These pictures were taken in July and August of 2003, while planting for the Ministry of Forests in Fort St. James.

A photo of the forest fire, about half an hour after the lightning started it.

Smoke on the road that led us away from the forest fire. For a while, we appeared to have our access to the main road cut off.

Intense burning in the centre of the fire.

A prescribed burn in Jasper Park. Sometimes the fires are lit on purpose and controlled to mimic events in nature, for purposes of wildlife and pest management, and other reasons.

Syndey, looking like a bit of a monster after several wasp stings made her face swell.

A view from the camp. We had a nice lake that we were camped beside.

Raspberries on the block. They were everywhere ... no need to pack a lunch.

Maple leaves, with red tinges appearing around the edges.

A typical view of the back seat on the drive home, with the planters sound asleep.

Steak BBQ in camp.

   

Tower, showing off his new haircut.

The camp bulletin board, with safety info, bear aware information, camp standards, and of course, the obligatory photos of girlfriends.

Andrea showing off her hands. The hand on the right had been stung by wasps the day before.

A view from Fort St. James in the evening.

Salmon spawning in the creek on the way to the block.

Tower's planting bags, with pine and spruce mixed in them.

A photo showing part of the hillside that had burned during the fire.

A mushroom.

Breaking down the camp.

Loading the camp loading unit.

Shelley and her new friend, a garter snake.

Peter Byra.

Anthony Fast, our forestry representative from Fort St. James.

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