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Who we are
FGC is a multi-stakeholder advisory group appointed by the Provincial Chief Forester with representatives from the BC Ministry of Forests, (MoF), forest tenure holders, universities, and the Natural Resources Canada. FGC is supported by three technical advisory committees (TACs) – Genetic Conservation TAC, Coastal TAC and Interior TAC,
Photo: FGC Fall Field Tour, Near Quesnel, October 2021
FGC Members
| Name | FGC Role | Position/Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Keith Thomas, PAg | Ministry Co-chair | Director, Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch (FIRM), MoF |
| Annette van Niejenhuis, RPF | Industry Co-chair | Tree Improvement Forester, Western Forest Products Inc. |
| Coastal TAC Chair | ||
| Bevin Wigmore, RPBio | Coastal Seed Producer | Manager, Tree Improvement, Mosaic Forest Management |
| Dr. Dan Mazerolle | Natural Resources Canada | Director General, Pacific Forestry Centre, NRCan |
| Lise van der Merwe, RPF | Ministry – Research | Manager, Forest Genetics, FIRM, MoF |
| Dan Gaudet | Interior Seed Producer | General Manager, Vernon Seed Orchard Comany |
| Katherine Spencer, RPF | Interior TAC Chair | Manager, Seed Orchards, FIRM, MoF |
| Dr. Jürgen Ehlting | Academia – also Genetic Conservation TAC Chair | Director and Professor, Centre for Forest Biology, University of Victoria |
| Kona Van Deist, RPF | Ministry – BC Timber Sales | Seedling and Reforestation Specialist, BC Timber Sales, MoF |
| Leith McKenzie, RPF | Ministry – Operations | Director, Forest Investment and Reporting Branch, MoF |
| Robert Johnson, RPF | Coast Seed User | Forestry Manager, Capacity Forest Management |
| Shannon Jonasson, RPF | First Nations Perspectives | Silviculture Coordinator, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. |
MoF = BC Ministry of Forests
FIRM = Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch