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Junior Forest Wardens Mission Statement
Junior Forest Wardens is a challenging and rewarding,
family oriented, forestry youth program that emphasizes the responsible use of
our natural environment. We develop a respect for our natural world by creating
an awareness and appreciation through our unique "Hands On" approach to learning
outdoor skills.
The Junior Forest Warden’s organization was started in
the spring of 1930 in British Columbia by Charles Wilkinson of the Canadian Forestry
Association. Originally the program emphasized forest fire watch and prevention. Since
then it has expanded to include Forestry Education, Ecology, Woods Travel, Leadership
and Prevention of Endangered Species (wildlife).
History
Currently in Newfoundland there are several active
groups, both in the Central and Avalon regions. With potential new groups
starting in other regions. The program is open to both boys and girls, and is
divided into four age groups ranging in ages 6-18 years.
This is a family-oriented program which encourages
and prides itself on family involvement and participation.
Examples of some activities include:
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hiking |
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first aid |
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canoeing/kayaking |
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community service |
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recycling |
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outdoor survival |
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orienteering |
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camping |
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tree planting |
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environmental ethics |
Provincial Headquarters
For the Junior Forest Warden Association is located at the Forest Ecology Centre
on Brookfield Rd. in St. John’s. Each June the Annual Tree Sale takes place. A portion
of trees for this sale is grown from seed by the wardens. Proceeds from the sale aid
groups across the Province with funds for programming throughout the year.
Annual Tree Sale
The Forest Resources sponsors the Junior Forest Warden Program. The annual tree sale at the
department’s Forest Ecology Centre on Brookfield Road raises funds for Junior
Forest Warden (JFW) activities throughout the Province. Neil Benson,
Conservation Officer and Manager of the Centre, teaches and assists the clubs to
raise and care for trees in the nursery. These are sold to the general public in
a one-day only, all-volunteer event each June. Last year’s (1999) sale was a
tremendous success, despite some damp weather. The sale offered 5,000 trees of
25 different species and varieties, starting at five dollars. The year’s sales
statistics are very similar to those of 1999. The next annual tree sale will be
held in mid-June 2001 at the nursery on Brookfield Road.
There are Junior Forest Warden clubs in
Mount Pearl, Pippy Park, Springdale, Kings Point, Little Bay Islands,
Sheppardville, and Parsons Pond on the Northern Peninsula.
(Excerpts from Woods, Streams & Wildlife - a publication of the Forestry &
Wildlife Division Newsletter, Vol. 1, Number 3, Summer 1999)
Brochure
We have available a brochure that
describes our role and what we do. To obtain this brochure contact Mr. Lary
Smith (contact information below) or download it via the following
links.
Please note: our brochure is double sided, and as such you must download both sides to
get the full brochure.
For further information or to become a volunteer, please
contact:
Larry Smith - President
6 Barbour Dr.
Mt. Pearl, NL
A1N 2H7
Tel. (709) 747-9763
Email l.smith@nf.sympatico.ca
Ray Fitzgerald - Eastern Regional Representative
15 O'Flaherty Cres.
Mt. Pearl, NL
A1N 4M1
Tel. (709) 747-0453
Email rayfitzgerald@hotmail.com
Rev. Dave Feltham - Central Regional Representative
P.O. Box 642
Springdale, NL
A0J 1T0
Tel. (709) 673-5683
Email felthamdave@hotmail.com
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