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MEETINGthand99 AnnualGeneralMeetingofMembers

2018

IncollaborationwithFPInnovationsandtheCanadianWoodFibreCentre

Informed!Stay

Connected!Stay

Spring

GeneralRegistration7:30am-11:00am

RebuildingPublicTrustinForestry!

ChrystianeMallaley,SeniorDirectorandKevinMcCann,PartneratNATIONALPublicRelations

Today,alltraditionalresourcesectorsfacethesamechallengesofhigherpublicengagementexpectations,lowtrust,andmoreorganizedandvocaloppositiontopracticesintheirsector.Wenowseenegativenarrativesaboutforestrygainmomentummoreeasilyandwithsomuchconflictinginformation,it’shardforthepublictotellfactfromfiction.

ChrystianeMallaley,andKevinMcCannwithNATIONALPublicRelationswillhosttheplenarysessionandprovidemembersoftheforestrysectorwithabetterunderstandingofwhatisdrivingthischange,andmostimportantly,someguidanceonhowtobuildyourskillsandconfidencetodealwiththisnewnormal.

RefreshmentBreak sponsoredbyFornebuLumberCompanyLimitedandLogMaxForestryInc.

OnbehalfoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheCanadianWoodlandsForum,itisoursincerepleasuretowelcomeyoutothe

th2018SpringMeeting&99 AnnualGeneralMeetingofMembers.

Program

MorningcoffeecomplimentsofN.R.KenneyLoggingLtd.andBioAppliedInnovationPathways

Printingofthisprogramissponsoredby

WelcomingRemarks-DavidMaxwell,CWFChairman

KeynotePresentation

Wednesday,April4,2018 MorningProgram (C.F.E.-9.0CreditHours)

8:30am-12:00pmPlenarySession (Ballroom)

OurProudHost

RABBEH.J.Crabbe&SonsLtd.

“TakingthePulseoftheHealth&WellnessofYourPeople&theImpactsonWorkplaceProductivity”

PresentedbyEastCoastMobileMedicalInc.

It’snotjustaboutthetreesandmachines;whataboutthehealthandwellnessofyourpeople?Thisinterestingsessionwillfocusonthepeoplesideofthebusinessandoutlineavarietyofhealthrelatedtopicsthatdirectlyimpactproductivityintheworkplace.

Healthandwellnessprofessionalswillpresentworkplacetrends,bestpracticesandpracticaltipstoimprovetheoverallhealthofyourbusiness.

Ÿ CannabisLegalization&Opioids:TheNewConcernsintheWorkplace?TomToner,EastCoastMobileMedicalInc.

ŸBestPracticesinErgonomicsforForestry.KyleSutton,RehabOnePerformanceCentre

ŸEatingforEnergyintheWoods.LynnGaudet,Dietitian,AtlanticSuperstoreMoncton

ŸManagingFatigue(sleep)andStress. TomToner,EastCoastMobileMedicalInc.

Wednesday,April4,2018

Wednesday,April4,2018

MorningProgram

AfternoonProgram

MEETING 2018

Spring

8:30am-12:00pm

12:00pm-1:30pm

PlenarySessioncont’d (Ballroom)

(Ballroom)AwardsLuncheon-ContractoroftheYear

Joinusaswerecognizethenomineesandannouncethisyear’srecipientoftheAtlanticOutstandingLoggingContractoroftheYear.

SponsoredbyTigercatIndustriesInc.,AVGroupNBInc.,andAtlanticLandImprovementContractorsAssociation

“TheContractoroftheYearAwardraisestheprofileandrecognitionoftheloggingprofessions'contributiontomanagingtheforestresourceinasustainablemanner.”

Wednesday,April4,2018 AfternoonProgram

MEETING 2018

Spring

(C.F.E.-7.5CreditHours)

1:30pm-4:30pm

1:30pm-4:30pm

ConcurrentSession1

ConcurrentSession2

ŸWelcomeandIntroduction

Ÿ –DanaDay,DanaS.DayLoggingContractorProfile

Ÿ GinaO’Rourke-McKay,NB-MAPBestPracticesforaMentoringProgram.

Ÿ Contractor’sEquipmentRoundtable.

Ÿ –Ablitzofsupplierpresentationsshowcasingthecapabilities&benefitsofTheLightningRoundtheirproducts/servicesinrelationtomachinecontrol,dataloggersandmachinetelematics.

Participants:

▷MartinCastonguay,FPInnovations ▷RobMoran,LogMaxForestryInc. ▷MikeHarlow,ToromontCat ▷AlexViens,BrandtTractorLtd. ▷JuhaKäppi,TrimbleForestry

ŸRefreshmentBreak

Ÿ PerformanceManagementandCoaching;SuggestionsforContractors.CarlTingley,ForestLiaisonInc.

LoggingOperationsGroup

TechnicalSession:“OntheLeadingEdge”

Ÿ GlobalChange:theFibreSolution-DevelopingSustainableFibreSolutions’10-yearResearchAgenda.VincentRoy,CanadianWoodFibreCentre,CanadianForestService,NRCan

Ÿ EnhancedForestInventoryinAtlanticCanada:MaintainingourMomentum.AdamDickandJamesFarrell,CanadianWoodFibreCentre,CanadianForestService,NRCan

Ÿ ChallengesforVegetationManagementinanEraofGlobalChange.NelsonThiffault, Ph.ing.f. D.,CanadianWoodFibreCentre,CanadianForestService,NRCan

ŸRefreshmentBreak

Ÿ TheDirectandIndirectEffectsofaGlyphosate-basedHerbicideinAquaticEcosystems.ChrisEdge,CanadianForestService–AtlanticForestryCentre-NRCan

Ÿ ProactiveApproachesForestManagersCanUsetoImproveResilienceinaChangingClimate.GregAdams,J.D.Irving,Limited

Moderator:DeonHamlynSponsoredbyElmsdaleLumberCo.Ltd.

