Why we log

      In Genesis we are taught by revealed scripture that humankind is put on the earth neither to ignore the created world nor to exploit it, but  to tend it and care for it. In Jesus life, He compare God to a gardener and revels in the beauty of flowers and lakes, not neglecting in the case of the unproductive fig tree to weed out the diseased.
      In the past few years, due to ants trees have fallen close to or on several of the camps buildings, mercifully not while the camp has been in session. We have two new clearings where lightening strikes ignited the forest and aerial fire suppression was necessary.
      On our East, we have the Macintosch Point wildlife area, the Kincardine campus (mostly constructed in wood) and the Okema cottagers, most of whom are retired and depend on the road through the camp for access.
      On our West, we have the Prince Albert National Forest which , like Yellowstone, has a no fire  suppression policy  over much of its area. We also have the Northern Provincial Forest with no plans to clear  anywhere near us. Deer and bears can freely move from the park to Okema which forms part of the same ecosystem as could fire..
      In Okema we have animal species like crested woodpeckers and long eared bats, which indicate a post mature forest. We have dry and fallen trees. Fire would be good for our forest- see the new growth and changes in Fort la Corne but disasterous for the camp and our  neighbours.
      Our previous logging has been selective cutting with vintage equipement and techniques. Because we need to  replicate  the creation of a large clearing and provide a firebreak,  current plans submitted to the diocescean office invisage   more substancial clearing this time. This will exclude Tern Point, the area known as the Enchanted forest and margins along roads.  

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