NOTE TO EDITORS:

On Friday, May 3, the Minister of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, Rick Woodford, will launch a new children�s book initiative for elementary schools in the province that will help increase awareness about the importance of our forest ecosystem. The launch of the Inspector McTree initiative will take place at C.C Loughlin Elementary School in Corner Brook at 10:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room, first floor. Author Marie Faulds Resmer will also participate in the news conference. All media are invited to attend.

Media contact: Sonia B. Glover, Communications, (709) 729-6183.

2002 05 02                           11:50 a.m.