SponsoredbyCanadaCulvertandKrugerCornerBrookPulpandPaperLtd.

(KentRoom)

(AcadianRoom)

Wednesday,April4,2018 AfternoonProgram

MEETING 2018

Spring

1:30pm-4:30pmConcurrentSession3

ForestTrucking

Ÿ CompanyProfile.SuccessWithaSelfLoadingB-Train

▷PerryBrophy,EtsonTrucking

LowellSherry,J.D.Irving,Limited▷

Ÿ “TheLightningRound”

▷ JoeyClavette,CumminsSale&Service

▷StephanBergeron,NamaCleral

▷GaryThomas,BWSManufacturingLtd.

▷AndyLeBlanc,NortheastTruckandTrailerLtd.

▷ JamieSmithandDarrenHambrookBayview Trucks&EquipmentLtd. ▷ ,FPInnovationsMartinCastonguay

ŸRefreshmentBreak

l ProvincialUpdatesonForestTrucking.

▷MattWhite,NorthernPulpNSCorp.

▷BradAbernethy, withJ.D.Irving,Limitedteam:BarryMcAllister,CamRust,

JasonSawler,JoeStilwellandHarmenVanRoeden

ReceptionandLog-A-LoadforKidsFundRaiser

JoinusforafunfilledeveninginsupportoftheLogALoadforKidsprogram,andaswerecognizeandthankthoseinvolvedfortheirfundraising

effortsduringanothersuccessfulyear.

AllproceedswillbenefitLog-A-LoadForKidsCanada!

Moderator:RyanMcLaughlinSponsoredbyLedwidgeLumberCompanyLtd.

DinnersponsoredbyBrandtTractorLtd./JohnDeere,ToromontCatandA.L.P.A.EquipmentLtd.

WednesdayAfternoonRefreshmentBreakSponsoredby

K.G.Chase&SonLtd.andLiebherr-CanadaLtd.

ThankYou!

AUCTIONSilent

Reception5:30pm-6:00pmDinner6:00pm

(FundyRoom)

Ÿ TheBio-economyOpportunity:TheCaseforRenewableResources.RodBadcock,BioAppliedInnovationPathways

Ÿ ForestBiomass:LinkingSupplierstoEnd-users.SylvainVolpé,FPInnovations

ŸKeyFactorstoConsiderinTransportingFeedstockEconomicallyandSafely.JanMichaelsen,FPInnovations

ŸRefreshmentBreak

Ÿ BiomassUtilizationOpportunities.What’sSlowingUsDown?MarianMarinescu,FPInnovations

Ÿ BringingitClosertoHome:MaritimeSuccessStories. BarryZwicker,PropelBioenergy▷

KevinCraig,DalhousieUniversity▷

Thursday,April5,2018

Thursday,April5,2018

MorningProgram

AfternoonProgram

MEETING 2018

Spring

(C.F.E.-9.0CreditHours)

8:30am-12:00pm 8:30am-12:00pm

ConcurrentSession4 ConcurrentSession5

GrowingtheBio-resourceSector:ConnectingtheSuppliers&End-Users

ForestTrucking:SafetySaves!

Ÿ NBForestTechniciansAssociationAGM 1:00pm–5:00pmŸ AtlanticHeavyEquipmentShow 9:00am–5:00pm

Moderator:RodBadcockSponsoredbyAtlanticIndustriesLtd.andH.J.Crabbe&SonLtd.

Moderator:BryanThorneSponsoredbyUrquhartMacDonald&Associates

ComplimentaryBuffetBreakfast-7:00amto8:30am(Restaurant)SponsoredbyGroupeSavoieInc.,CumminsCanadaULCandBelmontHealth&Wealth

AsaSpringMeetingdelegateyouhavebeenpreregisteredfortheAtlanticHeavyEquipmentShow;pleasecheckinatthepreregistrationkioskattheCol mtopickupyourentranceiseubadge.

ThursdaymorningrefreshmentbreaksponsoredbyWajaxandSMSEquipment/Komatsu

(Ballroom) (KentRoom)

ŸWelcomeandIntroduction

ŸDiscBrakesvsDrumBrakes–SeparatetheFactsFromtheMyth.StephenMurphy,Meritor

ŸRisk forYourTruckingManagementOperation.KevinDutchak,SovereignGeneralInsurance

ŸWheelInstallation(WhatYouDidn’tKnow).JohnDrisdelle,GCRTires

Ÿ CommonMechanicalIssuesintheForestIndustry.KevinMacLellan,NBCommercialVehicleEnforcement

ŸRefreshmentBreak

Ÿ Telematics-AToolforProductivityandSafety.LucasBond,NorthernBusinessIntelligence

ŸNewToolsandTechnologiestoRunSaferForestTruckingOperations.JanMichaelsen,FPInnovations

Ÿ SafetySaves-KeyMessagesforForestIndustryTransportation.GrantAune,AdvantageFleetServicesInc.

JoinusattheAwardsLuncheonas

weannouncethe2018Outstanding

LoggingContractoroftheYear!

>AndrewBetts.ClayhillEquipmentLtd.(BrandtTractorLtd.)

>ClemDeYoung.DeYoungandSonsLoggingLtd.(PortHawkesburyPaperLP)

> JackMcMillan.GuthrieEnterprisesLimited(J.D.Irving,Limited)

>Yvan&MarcGagnon.LesEnterprisesDYMAInc.(AVGroupNBInc.)

>Darcy&DeanMajor.Major’sLoggingLtd.(CornerBrookPulpandPaperLtd.)

>RonnieCameron.MountainsideContractingLtd.(PortHawkesburyPaperLP)

>MichelPlourde.PlourdeLogging(AVGroupNBInc.)

>RickyRichardson.RichardsonLogging(GeorgeFullerton)

>RichardPlourde.R.&C.PlourdeCorp.(AVGroupNBInc.)

