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ForestLeadership is pleased to announce conference speakers and workshop leaders for its upcoming conference to be held on May 8-10, 2007 in Vancouver, BC.
The 8th in a series of successful strategic conferences held since 2001, the event will address critical sustainability challenges faced by the forest sector in North America. It will not only feature plenary sessions and workshops, but also an exhibit area, an awards ceremony and exceptional networking opportunities.
The conference is geared towards forest and paper sector decision makers, professionals and stakeholders. It will take place at the prestigious Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver, BC, just prior to the 20th Global Forest & Paper Industry Conference.
Prominent Speakers
The conference plenary sessions will feature prominent speakers from Canada and the US. The following speakers have tentatively confirmed their participation. Additional speakers will be announced in early 2007.
- The Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Forests & Range, British Columbia
- Tzeporah Berman, Program Director, ForestEthics
- Bill Bourgeois, PhD, Principal, New Directions Resource Management Ltd.
- Bruce Fraser, PhD, Chair, Forest Practices Board
- Robert Hrubes, PhD, Senior Vice-President, Scientific Certification Systems
- Carlton Owen, Chief Executive Officer, US Endowment for Forestry & Communities Inc.
Pre-Conference Workshops
Several workshops will be presented by distinguished trainers on the occasion of the conference. The following half-day workshops will take place prior to the conference, on May 8th.
“Ecosystem-Based Management: Making it a Reality” (May 8 - AM)
By John Innes, Professor, University of British Columbia
with Bill Bourgeois, PhD, Principal, New Direction Resource Management Ltd.
“Dealing with Carbon in Forestry: Catching Up & Becoming Strategic” (May 8 - AM)
By Penny Baalman, Manager for Forestry/Climate Change, Det Norske Veritas
and Stephen Mooney, Vice-President Sales & Marketing, CarboNetworks
“Forest Sector Professionals: Develop Your ‘Innovation Mind’--Now!” (May 8 - PM)
By John Innes, Professor, University of British Columbia
with Bill Bourgeois, PhD, Principal, New Direction Resource Management Ltd.
“Get in Control of Your Wood & Paper Procurement: the FSC Controlled Wood Standard & FSC Risk Registry” (May 8 - PM)
By Robert Hrubes, PhD, Senior Vice-President, Scientific Certification Systems
Early-Bird Special (Expires 31 January 2007)
In order to ensure their participation at the conference and workshops, delegates are invited to register early.
For further information on the conference, including available early bird specials, please visit www.ForestLeadership.com.
For any questions, please contact ForestLeadership at (888) 274 4344 (toll free; North America) or (514) 274 4344.
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