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WSCA Rumour Mill RoundUpDate Volume 16, Issue 9
Warning: Some of the facts in this edition are scary. Irresponsible Gunfire an Emerging Threat to Forestry Workers Sign of trouble for forestry crews Reckless target shooting is a growing threat to forestry workers around the Fraser Valley according to recent reports from contractors. It’s become such a hazard foresters in one … Read more
WSCA Rumour Mill RoundUpdate Volume 16, Issue 8
May 6, 2016 Volume 16, Issue 8 Warning: Some of the figures contained in this edition may be facts. Forests Minister Brings Silviculture Service Providers into Compensation Fund MFLNRO Minster Steve Thomson announced today the addition of $1-million to the Forestry Service Providers Compensation Fund, including a $500,000 sub-account intended to provide relief to silviculture … Read more
WSCA Rumour Mill RoundUpdate Volume 16, Issue 7
Western Silvicultural Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate April 22, 2016 Volume 16, Issue 7 Warning: Some of the facts contained in this edition may be mixed with figures. Starting With the Weather… This being Earth Day, and, so far, the warmest year on record for the planet we will mention the local weather. The Blob, … Read more
Some Advice for Recognizing Durable Boots
There are various styles of boots that can be considered for silviculture work. Some include: Traditional leather work/logging boots Leather hiking/climbing boots Leather hunting boots Vulcanized rubber boots Combination vulcanized rubber and leather boots Combination synthetics and leather boots Because there are so many brands and styles in the market for these kinds of … Read more
WSCA Rumour Mill RoundUpdate Volume 16, Issue 6
Western Silvicultural Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate March 24, 2016 Volume 16, Issue 6 Warning: Some of the facts contained in this article may be more interesting that important. Clearing Saw Workshop to Review Removing Safeguards And Other Habits For years many operators have removed safeguards on their clearing saws to make them more productive, … Read more
WSCA Rumour Mill RoundUpdate Volume 16, Issue 5
Western Silvicultural Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate March 11, 2016 Volume 16, Issue 5 Warning: Some of the facts contained in this RoundUpDate may be linked to form an idea. Therefore this RoundUpDate may contain induced ideas. This edition also refers to aliens, which are not facts, or necessarily a good idea. Why the Province’s … Read more
WSCA Rumour Mill RoundUpdate Volume 16, Issue 4
Warning: Where RoundUpDate contents use figurative language containing facts, the facts may seem less factual. Warming Arctic and Jet Stream Muppet Flailing — Another Early Spring and Dry Summer? Admittedly that’s a tough headline to follow. But let’s try. Take a look at the graphic above. Why is the arctic so out of whack? One … Read more
WSCA Rumour Mill RoundUpDate Volume 16, Issue 3
Western Silvicultural Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate February 12, 2016 Volume 16, Issue 3 Warning: Some of the facts contained in this issue were used at the 2016 WSCA Conference. Forests Minster to Consider Ways to Insure Silviculture Contractors In his keynote address at the WSCA Annual Conference last week MFLNRO Minister Steve Thomson said … Read more
Lasqueti Daughters Abandonment Report Released
Late last winter 17 tree planters and crew abandoned the self-propelled barge Lasqueti Daughters after it foundered in straits near Campbell River, B.C. After a ten month investigation the Transportation Safety Board released its report citing lack of safety oversight as a contributing factor in the vessel’s sinking. The Lasqueti Daughters was well known on … Read more