Thenomineesforthe2018OutstandingLoggingContractoroftheYearare:

TheCanadian

WoodlandsForum

wouldliketo

congratulateall

loggingcontractors

andtheirstaffwho

werenominatedfor

thisaward!

TheCanadian

WoodlandsForum

wouldliketo

congratulateall

loggingcontractors

andtheirstaffwho

werenominatedfor

thisaward!

SponsoredbyTigercatIndustriesInc.,AVGroupNBInc.andtheAtlanticLandImprovementContractorsAssociation

HavingbeennominatedfortheAwardrecognizesyourcommitmenttoresponsibleenvironmentalperformance,employeesafetyandtraining,andprofessionalbusiness

practices.

Theforestindustrycongratulatesyouandyouremployeesforajobwelldone,andwishesyou

continuedsuccessinyourloggingbusinesses.

Wednesday12:00pm-1:30pm

Today's Forestry

Professionals!Today's Forestry

Professionals!

Theawardsprogramraisestheprofileandrecognitionoftheloggingprofessions'contributiontomanagingtheforestresourceinasustainablemanner.

Theawardsprogramraisestheprofileandrecognitionoftheloggingprofessions'contributiontomanagingtheforestresourceinasustainablemanner.

MEETING 2018

Spring

Call today to ask how the Canadian Woodlands Forum Group Benefits Program can provide medical and financial security for your employees and peace of mind for you

and your business.

Flexible,Cost Effective

Medical, Dental, LTD

andLife Insurance

Benefits!

Visit our website at www.cwfcof.org

Brad Wilson 1-888-235-6169 (ext. 1757) or

CWF office 902 897-6961 or

Employee Group Benefits Program

We understand your business is different. Whether you're a small operation with 2 employees, or a large employer with 500 employees, or somewhere in between, we can help you.

Attract Great Employees

Employee Benefits are a great way to attract great employees and keep them. In fact 57% of employers provide benefits to attract and retain employees. Employees who feel financially secure are 16% more productive and are absent 25% less.

Stabilize Your Costs

There is power in numbers. By joining the Canadian Woodlands Group Benefits plan you are joining a network of like minded businesses working together to save on administration and claim costs.

Personalized Service

Our dedicated and knowledgeable administrator at Belmont Health & Wealth will ensure changes are up to date and take care of the day to day for you. The team is just a phone call or email away.

Simple Plan Design Options

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Nowaccepting1-2 employeefirms!

TheCanadianWoodlandsForum

wouldliketothankthefollowing

sponsorsfortheircontinued

supportandparticipationinour

SpringMeeting.

ŸBrandtTractorLtd./JohnDeere

ŸToromontCat

ŸTigercatIndustriesInc.

ŸA.L.P.A.EquipmentLtd.

ŸAVGroupNBInc.

ŸGreatNorthernTimber

ŸGroupeSavoieInc.

ŸCumminsCanadaULC

ŸBelmontHealth&Wealth

ŸFornebuLumberCompanyInc.

ŸLogMaxForestryInc.

ŸK.G.Chase&SonsLtd.

ŸLiebherr-CanadaLtd.

ŸWajax

ŸSMSEquipment/Komatsu

ŸCanadaCulvert

ŸN.R.KenneyLoggingLtd.

ŸElmsdaleLumberCo.Ltd.

ŸUrquhart-MacDonald&Associates

ŸLedwidgeLumberCo.Ltd.

ŸAtlanticIndustriesLimited

ŸH.J.Crabbe&SonsLtd.

ŸBioAppliedInnovationPathways

ŸKrugerCornerBrookPulp&PaperLtd.

Many Thanks!

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

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SpringSpeakerBio’s

►J.D. IRVING LIMITED - FOREST TRUCKING OPPORTUNITIES

Brad ABERNETHY, Transportation and Roads Process OwnerJ.D. Irving Limited

Tel: (506) 440-9218 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Brad graduated from UNB with BSc Forest Engineering in 2000. He worked six summers with JDI from ’1994-2000 and then full-time since 2001. Brad has worked many roles, including: Supervisor, Process Improvement, Superintendent, Forester and now Transportation & Roads Process Owner.

►PROACTIVE APPROACHES FOREST MANAGERS CAN USE TO IMPROVE RESILIENCE IN A CHANGING CLIMATE.

Greg ADAMS, Manager, Research and DevelopmentJ.D. Irving, Limited

181 Aiton Road, Sussex East NB E4G 2V5Tel: 506-433-0424 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Greg manages/advises woodlands research and development programs for J.D. Irving, Limited. Over his career with the company he has overseen the development of the tree improvement programs and managed company-wide silviculture and tree nursery production. He is a registered professional forester in New Brunswick.

►SAFETY SAVES! KEY MESSAGES FOR INDUSTRY TRANSPORTATION

Grant AUNE, President and CEO, Advantage Fleet Services Inc.2301 Lower Cambridge Road, Cambridge-Narrows, NB E4C 1N9


Biographical Information: Grant is the President and CEO of Advantage Fleet Services Inc. which has been in business since November 2001. Grant was an RCMP officer for over 24 years, specializing as a Collision Reconstructionist, in particular dealing with large commercial vehicles. His passion for this work is the result of both his professional and personal experiences and he is committed to expanding on the skills and abilities of professional and personal experiences and he is committed to expanding on the skills and abilities of professional drivers. His company has been a great opportunity for Grant to help improve safety standards/practices and to advance safety concerns for his clients and ultimately all users of our highways.

►THE BIO-ECONOMY OPPORTUNITY: THE CASE FOR RENEWABLE RESOURCES.

Rod BADCOCK, Principal Partner, BioApplied Innovation Pathways59 Clearwood Court, St. Margaret’s Bay, NS, B3Z 0E7

Tel: 902 277-0795 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Passionate about renewable resources, Rod spent the beginning of his career in woodlands operational roles with Alberta Pacific Forest Industries and Bowater Mersey Paper Company.

In 2011, he entered the consulting world which has led to the formation of BioApplied Innovation Pathways where Rod is a Principal Partner. BioApplied focuses on advanced technologies in renewable resource sectors supporting clients who are developing new products, new services, new processes, new industrial partnerships, and building new businesses through innovation. In this role he has worked on numerous projects such as the High Performance Logging Program in cooperation with the Canadian Woodlands Forum, the commercialization of Cellulose Nano-crystals, the launch of the Nova Scotia Forest Sector Innovation Hub in cooperation with FPInnovations, and other initiatives.

In addition to an MBA from Saint Mary’s University, Rod holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. Rod is originally from Torbay, Newfoundland and now lives in beautiful St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia

►LOAD MAXIMIZATION WITH CLERAL SCALES

Stephan BERGERON, Technical Specialist, Balance Cleral Scales90 Des Distributeurs, Val d’Or, Quebec J9P 6Y1

Tel: 1 855 824-1151 • Fax: 1 819 824-9483Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Employed at Cleral for almost 6 years, trained on Load Xpert, acting as salesperson trainer as well as consultant for companies and Governments IE MTO. Formerly worked for Grote Lighting as continuous improvement coordinator for many years.

►SUCCESS WITH A SELF LOADING B-TRAIN

Perry BROPHY, Etson Trucking Ltd.Email: [email protected]

►TELEMATICS – A TOOL FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY.

Lucas BOND, Account Manager, NBI (Northern Business Intelligence)

JK-61 Raddall Ave., Dartmouth, NS B3B 1T4 Tel: 902-233-0359 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: With over 10 years of sales experience, Lucas has built his success on meeting and exceeding customers’ needs and expectations. He joined Northern Business Intelligence in 2017 and daily works to cultivate relationships with current and prospective customers to ensure they are investing in a business solution that is right for them.

►UPDATE ON FPDat / FPTrak PLATFORM

►FPDat TRANSPORT OVERVIEW

Martin CASTONGUAY, Research Leader, Precision Forestry, FPInnovations

570 Boul. St-Jean, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 3J9Tel: (514)782-4515 • E-mail: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Martin graduated in 1994 from École Polytechnique de Montreal in electrical engineering. He worked for 12 years in the wood transformation sector (sawmills), holding various positions for an important equipment manufacturer. He then joined the Forest Operation Division of FPInnovations in 2006, where he holds the position of research leader in the Precision Forestry program. His activities are focused on the development of the FPSuiteTM operational monitoring platform, which includes tools such as FPDatTM, FPComTM and FPTrakTM.

►ELECTRIFIED POWER

Joey CLAVETTE, Automotive Territory Manager, Atlantic CanadaCummins Ventes & Service

321 Doak Road, Fredericton, NB E3C 2E7Tel: (506) 451-1929 • Fax: (506) 451-1927Cell: (506) 227-3914 • Email: salesandservice.cummins.comEmail: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Joey Clavette has studied Marketing at Ottawa University. He’s been with Cummins for 7 years. He is the Automotive Territory Manager for Atlantic Canada.

Joey has a career history in Account management and customer service. He also holds many customers service and sales award including 2017 President Award with Cummins

►DALHOUSIE AGRICULTURAL CAMPUS BIOFUEL HISTORY

Kevin CRAIG, Chief Engineer, Dalhousie University

43 Sipu Awti, Truro Nova Scotia B2N 5E3Tel: 902 897 8684 • Fax: 902 893 4693Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Chief Engineer 25 Years at Dalhousie Truro Campus formerly Nova Scotia. Agricultural College merged with Dalhousie 2012.

►FROM START TO NEAR THE END

Dana S. DAY, Owner/President, Dana S. Day Ltd.

147 Pulsifer Road, Wittenburg, NS B0N 2J0Tel: (902) 899-6188 • E-mail: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Dana started in the wood industry at age 14. He started on his own as a contractor in 1978 at age 23. He bought machines from his employer who wanted to slow down and downsize. The employer mentored Dana for a year as his foreman for the part of his business we was going to sell.

►ENHANCED FOREST INVENTORY IN ATLANTIC CANADA: MAINTAINING OUR MOMENTUM.

Adam DICK, Forest Research Project LeaderCanadian Forest Service - Canadian Wood Fibre Centre

P.O. Box 4000, 1350 Regent StreetFredericton, NB E3B 5P7Tel: 506-452-2074 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: After more than 10 years with the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources, Adam joined the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre in January of this year. He has extensive experience in forest inventory and growth and yield, playing a key role in the modernization of forest inventory

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in New Brunswick, including the adoption of LiDAR and Enhanced Forest Inventory technologies. In his new role with the Wood Fibre Centre, Adam will continue to collaborate with researchers, industry and governments to improve resource characterization and its integration into decision-making. Adam has a BScF degree from UNB and completed his Masters in 2012.

►WHEEL INSTALLATION (WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW).

John DRISDELLE, GCR Tires and Service

419 Edinburgh Drive, Moncton, NB E1E 2L2Tel: (506) 857-2052

►RISK MANAGEMENT FOR YOUR TRUCKING OPERATION

Kevin DUTCHAK, Risk Specialist, National Risk Engineering ServicesThe Sovereign General Insurance Company

1791 Barrington Street, Suite 900, Halifax, NS B3J 3K9Tel: 902-492-4974 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Kevin Dutchak is a Risk Specialist for Sovereign General Insurance, specializing in commercial auto fleets. From driving tractor/trailer in his hometown of Vancouver, various roles in operations management and safety, training, and compliance for trucking fleets, to working with commercial auto fleets on their risk management programs across Canada, Kevin has been involved in the trucking industry for over 30 years. Kevin resides in Mount Uniacke with his wife Natalie.

►THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECTS OF A GLYPHOSATE-BASED HERBICIDE IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS

Chris EDGE, Research Scientist, Canadian Forest Service – Natural Resources Canada

1350 Regent St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5P7Tel: 506-452-3644 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Chris Edge obtained his PhD from the University of New Brunswick in 2012. After graduating he worked as a post doctoral fellow at the University of Alabama and then the University of Toronto. Chris’ research is focussed on understanding how ecosystems respond to disturbance at broad spatial and long temporal scales with a focus on forest use pesticides, such as glyphosate, and community dynamics.

►ENHANCED FOREST INVENTORY IN ATLANTIC CANADA: MAINTAINING OUR MOMENTUM.

James C.G. FARRELL, Forest Research AdvisorCanadian Forest Service – Canadian Wood Fibre Centre

P.O. Box 4000, 1350 Regent StreetFredericton NB E3B-5P7Tel: 506-452-3171 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: James Farrell began his education in Forestry at Algonquin College where he graduated in 1991. He continued his undergraduate studies at Saint Thomas University and the University of New Brunswick. James is currently completing his Masters degree in Forestry at UNB focusing on species identification using airborne LiDAR. For the past 22 years, James has worked for the Canadian Forest Service/CWFC in Fredericton. Research projects include pest management, silviculture, vegetation management and LiDAR-based forest inventory.

►EATING FOR ENERGY IN THE WOODS

Lynn GAUDET, Dietitian, Atlantic Superstore, Moncton

89 Trinity Drive, Moncton, NB E1G 2E7Tel: (506) 874-5188 • Email: [email protected]

►PERSONAL SAFETY IN FORESTRY

Mike HARLOW, Corporate Account Sales ManagerToromont Cat

175 Akerley Blvd P.O Box 953, Dartmouth , NS , B2Y 3Z6Tel: 902 468 0581 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Mike Harlow was born into the Forestry industry; a 3rd generation saw mill sawyer, Christmas tree producer and a good Stewart of his woodland in Queens county Nova Scotia . Mike has worked with Toromont Cat for 35 yrs, started his employment as an apprentice technician and has worked in a variety of leadership roles in On Highway truck engines / Marine / Power Generation and Heavy Equipment. His product knowledge and experience across a variety of industries has helped establish Mike in his career at Toromont Cat .

►INCREASING THE PROFITABILITY OF HARVESTING OPERATIONS WITH MODERN SOLUTIONS

Juha KÄPPI, Service Manager, Trimble Forestry

Niittykatu 8A, Espoo 02200Tel: +358 40 3040 312 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Juha Käppi is a Service Manager for Trimble Forestry's harvesting and hauling SaaS solutions. Previously, Juha spent 18 years in various program and quality management positions at Nokia Networks. For the last 7 years, he has been instrumental in the development and roll out of harvesting and hauling solutions that allow collaboration and optimization of wood flow for forest companies and their contractors.

►LIGHTNING ROUND

Andy LeBLANC, North East Truck & Trailer

83 Hub Centre Drive, Upper Onslow, NS B6L 0C8Tel: (902) 895-8400 • Email: [email protected]

►COMMON MECHANICAL ISSUES IN THE FOREST INDUSTRY

Kevin MacLELLAN, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement SergeantDept. Of Justice & Public Safety

414 Collishaw Street, Moncton, NB E1C 3C7Tel: 506 856 2958 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer for last 20 years. Worked at the Salisbury Scales and Mobile units for 15 years and Sergeant for the last 5 years in charge of Moncton area including 3 scales and 3 Mobile units from Alma to Miramichi.

►REBUILDING PUBLIC TRUST IN FORESTRY

Chrystiane MALLALEY, Senior Director, NATIONAL Public Relations

1701 Hollis Street, Suite L101,Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3M8Tel: 902-332-8046 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Chrystiane is a leader in public engagement practice with NATIONAL Public Relations, Canada’s largest communications firm. Her breadth of experience across integrated marketing communications, public relations, and research in both the public and private sectors results in innovative strategies to build relationships with those who matter most. From major infrastructure projects to challenged industries, Chrystiane helps organizations raise the bar for their communications and engagement efforts as a means of building trust and strengthening social license.

►BIOMASS UTILIZATION OPPORTUNITIES. WHAT’S SLOWING US DOWN?

Marian MARINESCU, Senior Researcher, FPInnovations

2665 East Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 1Z4Tel: 604 222 5609 • Fax: 604 222 5690Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Dr. Marian Marinescu is a Senior Researcher in the Fibre Supply Research Group at FPInnovations in Vancouver and has a PhD degree in forestry from the University of British Columbia. Marian’s research has been centered on biomass assessments for industrial and community-based bio-energy applications. In addition, Marian participates in value chain optimization and economic analysis projects.

►FOREST TRUCKING – CONTRACTOR/DRIVER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

Barry McALLISTER, Contractor Development ManagerJ.D. Irving, Limited

290 Main Street, Chipman NB E4A 2M7Tel: (506)339-7900 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Graduate of University of New Brunswick Forest Management in 2005 10 Years as Operations Supervisor in Central New Brunswick Woodlands, J.D. Irving Limited 3 Years as Recruitment and Training Champion for Woodlands Contractor and Operators, Central New Brunswick, J.D. Irving Limited.

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►REBUILDING PUBLIC TRUST IN FORESTRY

Kevin McCANN, Partner, NATIONAL Public Relations

1701 Hollis Street, Suite L101,Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3M8Tel: 902-332-8046 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Kevin excels in finding clarity in the complex. He has a gift for insight and pattern recognition that has served him well as a technologist, strategist, advocacy expert, and leader. He believes that anyone with a story can create a movement. He has demonstrated again and again for clients from Atlantic Canada to Washington, D.C. that a strong insight and strategy doesn't just motivate people—it can create profound, long lasting, meaningful change.

