Forestry Recollections: Red Lake 1926-1986
Forestry Recollections: Red Lake 1926-1986
By: Carl Bleich
In 1925, a gold rush exploded in this isolated area of Northwestern Ontario. A surge of gold seekers hastened to get to Red Lake. With people flooding in, the provincial government decided to establish a presence. in 1926, the Department of Lands and Forests, Ontario Forestry Branch, set up bases throughout the region. This historic book is produced through research mainly via a series of recollections from those who worked for the Forestry from 1926 to 1986. The stories are from forest firefighters, pilots, technicians, supervisors, conservation officers, park workers, junior rangers and a safety officer. Anyone who has visited or lived in this area will gain an appreciation of the history. 269 Pages, Softcover2020
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