Lakehead Forestry Harvest (1975)

Lakehead Forestry Harvest (1975) was the 1975 volume of the forestry students' yearbook of Lakehead University, titled Harvest.

People

The volume names about 149 students and 49 staff and other adults, together with 1074 names printed with initials only or without a first name. They are listed on Lakehead Forestry Harvest (1975) roster; individual portraits cropped from the scan are in Category:Lakehead yearbook portraits.

Contents

• Lakehead Forestry harvest 75 (scan page 1)
• Lakehead Forestry Harvest 75 (p. 1)
• Faculty (p. 8)
• Staff (p. 9)
• Chairman's Remarks (p. 12)
• Prayer of the Woods (p. 15)
• LUFA Executive (p. 16)
• Initiation (p. 17)
• A Message From The Hon. Leo Bernier, Minister Of Natural Resources. (p. 20)
• B.Sc.F (p. 26)
• Degree I (p. 28)
• Tech I (p. 29)
• Degree II (p. 30)
• Degree III (p. 31)
• Forest Tech. (p. 32)
• Grads. '75 (p. 33)
• Super Tech (p. 36)
• Environmental Studies (p. 37)
• On Forest Economics In Canada (p. 38)
• Woodsman's (p. 40)
• Competition (p. 41)
• WINTER CARNIVAL Montreal (p. 43)
• Weyerhaeuser Lecture Series (p. 46)
• Forestry Symposium (p. 48)
• Sports Beat (p. 50)
• Hockey (p. 52)
• Volleyball (p. 54)
• Broomball (p. 55)
• Floor Hockey (p. 56)
• Tech II (p. 57)
• Baseball (p. 58)
• Football (p. 59)
• Basketball (p. 60)
• Women's Basketball (p. 61)

Groups and organizations

• Lakehead University Forestry Association (association)
• LUFA Executive (council)
• Forestry Class of 1975 (class)
• Degree I (team)
• Tech I (team)
• Degree II (team)
• Degree III (team)
• Absent (class)
• Super Tech (class)
• Timber Harvesting (class)
• Environmental Studies (program)
• Weyerhaeuser Lecture Organizers (committee)
• Weyerhaeuser Lecture Series Committee (committee)
• Symposium Committee (committee)
• Phys. Ed III (class)
• Commerce (class)
• No-Stars (team)
• A - Team (team)
• Tech II (team)
• Tech II (A) (team)
• Tech II (B) (team)
• Degree IV (team)
• For III (team)
• Degree I (A) (team)
• Degree I (B) (team)
• For IV (class)
• Winners - Degree IV (team)
• Golf (team)
• Cross Country (team)
• Alumni (team)
• Wrestling (team)
• All Stars (team)
• For I (team)
• Women's Basketball For I (team)
• The Class of '75 (class)

