The forest industry plays a major economic role on the Sunshine Coast, but it extends far beyond harvesting, reforestation, and pulp manufacturing. All along West Howe Sound, facilities exist to process timber harvested all over coastal BC and Alaska. Many people will be familiar with the log booms and barges passing in front of our communities but where are they going and why?
Learn and observe how Log Scalers estimate the quality and quantity of finished product that can be derived from raw logs. Learn how Scalers are akin to marine surveyors or home appraisers. Meet Log Scalers in our community and learn from a Log Scaler with 40 years of experience on the Sunshine Coast.
Presenter:Â Al Clyde
Dates: 4 Fridays: Â May 15, 22, 29, June 5
Times: 10am – noon
Venues: Â Eric Cardinal Hall, Gibsons, plus field trips.
