Ian Kirby, Woodlot Forester
Me and My Job
Educating, mediating
We put on workshops and presentations to help educate the micro-forestry industry as well as interested landowners. These cover everything from chainsaw maintenance and safety to basic logging courses. Sometimes, the discussions at these events get heated.
Two years ago there was quite a bit of media attention surrounding logging in south western Manitoba. We held workshops to address public concern and inform people about the activities taking place.
Note: Micro-forestry is a sector of the forestry industry that helps landowners with smaller acreages manage and market their resources.