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AGROFORESTRY

AGROFORESTRY. Diversification options for communities impacted by the Mountain Pine Beetle. Purpose of the Session.

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AGROFORESTRY

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  1. AGROFORESTRY Diversification options for communities impacted by the Mountain Pine Beetle

  2. Purpose of the Session • Increase the awareness and understanding of the potential of agroforestry and associated industries to enhance long-term stability and economic diversity of First Nations and rural communities; • Provide information on the business potential, products and marketing of agroforestry and industries in the Prince George and Lakes Timber Supply Areas;

  3. Rules of Engagement • Challenge ideas, not people • Participate • Stay focused and part of the process • Be positive and open • One conversation at a time • Listen generously • Encourage new ideas; build on the ideas of others • Observe time limits; stick to the agenda • Ensure that everyone gets heard • See situation from a perspective other than your own

  4. Collaboration • To work jointly with others or together, especially in an intellectual endeavour. • To cooperate with an individual or agency with which your are not immediately connected to further mutually beneficial goals.

  5. Traditional Methods of Agroforestry • Heat • Shelter • Food • Medicine • Transportation (i.e. Canoes)

  6. Summary of Agenda Helicopter Balcony Beach

  7. Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Workshop • Ask questions • Check in at the Listening Post • Network!!! • Respond to wall questions

  8. Workshop Support • Core funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada • Hosted & co-sponsored by Resources North • Organizational support and co-sponsored by FORREX • Four Directions Management Services hired to assist with organizational support

  9. Thank You Advisory Committee! • Keith Atkinson, First Nations Forestry Council • Albert George, Saik’uz First Nation • Raman Gill, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands • Michael Kerr, National Research Council • George Powell, AgForInsight.com • Leonard Thomas, Nak’azd’li First Nation • Dave Trotter, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands • Lisa Zabek, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

  10. Introductions Around the Room • Name • Position • Community/Organization

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