NAtional Forest Week
Feature story posted on September 20, 2007
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A mother bear walking alongside her cub.
Moss spreading slowly across a tree trunk.
A beaver building its home in the water.
Wild cranberries ripe for picking.
Just an average day in Alberta’s forests, home to a wealth of life and teeming with activity.
Most of us have experienced the forest and associated activities such as camping, hunting, fishing and hiking. We’re fortunate to live in a province that offers us such a wide variety of recreation opportunities, all set against the backdrop of Alberta’s natural beauty.
National Forest Week recognizes the important role forests play in our lives. Observed annually during the last week of September, this celebration encourages us to learn more about this vital resource.
“Forests are not just a place to visit – they provide us with resources, and an environment that’s home to 574 wild animal species in Alberta alone,” said Sustainable Resource Development Minister Ted Morton.
The Government of Alberta is pleased to host National Forest Week activities from September 22 to 30, 2007. The theme of this year’s event is Canada’s Forests: Tradition and Transition.
Please join Alberta Sustainable Resource Development at the Royal Alberta Museum for activities such as:
- a wildfire investigation unit
- a live barred owl
- opportunity to dress up in firefighter uniforms
- learn about compass navigation
- history of forestry in Alberta
For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.srd.alberta.ca or www.royalalbertamuseum.ca or call (780) 453-9100.
