Forest sector innovation in central British Columbia

新喀里多尼亚学院正在与林业公司、政府和学术研究人员以及社区合作伙伴合作，促进不列颠哥伦比亚省中部林业部门的创新。 该学院的12，500公顷的研究森林，位于不列颠哥伦比亚省王子乔治附近，为行业和研究人员提供了理想的研究设施，以合作解决一系列林业研究需求，包括：*1）改善环境管理的森林经营和管理解决方案 **2）加强林业适应气候变化的造林备选方案 **2）改善森林经营和规划的遥感和测绘技术解决方案 * 大学教师和学生正在与行业和合作伙伴合作，在这些主题下开展一系列研究项目，包括：创新的森林采伐技术，以保护河岸特征，在BC省中部种植新的树种，以适应气候变化，利用LiDAR数据改善森林规划和运营。 这项研究的成果将支持整个林业部门的可持续和增强的创新，从而帮助林业公司应对挑战并利用新的机遇。 参与研究项目的学生将有机会进一步发展他们的创新和技术技能，同时直接与当地公司合作进行行业主导的研究。

The College of New Caledonia is collaborating with forest companies, government and academic researchers, and community partners to foster innovation in the forest sector in central British Columbia. The College's 12,500 hectare research forest, located near Prince George, BC, provides an ideal research facility for industry and researchers to collaboratively address a range of forest industry research needs including:****1) Forest operation and management solutions to improve environmental stewardship**2) Silviculture options to enhance forest industry adaptation to climate change **2) Remote sensing and mapping technology solutions to improve forest operations and planning****College faculty and students are working with industry and partners on a range of research projects under these topics including: innovative forest harvesting techniques to protect riparian features, planting new tree species in central BC as an adaptation to climate change, and using LiDAR data to improve forest planning and operations. Outcomes from this research will support sustainable and enhanced innovation throughout the forestry sector, thus help forest companies address challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. Students involved in research projects benefit through opportunities to further develop their innovation and technical skillsets while working directly with local companies on industry-led research.****