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

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Forest Biomass That was the topic of the 12th annual LUFA Symposium. Dr. Harold Young opened the Symposium with a history of the development of Forestry and the study of Biomass. The talk was highlighted with a slide show. On Saturday morning. Bill Raitanen talked about the work he is doing with hybrid poplar in Southern Ont. and on the silvacultural aspects of Forest Biomass. He showed some really amazing slides, for example, a 9 year-old poplar the same size as a 27 year-old Red Pine. Dennis Bradley talked about his studies on Complete Tree Harvesting, the use of the whole tree including the branches and roots. He also discussed some inventory problems he has run across, for example, the inadequacy of current inventory methods and the lack of data concerning the crowns and roots of trees. Bob Haig talked about the possibility of using wood for energy in the near future. After Supper, Professor Hearnden gave a sermon on Forestry in Biblical times. (What is the second oldest profession ...?) Then came the drinking, socializing, drinking, dancing, drinking, talking, drinking more dancing, and just a little drinking just for the hell of it. Many thanks to those who attended and to the speakers. Now lets see a few more of you out next year, you might even see some of your friends dressed in something other than jeans and t-shirts. RES

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Chez Montreal! This year ' s Woodsman ' s team had a great time in Montreal, as usual. From Thunder Bay to Montreal (27 hours as guests of VIA Rail); from the crazy humour of James and company, to t he annoying game of basketball at 3:00 a.m. (eh Joan?); from Montreal back to T. Bay - it will be remembered by those involved for a long time. Tom Obright took on the job of Manager (thanks Tom) and had to look after: Men ' s Team Women ' s Team Mark .Anderson Gaby Feulgen Hugh Hughson Shannon Stone Mike Millard Joan Keene Ed Morrice Dianne Renaud Mark Stevens Guylaine Thauvette James K. Sweet Vivienne Ball Bill Wiltshire Ingrid Russell Despite the very cold weather, enthusiasm was high. Although 1st place honours were elusive for both teams, Guylaine placed 2nd in the snowshoe race for the second consecutive year, Vivienne Ball claimed 3rd place in the chainsaw event. Ed Morrice came 4th in the dot split. Both Lakehead teams slipped in the overall standings from the previous year, but already there have been murmurings of Watch out next Year! PHOTOS BY: Mike Disco Millard.