►BEST PRACTICES FOR A MENTORING PROGRAM

Gina O’ROURKE-McKAY, Executive Director,MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc.

895 Ashburn Rd., Unit 2, Saint John, NB E2K 5J9Tel: 506- 644-8260 • [email protected]

Biographical Information: Gina - MAP’s founder - is a results-oriented, excellence-driven professional with ten plus years of experience in human resources, workforce development, strategic planning and change management. Her experience in the field of workforce development spans multiple economic sectors including Information Technology, Health Services, Automotive, Retail, Education, Hospitality, Forestry, Energy and Construction. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at Memorial University followed by Certification in Library Science, went on to study Project Management at Western University and is certified in Change Management best practices.

MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc. is an industry-led, provincial non-profit organization dedicated to building diverse and learning focused workplaces through mentorship and human resources best practices. NB-MAP is championed and supported by the New Brunswick Building Trades Union and the NB Dept of Training, Labour and Population Growth, Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Branch. MAP Strategic Workforce Services delivers two provincial programs: NB-MAP (New Brunswick Mentor Apprentice Program) and New Boots: Progressing Women in the Skilled Trades. For more info: www.nb-map.ca

►KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN TRANSPORTING FEEDSTOCK ECONOMICALLY AND SAFELY.

►NEW TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES TO RUN SAFER FOREST TRUCKING OPERATIONS.

Jan MICHAELSEN, Scientific Advisor, FPInnovations

570 Boul. St-Jean, Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 3J9Tel: 514-782-4524 • Fax: 514-694-4351Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Jan has more than 30 years of service for FPInnovations in transportation and energy efficiency related work. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from UNB in 1982. Membre of the Ordre des Ingénieurs Forestiers du Québec. He is a research advisor for the Transportation and Infrastructure Group. His experience covers many areas of log and chip transport including energy efficiency, safety, driver training, load securement, payload maximization, truck specifications, and off-highway trucking.

►LIGHTNING ROUND

Robert MORAN, Sales, Log Max Forestry Inc.

160 MacNaughton Avenue, Moncton, NB, E1H 3L9 Tel: 506-869-2325• Fax: 506-869-2327 Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Rob is a 1986 graduate of Maritime Forest Ranger School, avid martial artist and recently published author. He is the father of two boys and happily married (if you don’t believe him, just ask his wife Tami).

Working professionally in the forestry sector since 1987, Rob has held positions in Woodlands divisions, sawmills and paper mills. Since 1992, Rob has operated CTL equipment, worked as a service tech and start-up/ demo operator on harvesters and forwarders. Currently part owner of Log Max Forestry Inc. based out of Moncton, NB, Rob’s duties include sales and the development of new markets. He is currently working on a second book.

►DISC BRAKES VS DRUM BRAKES – SEPARATE THE FACTS FROM THE MYTH.

Stephen MURPHY, Meritor

Tel: 514 653-4080 • Email: [email protected]

►GLOBAL CHANGE: THE FIBRE SOLUTION – DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE FIBRE SOLUTIONS’ 10-YEAR RESEARCH AGENDA.

Vincent ROY Collaborative Research DirectorCanadian Wood Fibre Centre, Natural Resources Canada

1055 rue du PEPS, Québec, Qc,Tel: 418-648-5253 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Vincent Roy is a forest engineer and holds a Ph.D. in forest science from Laval University. He started his career as a research scientist in plantation silviculture for the Québec government. In 2009, he was nominated Research Director at the Canadian Forest Service. He is currently Director of collaborative research for the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre and he leads the science program “Developing Sustainable Fibre Solutions”.


Cam RUST, Fleet Manager, J.D. Irving, Limited


Biographical Information: Cam graduated from UNB with a BPhEd in 1996 and BScFor in 2000. He started as a summer student with JDI in 1999 and has had many roles in the company over the last 19 years including Supervisor, Chips and Biomass Champion, Human Resources, Silviculture Forester and his current role as Fleet Manager. He is also the JDI lead with NB DTI.


Jason SAWLER, Trucking and Dispatch SupervisorJ.D. Irving, Limited - Woodlands

234 Damascus, Hampton N.B. E5N 4C1Tel: 506 435 1627 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Graduated from the Forestry program from NSCC,I worked for Bowater’s for 18 years in the sawmill and harvesting side of operations I have been with JDI Woodlands for the past 5 years working with harvesting and transportation. I currently supervise roundwood trucks and our dispatch group. Performance Management and Coaching; Suggestions for Contractors

►SELF LOADING B-TRAIN

Lowell SHERRY, Harvesting/Trucking SupervisorJ.D. Irving, Limited

Tel: 902-890-9419 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Lowell Graduated from UPEI in 1990 with a BBA, joined JDI in 2000 and has held various positions including Business Analysis, Chief Scaler, Yard Superintendent, Lumber Shipper/Planner, and currently Harvesting/Trucking Supervisor

►BAYVIEW TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT AND THE KENWORTH TRUCK PRODUCT LINE UP, FOR THE VOCATIONAL MARKET

Jamie SMITH and Darren HAMBROOK,Bayview Trucks and Equipment Ltd.

10 Giles Rd., Fredericton, NB E3C 2P3Tel: 506 462-0953 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Bayview Trucks and Equipment Ltd was started in 1972 by Mike Nagle Senior in Saint John, NB. Bayview now has one of the largest dealer networks in NB and NS. With 6 locations to serve you. A full line up of Kenworth trucks and Kubota equipment, Bayview brings you the best line up in the industry.


Joe STILWELL, Transportation Supervisor, J.D. Irving, Limited

1661 Wilsey Road, Rusagonis, NB, E3B 8J1Tel: 506-365-5867 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Fifth year working with JDI, currently as a transportation supervisor with the Woodlands trucking operation. Completed Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) course in 2016 as a Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP). Graduated UNB 2005 with BBA.