Write-ups and events

• PREACHIN: A poem titled 'Preachin' emphasizes the importance of leading by example and living one's creed rather than just speaking it.
• Chairman's Remarks: The chairman discusses the growth of the forestry program to over 430 students despite challenges like government construction freezes and faculty recruitment difficulties. The report notes the addition of three new faculty members, the sudden passing of two veteran lecturers, and the development of a new Master's program slated for 1976.
• Director's Message (continued): The text discusses the challenges of recruiting new faculty due to salary and industry conditions, while noting significant shifts in national and provincial forestry policies. It highlights the transition from traditional timber licensing to increased government control and the potential for timber shortages in northwestern Ontario.
• Chairman's Message: The chairman of the school discusses the evolution of forest management attitudes in Canada, moving away from simple liquidation toward professional renewal. He warns graduates about the bureaucratic challenges within a government ministry and emphasizes the need for idealism and persistence.
• Prayer of the Woods: A poetic tribute to the utility and beauty of trees, describing how wood serves humanity from the cradle to the coffin and asking passersby to protect the forest.
• Initiation: A series of photos shows students in various states of initiation, including some wearing white robes and others gathered in a crowd. Captions suggest a rowdy atmosphere with students being addressed by leaders about the rules of the event.
• Initiation is for de' boids!!: A collection of candid photographs showing students participating in messy outdoor initiation rituals involving mud and trenches. A humorous caption features a fictional dialogue between two people about the chaotic scene.
• A Message from the Hon. Leo Bernier: The minister explains the 1972 formation of the provincial ministry from several former departments and highlights the 50th anniversary of the provincial air service. He also promotes a new book by an author titled 'The Firebirds' which chronicles the history of bush flying in the province.
• Ministry of Natural Resources Overview: The text outlines the goals of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, including outdoor recreation, resource development, and conservation. It details the work of the Division of Parks, the Division of Fish and Wildlife, and the Division of Lands, as well as forest management statistics for the 1973/74 fiscal year.
• Forestry Statistics and Management in Ontario: This page provides data on forest regeneration, tending treatments, and land management agreements in Ontario. It details aerial spraying for pest control, the increase in wood volume cut over the last decade, and the economic impact of the province's forest industry compared to other regions.
• Ontario Forest Industry and Research Update: This text outlines the economic impact of Ontario's forest industry, noting it provides 72,000 direct jobs and generated $1.9 billion in shipping value in 1971. It also highlights research milestones like the publication of land-type maps for Southern Ontario, hybrid poplar breeding projects, and the increasing importance of Aspen in silvicultural studies.
• Algonquin Forestry Act: The Algonquin Forestry Act (Bill 155) was passed in late 1974 and took effect on January 1, 1975, creating the Algonquin Forestry Authority. This new body is tasked with harvesting Crown timber within Algonquin Park and supplying logs to the industry.
• Minister's Message Conclusion: The text concludes a message from the Minister regarding forestry and land management programs, noting 1974 changes to the Crown Timber Act to increase revenue and simplify wood measurement. It highlights the Ministry's role as custodian of Ontario's land and water and encourages responsible outdoor recreation.
• On Forest Economics in Canada: The article discusses the significant contribution of forest industries to Canada's gross national product and the challenges posed by global economic factors like the Vietnam War, oil prices, and inflation. It also examines the impact of federal government intervention in natural resource exploitation and the economic strain caused by increased rail freight rates on the lumber market.
• The Forest Industry Milieu: An analysis of the forest industry's economic standing in 1975, discussing its export value relative to oil and gas, the cyclical nature of lumber and pulp markets, and the impact of inflation. It highlights the industry's importance in employment and the future challenges for foresters regarding labor availability, timber costs, and the economics of growing trees.
• Competition: A series of candid photographs showing students participating in outdoor winter forestry competitions in the snow.
• Winter Carnival Montreal: Students participate in various outdoor winter activities including log sawing and axe throwing during a carnival event.
• Woodsmen Team Trip to Montreal: The Woodsmen Team traveled to Montreal for a competition, stopping for massages before departure and bringing emergency rations for the train ride. During the journey, they socialized with other passengers and some members eventually fell asleep from the pace of the trip.
• Forestry Competitions: Lakehead University forestry students are shown resting and then participating in outdoor winter competitions. The text notes that the team performed well and represented the northern region effectively.
• Weyerhaeuser Lecture Series: A three-day lecture series titled 'The Forests of Russia' was held in March featuring four speakers with experience in the Soviet Union. The event covered forest management, fire protection, and logging equipment, while also providing insights into foreign life.
• SYMPOSIUM: The symposium addresses the increasing proximity of annual forest harvests to allowable volumes under sustained yield management. It also considers public and professional criticism regarding perceived wasteful practices in the modern forestry industry.
• Approaching the Maximum Utilization Goal: The seventh annual Symposium featured three speakers discussing methods to better utilize entire trees and eliminate waste in the forestry industry. The event concluded with a successful dinner-dance at a local legion hall.
• HOCKEY WINNING STREAK STILL INTACT: The forestry team completed another undefeated intramural hockey season, extending their three-year record to 38-0. They defeated a physical education class in a close semi-final and beat the commerce team 5-1 in the championship at a local arena.
• Forestry Hockey: The forestry hockey team looks forward to continuing their winning streak next year. One player returned from retirement to demonstrate his scoring ability.
• Forestry Dominance on the Ice: The Forestry A Team maintained its winning streak of 38 consecutive victories. Meanwhile, the NO-STARS team managed to defeat the Nurses, and the TECH II team finished in fourth place after a competitive season.
• Volleyball Participation: The forestry department saw high participation in volleyball, with several degree teams placing in the top four. Degree II took first place, while Degree III and IV took third and fourth respectively.
• BROOMBALL: The broomball season saw the jocks take the top two spots while the foresters finished in third and fourth place. The sport had high participation across all years and was noted for generating profits for breweries.
• Floor Hockey: Forestry classes dominated the floor hockey competition. The championship match between two specific classes resulted in a tie, while another class also secured a top position thanks to the goaltending of one student.
• THE AMELIA STREET CUP: A group of students pose together outdoors on the ice for a photo titled 'The Amelia Street Cup'.
• CROSS COUNTRY: The forestry students performed well in the cross country event, with one woman taking first place and one man taking third place. Two other male students also participated in the competition.
• FOOTBALL: Following the removal of tackle football, the Foresters entered three teams into a competition where the Tech II squad emerged victorious.
• WRESTLING: The students competed in a wrestling event held at the fieldhouse, and although they did not win any weight classes, they were recognized for their performance.
• BADMINTON: Students competed in intramural badminton, with two students taking second in mixed doubles, and two others taking third in men's doubles.
• BOWLING: Two students won high scores and high series honours in the 5 pin and 10 pin bowling tournaments.
• TROPHIES: Awards were presented for various sports including hockey, baseball, football, and basketball, with one student accepting the cheering trophy for the program.
• Editor's Thanks: The editor of the yearbook expresses gratitude to those who donated photos and specifically thanks three individuals for their technical assistance with photography and processing.

Advertisers

The volume carries 20 advertisements from 20 businesses: Association of Natural Resources Technicians of Ontario, Canadian Car Forestry Equipment, Crest Motor Hotel, Iron Range Bus Lines, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, The Great Lakes Paper Company Limited, Vulcan Machinery and Equipment Limited, Saskatchewan Forest Products Corporation, Kimberley Clark Pulp and Paper Company Ltd, The Griffith Mine, Newago Timber Company Ltd, The Ontario Paper Company Ltd, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Lakehead University Branch, American Can of Canada Limited, Midwest Detroit Diesel Ltd, Abitibi Paper Company Ltd, Lakehead Woodlands Division, Domtar Woodlands Ltd, The Matchbox.

Transcription notes

Transcribed from page images of the Internet Archive scan. Descriptions of write-ups are summaries in the wiki's own words. Names printed with initials only cannot be matched to people and are recorded on the roster as printed.