Read Forests Ontario article here.

Loggers’ Day in Algonquin Park

Join us for Loggers’ Day on Saturday, July 25th at the Logging Museum as AFA celebrate 40 years of sustainable forest management in Algonquin Park.

Visit the Friends of Algonquin Park site for additional info.

Also check out these links:

CNW newswire story here.

Muskoka region news story here.

Huntsville High School students among bursary recipients

Nikki Bjorkquist and Ryan Crawford, 2015 graduates of Huntsville High School were among 8 students receiving $500 Forest Industry Bursary awards this year.  Former AFA staff member, Larry Rosebrugh, was on hand June 25th to present the winners with their award.

Two students from Fellowes High School in Pembroke, Kendra Bloom and Avery Nagora also received a bursary, as well as Jordan Easton of North Hastings High School in Bancroft, Drew Edwards of Renfrew Collegiate Institute in Renfrew, Morgan McNulty of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew, and Adam Trylinski of Pembroke, ON.

AFA Safety Award Winner

Three AFA contractors achieved perfect safety records for the 2014-2015 operating season attaining zero medical aids and no lost time days.

Pictured (l – r) are Steve Bursey, AFA Manager of Operations Pembroke, Joe Dombroski and Steven Glofcheskie of W. F. Dombroski Logging and Sons Contractor Ltd. of Barry’s Bay, ON receiving the Safety Award for the best overall safety record with the most person days.