Workshop agenda
Here is the agenda for our upcoming workshop in Dunster/McBride, BC. Please note that we have left time for open discussions in the afternoon session, so please come with your management concerns/questions/experiences to share and discuss. We look forward to seeing many of you soon!
Day 1: July 29th
9:00: Trend in Blister Rust Infection Rates in Whitebark and Limber Pine Stands in the Canadian Rockies: 2003-2014 - Brenda Sheperd
9:30 Five-Needle pine policy and recovery activities in Alberta - Robin Gutsell and Jodie Krakowski
10:00 Coffee
10:15 Whitebark Provenance Testing to Assess Rust Resistance and Adaptive Traits - Charlie Cartwright
10:45 Disease resistance screening update - Charlie Cartwright/Michael Murray
11:15 The regeneration niche of whitebark pine: key to restoring the species - Matthew Gelderman
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Whitebark Pine Restoration Plan for Mount Robson Provincial Park 2015-2016 - Anna McIndoe
1:30 Promoting Whitebark Pine Recovery in BC: Collecting Seed, Producing Seedlings, and Testing for Blister Rust - Don Pigott
2:00 Promoting Whitebark Pine Recovery in BC: White pine blister rust in BC - Alana Clason
2:30 Promoting Whitebark Pine Recovery in BC: Legislation, Practice, and Funding Options - Randy Moody
3:00 Open Discussion
Day 2: July 30th
9:00 Marshall/carpool at base of road to McBride Peak
9:00 drive up and park etc get to first site
9:45 Field restoration trial - Sybille Haeussler
10:50 Forest Health transects /plots - Jodie Krakowski
12:00 lunch
12:30 Identifying and classifying Blister rust- Don Pigott, Jodie Krakowski
1:30 Parent Tree Selection Standards. - Don Pigott, Jodie Krakowski
2:30 Seed collection and handling protocols – Don Pigott
3:00 drive down
Directions to Dunster School
From McBride: Drive east 31 km on Highway 16. Turn right at the sign to Dunster and drive across the valley. At the T junction turn left, drive past the Dunster General store and the Dunster School will be just down the road on the left.
From Tete Jaune: Drive 37 km west on Highway 16. Turn left at the sign to Dunster and follow the directions as above.
Directions for McBride Peak field trip:
Day 1: July 29th
9:00: Trend in Blister Rust Infection Rates in Whitebark and Limber Pine Stands in the Canadian Rockies: 2003-2014 - Brenda Sheperd
9:30 Five-Needle pine policy and recovery activities in Alberta - Robin Gutsell and Jodie Krakowski
10:00 Coffee
10:15 Whitebark Provenance Testing to Assess Rust Resistance and Adaptive Traits - Charlie Cartwright
10:45 Disease resistance screening update - Charlie Cartwright/Michael Murray
11:15 The regeneration niche of whitebark pine: key to restoring the species - Matthew Gelderman
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Whitebark Pine Restoration Plan for Mount Robson Provincial Park 2015-2016 - Anna McIndoe
1:30 Promoting Whitebark Pine Recovery in BC: Collecting Seed, Producing Seedlings, and Testing for Blister Rust - Don Pigott
2:00 Promoting Whitebark Pine Recovery in BC: White pine blister rust in BC - Alana Clason
2:30 Promoting Whitebark Pine Recovery in BC: Legislation, Practice, and Funding Options - Randy Moody
3:00 Open Discussion
Day 2: July 30th
9:00 Marshall/carpool at base of road to McBride Peak
9:00 drive up and park etc get to first site
9:45 Field restoration trial - Sybille Haeussler
10:50 Forest Health transects /plots - Jodie Krakowski
12:00 lunch
12:30 Identifying and classifying Blister rust- Don Pigott, Jodie Krakowski
1:30 Parent Tree Selection Standards. - Don Pigott, Jodie Krakowski
2:30 Seed collection and handling protocols – Don Pigott
3:00 drive down
Directions to Dunster School
From McBride: Drive east 31 km on Highway 16. Turn right at the sign to Dunster and drive across the valley. At the T junction turn left, drive past the Dunster General store and the Dunster School will be just down the road on the left.
From Tete Jaune: Drive 37 km west on Highway 16. Turn left at the sign to Dunster and follow the directions as above.
Directions for McBride Peak field trip:
| mcbride_peak_access.pdf |
Registration open
We hope you can join us in Dunster and McBride July 29-30, 2015 as we discuss whitebark pine management and visit some of the regions most active whitebark pine research, monitoring and restoration sites on McBride peak.
Please follow this link to register. Please note that payment for the workshop ($20) and optional lunches will be collected on the first day of the workshop.
Please follow this link to register. Please note that payment for the workshop ($20) and optional lunches will be collected on the first day of the workshop.
Accommodation information
We are encouraging you to use the services of the locals for lunch at the meeting and for the field trip. If you are planning on coming please register ASAP so our caterer can get organized.
There are other options for accommodation in McBride but here are some suggestions:
McBride:
Beaver Creek Lodge and Cabins, 915 Bridge Rd, (888) 641-2214
North Country Lodge, 868 Frontage, (250) 569-0001
Scarecrow Farm B&B and Campground, 4806 Highway 16, 15 km west of McBride, (250) 569-0351
Beaverview RV Park and Campground, Hwy 16 2 kms east of McBride, (250) 569-2513
Dunster
Camping at Dunster School (the meeting venue),which is free for workshop participants:
- three acres of land with large areas of grass for tents, but there is no sani-station for trailers and campers.
- access to indoor washrooms
- one shower is also available inside the school
- there is a double outhouse, a fire-pit, 5-6 large picnic tables around the school-yard, tennis court, baseball area with backstop and a soccer goalposts set up in the grassy area. There are also some swings and a childrens' playground in the yard.
Valemount
Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites, 1950 Highway 5 South, (800) 780-7234
Yellowhead Motel, 1475 5th Avenue, (250) 566-4411
Super 8 Valemount, 1465 5th Avenue, (800) 536-1211
There are other options for accommodation in McBride but here are some suggestions:
McBride:
Beaver Creek Lodge and Cabins, 915 Bridge Rd, (888) 641-2214
North Country Lodge, 868 Frontage, (250) 569-0001
Scarecrow Farm B&B and Campground, 4806 Highway 16, 15 km west of McBride, (250) 569-0351
Beaverview RV Park and Campground, Hwy 16 2 kms east of McBride, (250) 569-2513
Dunster
Camping at Dunster School (the meeting venue),which is free for workshop participants:
- three acres of land with large areas of grass for tents, but there is no sani-station for trailers and campers.
- access to indoor washrooms
- one shower is also available inside the school
- there is a double outhouse, a fire-pit, 5-6 large picnic tables around the school-yard, tennis court, baseball area with backstop and a soccer goalposts set up in the grassy area. There are also some swings and a childrens' playground in the yard.
Valemount
Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites, 1950 Highway 5 South, (800) 780-7234
Yellowhead Motel, 1475 5th Avenue, (250) 566-4411
Super 8 Valemount, 1465 5th Avenue, (800) 536-1211
Whitebark pine workshop in McBride, BC
We are pleased to announce an upcoming 2 day workshop in the beautiful Robson Valley of BC. On July 29-30, 2015 we will host a day of talks in Dunster, BC, followed by a day in the field on McBride Peak. Stay tuned for more information!