About us
Provincial
Board of Directors
Chair: Alison Anderson
Past chair: Sandy McKellar
Vice Chair: Makenzie Leine
Treasurer: Betty-Ann McDonald
Secretary: Laurie Septav
Steve Baumber
Leanne Christie
Marg Hagardt
Helena Jehnichen
Candace Kenyon
Joanne Kineshanko
Wayne Lintott
Ann Polson
Vicki Smith
Honourary Member:
Gerri Parsons
Branches
Shuswap: Betty-Ann McDonald and Ann Polson
Canadian Women In Timber began in 1989 and is truly a grassroots organization. Members are all volunteers and are committed to making a positive difference. Most members have a connection to the forest industry and are the first to experience the social and economic consequences of forest land use.
CWIT support educational activities to enhance the public’s understanding of BC’s forest resources and sustainable management. Our aim is to foster an interest and a passion for the natural science of forestry; management and operations/harvesting.
Since our inception in 1989, we have provided the public with a balanced view of forest land use issues. We work with allies and partners, such as industry associations, forest and wood companies and educational institutions.
Who are the Canadian Women in Timber?
(Back l to r) Helena, Ann, Betty-Ann, Laurie, Alison, Joanne, Leanne
(Front l to r) Marg, Candace, Steve, Wayne, Vicki, Sandy
We created Forest Awareness Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in October, to generate public awareness of the sector.
Some Branches have created programs for classroom presentations and provide bursaries to students furthering their education in forest related programs or forest industry training.
Many teachers who work with our young people know very little about forestry and how the science of the forest could fit into their curriculum. Our branches work in local communities to build this awareness, and coach teachers in how they might modify or adapt their class work accordingly.