MEETING 2018


►BEST PRACTICES IN ERGONOMICS FOR FORESTRY

Kyle SUTTON, PhysiotherapistRehab One Performance Center, Riverview

639 Pinewood Rd., Riverview, NB E1B 5R6Tel: 506 854-1151 • Fax 506 388-5824Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Kyle has been helping Monctonians with their injuries as a Physiotherapist at the Moncton hospital, as well as for 2 other private clinics in town.

Kyle graduated from Dalhousie University in 2011 with a Masters in Physiotherapy. Prior to Physiotherapy, Kyle graduated from University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Science Degree. He has participated in various post graduate courses primarily in orthopaedics, and has been the Team Therapist for numerous teams in town. In his spare time, Kyle enjoys playing golf and hockey.

►CHALLENGES FOR VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN AN ERA OF GLOBAL CHANGE

Nelson THIFFAULT, Research ScientistCanadian Wood Fibre Centre, Canadian Forest Service

1055 du P.E.P.S, P.O. Box 10380, Stn. Sainte-FoyQuébec (Québec) G1V 4C7Tel: (418) 454-1976 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Dr. Nelson Thiffault graduated in forestry from Université Laval in 1998, where he also earned a Ph.D. in 2003. He worked 15 years as a research scientist for the Quebec Ministry of Forests, focussing on the establishment and silviculture of conifer regeneration. Dr. Thiffault has joined the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre in September 2017, as a research scientist in silviculture and vegetation management. He his Adjunct Professor in 4 universities, and Associate Editor to the Canadian Journal of Forest Research and New Forests.

►LIGHTNING ROUND

Gary THOMAS, Sales Representative, BWS Manufacturing Ltd.

29 Hawkins Road, Centreville, NB E7K 1A4Tel: (506) 276-4567 • E-mail: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Gary grew up in trucking. He drove long haul for 15 years after high school. Gary went to work with BWS over 30 years ago. He has worked in most parts of the business and today he helps the sales team along with warranty and trailer production. Gary has been married to his wife Heather for 43 years and they have 2 children.

►PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COACHING; SUGGESTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS

Carl TINGLEY, Owner and Head Coach, Forest Liaison

77 Carter Cross Road, Point de bute, NB E4L2S8Tel: 506-381-9347 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: A former operator in the 90’s Carl has spent the last 18 years and more than 25,000 hours working alongside contractors and operators throughout Canada and in different countries around the world performing coaching and training. Today, he is the owner and Head Coach at Forest Liaison which is a coaching and training company that services Canada and extensively Eastern Canada.

►AN INTRODUCTION TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICIES AND HOW WILL THE LEGALIZATION OF CANNABIS AFFECT THESE POLICIES!

Tom TONER, Business Development ManagerEast Coast Mobile Medical

101 Ilsley Ave., Dartmouth, NS B3B 1S8Tel: 902 789-4726 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: After 16 years in the pharmaceutical industry, 8 of them in Nova Scotia and 8 in New Brunswick and PEI, Tom has a thorough understanding of the ins and outs of the medical and public health systems and how it relates to drug issues. He then worked for 4 years as the Manager of Optimal Health in Moncton before joining ECMM. In the fall of 2016 he relocated to Dartmouth as the Business Development Manager at ECMM. ECMM is one of Atlantic Canada’s leading Occupational Health and Safety Companies.


Harmen Van ROEDEN, J.D. Irving, Limited

290 Main Street, Chipman,NB E4A 5M7Tel: (506) 238-1638 • Email: [email protected]

►LIGHTNING ROUND

Alex VIENS, Division Manager - Atlantic, Brandt Tractor Ltd.

190 Urquart Ave., Moncton, NB E1H 2R5Tel: (506) 227-2396 • E-mail: [email protected]

►FOREST BIOMASS: LINKING SUPPLIERS TO END-USERS

Sylvain VOLPÉ, Researcher, FPInnovations

570 St-Jean boul., Pointe-Claire QC H9R 3J9Tel: 514-782-4521 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Sylvain Volpé completed a Bachelor of Forest Science at the University of Moncton in 2005 and Master’s of Science in Forest Operations at Laval University in 2007. Right after graduation, Sylvain joined the Fibre Supply research group at FPInnovations. Over the last 11 years at FPInnovations, Sylvain has led projects on biomass supply chains and the issues related to forest biomass quality. Sylvain has also led the development and implementation of decision-support tools for the Canadian forest industry like BiOS and FPJoule, along with leading projects for major bioenergy initiatives across the country, such as the Nova Scotia Innovation Hub.

►FOREST NOVA SCOTIA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (ROAD UP-CLASSING PROJECT)

Matt WHITE, Silviculture & Continuous Improvement LeaderNorthern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation

P.O. Box 549 Station Main, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 5E8Tel: (902) 759-6733 • Email: [email protected]

►INTRODUCING NEW TECHNOLOGY INTO A REGION THAT DOES NOT HANDLE CHANGE WELL

Barry ZWICKER,

75 Akerley Blvd., Dartmouth, NS B3B-2R6Tel: 902-488-7125 • Email: [email protected]

Biographical Information: Barry has over 20 years experience in the renewable energy industry, primarily through his role as President and CEO of Scotian WindFields, Inc., a Canadian solar and wind developer. Throughout his career Barry has developed over 70 MW of renewable wind energy projects. Barry is a life-long resident of Nova Scotia and currently serves on Woodlawn United Church Council and is active in the Heart & Stroke Foundation. He is the past Chair of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and past Director of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.

Professionally Barry is a Planner and served as such at the Municipal level for thirteen years before entering private practise as a principal in an Atlantic based Engineering, Planning and Survey company. Barry was educated at Dalhousie University, University of Toronto and Western University. Barry is Married (45 years) has three sons and five grandchildren.

Connecting Educatorsand Forests!

