the conference.
Click on speaker's names to view available biographies.
This page also features information on accommodations, Kelowna activities and professional development.
| Wednesday, April 7, 2010 (Pre-conference) |
| 8 am - 4 pm |
Optional Pre-Conference Workshop - Ethics and Obligations
Brian Robinson, RPF, Association of BC Forest Professionals |
5 pm |
Registration Desk Open until 9 pm |
| 6-7:30 pm |
Tour
Interior Logging Association's Forestry Education Van |
| 7:30-9 pm |
Public Forum - Wildfire 101: Are you prepared for the 2010 fire season?
- Fire Chief Wayne Snitzler – District of West Kelowna Fire Department (moderator)
- Steve Schell, RPF – Manager, Kamloops Fire Centre
- Fire Chief Rene Blanleil – Kelowna Fire Department
- Ron Dickinson, CRBO – Director of Development Services, City of Kelowna
All members are welcome to attend the forum and tour the Interior Logging Association’s Forestry Education Van.
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| Thursday, April 8, 2010 |
| 7 am |
Registration Desk Open until 7 pm |
| 8-9 am |
Coffee & Muffin Break (in trade show area) |
| 9-11 am |
Opening Plenary Session - Exporting to the World: The Road to China
- Dana Hayden, Deputy Minister (moderator)
- Jack Heavenor, Downie Timber
- Chris McIvor, West Fraser
- Ric Slaco, RPF, Interfor
- James Shepard, PEng, Canfor
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| 11:15 am-12:15 pm |
Strategic- Grizzly Bear Ecology, Management and Population Recovery in BC
- Tony Hamilton, MSc, RPBio, Ministry of Environment
- Sue Senger, PhD, RPBio, PAg, Windwalker Consulting Services
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Applied – Treating Fire-Maintained Ecosystems to Achieve Multiple Open Forest and Grassland Benefits and Values
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12:30-1:45 pm |
Inductees' Recognition Luncheon
Join your colleagues in welcoming the ABCFP's newest members. |
| 2-3 pm |
Strategic – First Nations and Forestry: New Opportunities
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Applied – From Silviculture to Morticulture: Managing Coarse Woody Debris for Biodiversity
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3-3:30 pm |
Coffee Break (in trade show area) |
| 3:30-4:30 pm |
ABCFP AGM and Incoming President’s Address
Richard Brouwer, RPF, 63rd ABCFP President
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| 4:45-5:45 pm |
Conversations with Council
Nick Arkle, RPF (moderator) |
Applied – Climate’s changing, things are happening in our watershed, are we ready for it?
- Dr. Anna Warwick Sears, Okanagan Basin Water Board (moderator)
- Dr. Denise Neilsen, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre
- Don Dobson, PEng, Dobson Engineering Ltd.
- Murray Wilson, RPF, Tolko Industries Ltd.
- Ron Mattiussi, MCIP, City of Kelowna
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6-7 pm |
Reception (in trade show area) |
| 7:15 pm - late |
Awards Dinner
Please join the president in recognizing significant contributions to forestry management by members and non-members. Entertainment by Small Change.
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Friday, April 9, 2010 |
| 7 am |
Registration Desk Open until noon |
| 7:30-8:30 pm |
Breakfast (in trade show area)
Grab breakfast to go while you visit exhibitors |
| 8:30-10:30 am |
Plenary Session – Log Exports: Good for business, bad for the economy?
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10:30-11 am |
Coffee Break (in trade show area) |
| 11-noon |
Strategic – Protecting Rural Communities from Wildfire
- Mike Dittaro, RPF, Ministry of Forests and Range
- Brent Langlois, First Nations’ Emergency Services Society
- John Davies, RPF, Valhalla Consulting
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Applied – Silviculture Survey Policy Q and A
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12:30-1:45 pm |
Ministry Lunch
John Rustad, Parliamentary Secretary for Silviculture and MLA for Nechako Lakes
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| 2-3:30 pm |
Can Tenure Reform Lead to Healthier Forest Business in BC?
- Alan Fry, RPF, Birchwood Forestry Consulting (moderator)
- John Allan, RPF, Council of Forest Industries
- Reid Carter, RPF, Brookfield Asset Management Inc.
- Brian McNaughton, RPF, BC Federation of Woodlots
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| 3:45 - 4:45 pm |
Resolutions Session |
| 4:45 pm |
Adjournment
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Accommodations
ExpoFor 2010 will be slightly shorter than normal to allow members to arrive the morning of April 8 and leave in the early evening of April 9 to minimize the number of hotel nights required.
Hotel Discount
The Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna is offering a discounted rate of $115/night for ExpoFor 2010 delegates.
To reserve your room, call the hotel directly at 250.860.6060 (ask for in-house reservations) or call the central reservations office toll free at 1.800.663.1144. Please quote group block name: Association of BC Forest Professionals and confirmation number: CCH-GFC9457.
Billeting and Roommate Matching
The ABCFP will facilitate a billet and roommate matching service on the Discussion Forum closer to April. Check this page often for more information.
Kelowna Activities
The Tourism Kelowna website (www.tourismkelowna.com) features detailed information on what to do, where to stay and eat, how to get there, and much more. Their online events calendar highlights activities taking place around ExpoFor 2010.
Additional information on Kelowna activities can be found in the document below.
Things to See and Do in Kelowna 
Professional Development
Each hour spent at ExpoFor 2010 in seminars and discussions is worth one credit towards an ABCFP Professional Development Certificate. Meals, entertainment and attendance at the trade show do not count as professional development activities. [more]
Additional Resources
Coast Capri Hotel
Past Events
Tourism Kelowna
Contact Us
Contact us for more information on the ExpoFor 2010 schedule of events.
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