Stumpside Processing
Spray Lake Sawmills typically uses a timber harvesting process referred to as stumpside processing. While it is generally more costly to harvest in this manner there are a number of environmental benefits. Click on the following link to see a video which outlines the benefits of stumpside processing. I hope you enjoy it.
November 14, 2013 Protected Areas Design Workshop-Results
On November 14, 2013 Spray Lake Sawmills held a Protected Areas Design Workshop. Five participants were present, two representing Nature Alberta and three representing neighboring landowners to the Forest Management Agreement Area. The workshop included discussion of the following topics: FSC and the Protected Areas Gap Analysis Review The FSC Standard/Requirement: 6.4 Protected Areas Network: Make
Watershed
Water and watershed management are high priority considerations for any resource management activities within the eastern slopes of Alberta. Spray Lake Sawmills conducts its timber harvest operations in headwaters areas of the South Saskatchewan Region. As such, it has become important for the company to develop “best management” practices which recognizes and accommodates these values. The
High Conservation Value Forest Assessment
Spray Lake Sawmills has recently completed version 2 of the High Conservation Value Forest Assessment which is now posted on the company website: https://spraylakesawmills.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/HCVF-v2-October%2015-2013-Final.pdf Thanks to the participants who provided feedback and attended our open houses and workshops
Protected Areas Design Workshop
On November 14, 2013, Spray Lake Sawmills will be hosting a Protected Areas Design Workshop to discuss the version 2 gap analysis and the process outlined for filling protected areas gaps. We would also like to identify interested parties to work with and begin the process of creating a protected areas network within the geographical context
Summary of feedback from the September 10, 2013 Ghost River Public Planning Session
SLS Objectives: To manage the Forest Management Agreement area for a sustainable timber supply To manage the Forest Management Agreement area in a manner that protects the Environment, Biodiversity, Water, Wildlife and Public Values To reclaim and reforest all harvested areas To harvest 95000m3 from the McLean Creek Compartment from 2015-2016 To continue to have
