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Natural Resources
September 30, 2013

Enthusiastic Response to National Forest Week

Today, the Honourable Tom Marshall, Minister of Natural Resources, applauded the diverse activities held to celebrate National Forest Week and the forest sector in Newfoundland and Labrador.

“Many and varied events were held all across the province, including nature walks and a Day in the Park for Grade 5 students, a public display at Wooddale Tree Nursery, and presentations by conservation officers,” said Minister Marshall. “Events like these increase awareness of the forest industry and sustainable forest management practices. I thank our Natural Resources staff for organizing these events.”

Trees are Terrific, the theme for National Forest Week 2013, September 22-28, personified the province’s longstanding tie to the forest sector. National Forest Week is an opportunity for people to think about what the forest means to them, whether for economic, cultural or social pursuits.

In many districts during the week, trees were planted in celebration of the rich, natural resource. Photos from some National Forest Week events are available at www.nr.gov.nl.ca/nr/forestry. 

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  • In Corner Brook, students from St. Peter’s Academy and Immaculate Heart of Mary attended the Day in the Park event with conservation officers. The students learned about the many aspects of forest protection, including forest fire fighting, and were on hand when Humber West MHA Vaughn Granter presented Abby Hynes, a Grade 6 student at St. Peter’s Academy, with a framed copy of her winning entry into the National Forest Week Poster Contest – September 2013
In Corner Brook, students from St. Peter’s Academy and Immaculate Heart of Mary attended the Day in the Park event with conservation officers. The students learned about the many aspects of forest protection, including forest fire fighting, and were on hand when Humber West MHA Vaughn Granter presented Abby Hynes, a Grade 6 student at St. Peter’s Academy, with a framed copy of her winning entry into the National Forest Week Poster Contest – September 2013

  • During National Forest Week 2013 the Grade 5 class at Smallwood Academy participated in a nature walk led by Eli Sheppard, conservation officer. Students also participated in a tree planting ceremony to coincide with National Tree Day – September 2013
During National Forest Week 2013 the Grade 5 class at Smallwood Academy participated in a nature walk led by Eli Sheppard, conservation officer. Students also participated in a tree planting ceremony to coincide with National Tree Day – September 2013

Media contact:
Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 631-8155
dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca 

2013 09 27                                     2:05 p.m.

 
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