Lakehead University Forestry Association - Yearbook (Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada)

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S. Zingel Associate Professor G . Vanson Lab Technician

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Chairman ' s Message This edition of the Lakehead University Forestry Association ' s year book must be regarded as one of potential historic value marking, as it does, the graduation of our first class of foresters in 1973. In 1948, our forest technology program was initiated under the direction of the late C. John Campbell. Few who were then associated with the develop- ment, directly or indirectly, anticipated that it would become the progenitor, 25 years hence, of a full-fledged forestry degree program. In the latter con- text, it is appropriate that there be recorded, here, the name of John W. Haggerty. Professor Haggerty was intimately associated with the development of the School of Forestry for more than 20 years until his death in August, 1971. His unflagging aspirations and efforts towards the establishment of a forestry degree program at Lakehead University were realized in 1971. In April of that year, the Ontario government authorized the University to provide such a program, and to grant the degree, Bachelor of the Science of Forestry. The reputation of any educational institution depends upon its graduates. In the past quarter of a century, our School has been well-reputed through the competence, zeal and ability of the graduates of our forest technology program. The challenge before the forestry degree graduates of 1973, then, will be to bring to professional practice an untiring determination to improve Canadian forestry. By endeavouring constantly to carry theory into practice, they will reflect creditably upon themselves and upon the School of Forestry. In behalf of the faculty and staff of the School, I am pleased to express our best wishes to the Technology and Degree graduates of 1973 for challenging and satisfying careers. To the members generally of the Lakehead University Forestry Association, I must convey the appreciation of the faculty and staff for the patience, good-will and co-operation which were manifested under the difficult conditions of the 1972-73 academic year. We have been assured that substantial increases in faculty, staff and space will be authorized for the School for 1973-74. These benefits will enable further improvements in our courses and programs to meet the growing challenges of forestry in a post-industrial society. Kenneth W. Hearnden Chairman

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H. Westbroek Assistant Professor B. Kinnear Lab Technician