Seeking Teachers & Sponsorsfor the 2018

Atlantic Teachers’ Tour!

www.teacherstour.com

Teachers will see, first hand, the results of science-based forest management used to manage our resources for today and for the future.

For more information visit:

August 7-10, 2018Bathurst, NB (French)

August 13-16, 2018Moncton, NB (English)

Look us up on Facebook...“Forests Worth Knowing”

www.facebook.com/CanadianWoodlandsForum/

Visit our Canadian Woodlands Forum Facebook Page!

Another way to keep you informed and connected!

This meeting is a great place to meet people, have fun and get your ideas moving. New contacts can help you create new opportunities. Improve your chances by setting some objectives.

Some important tips: þ look at the list of attendees. Pick people you

want to meet;þ don't' leave it to chance. Make the connection;þ don't spend all your time with people you

already know;þ introduce yourself to everyone around you

when you sit down;þ keep business cards handy and give them out

generously;þ be a good contact – give ideas, suggestions

and referrals freely.

Mix, Mingle and Network!

HERE. FOR ALL YOUR FORESTRY NEEDS

MEETING 2018

Spring

AV Group wishes to thank and acknowledge our contractors and private wood suppliers for the safe and productive harvest season. Your continuing efforts ensure our long term sustainable fiber supply which is critical to the success of our two facilities in New Brunswick. Please contact us to discuss private woodlot management and our wood purchasing programs.

Nackawic Mill 103 Pinder Road, Nackawic, NBE6G 1W4 Canada

Contact : Joe SimpsonPhone: 506-470-9378 Email: [email protected]

Atholville Mill 175 Mill Road, Atholville, NBE3N 4S7 Canada

Groupe desopéra�ons de récolte

Logging Opera�ons Group (LOG)

Mercredi 2 mai 2018Days Inn -385 Adelaide Street,

Dalhousie, N.-B.

Invita�on spéciale auxentrepreneurs en transportet en opéra�ons fores�ères!

Le Forum canadien des opéra�ons fores�ères souhaite vous inviter à assister à la prochaine réunion du groupe des opéra�ons de récolte.

Pour vous inscrire et obtenir plus de détails; visitez

www.cwfcof.org

1. Listen to people – Listen to people when they comment, criticize, offer suggestions, or ask questions. Respond positively.

2. Seek out ideas people – seek out employees, suppliers, customers, and others who may be ideas people too.

3. Respect ideas- support and respect ideas that are generated. Give credit where and when it is due.

4. Be committed – be committed to the process of finding ideas for the ongoing success of your organization and its people.

5. Give ideas – give ideas generously to others. You will be rewarded in turn.

Ways To EnhanceLearning and Creativity & Enhance Innovation!

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“Sometimes only a changeof viewpoint is needed to convert a tiresome

duty into an interesting opportunity”. ~Albert Flanders

WE BRING SUPERIOR FOREST PRODUCTS TO THE WORLD

[email protected] • (902) 422-6600

We provide commercial-scale services from the forest floor to the customer's door. With Canadian, Baltic, US and South American supply sources, GNT has the logistical and operational capacity to deliver a stable source of quality hardwood and softwood products to consumers across the globe.

We manage forests, acquire wood by-products, process, manufacture and export the end products from our port operations. Our world class processing and ship loading terminals in the Maritimes are uniquely situated to provide excellent access to international markets.

Please join us in welcoming the Musquodoboit pellet mill, Great Northern Timber Resources to the Great Northern group of companies.

From the Forest Floor to the Customer's Door

“Enthusiasm is the greatest asset in the world. It beats money, power, and influence”. ~ Henry Chestor

To get the most from this meeting...

þ Invest one hour to review your notes, handouts, contacts, and so on.

þ Distill the most valuable lessons, insights and ideas from your experience at this meeting.

þOutline your insights and contacts and how you can share them with your co-workers.

þ Turn your ideas into action by picking (and listing) five hot ideas that are important to you.

Sixty Minute Challenge

Now that’s a great idea!

Log-A-LoadforKidsCanadaRaisesover$119,885in2017!

TheLog-A-LoadforKidsCanadaprogramthroughthegeneroussupportoftheforestindustryacrossCanada,madegreatstridesin2017bycontributingover$119,885fortheChildren'sHospitalsFoundations.That'sover$1,414,110raisedbytheforestindustrysincethelaunchoftheprograminSeptember2000.That'sawesome!

Manypeoplewereinvolvedinorganizingseveraleventsduringtheyearwhichcontributedtoourgreatsuccess,suchas:! ForestNovaScotiaAGM$1,710.00!NLPre-CommercialThinners:$886.82!NLGolfTournament:$1,050.00! CIFSaskatchewanBBQ:$1,473.80! CornerBrookHockeyTournament:$51,100.00! CWFSpringMeeting:$5,565.00! CaledoniaSoftballTournament:$22,470.00! PortHawkesburyPaperGolfTournament:$26,500.00!KrugerSafetyAward:$5,000.00

Othersignificantcontributorsincluded:

NewArchForestContractorsLtd.,M.B.PulpLimited,JimKetterling,GeorgeFullerton,CalvinArchibald,SpringdaleForestResourcesandJ.D.Irving,Limited.

Thelistofcontributorsislongandweappreciatethedonationsandeffortsofeachandeveryoneofyou.Everylittlebitcounts.Wealsoacknowledgethedonationsmadebymanygroupstosilentauctionsandraffleswhichhelpusraiseallthesefunds.

YourfullprogramregistrationfortheSpring

MeetingincludesadonationtotheLogaLoadforKidsCanadaprogram.Throughyourdonationandthetremendous

supportfromprogramsponsors,100%ofall

proceedswillgodirectlytoprovidinglife-saving

equipmentandprofessionalhealthcare

forlocalchildren.

“Doingsomethingforthenextgenerationiswhatloggingandforestry

areallabout!”

ThankYou

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