Independent Forest Audit Public Survey


KBM has been actively involved in the research and development of various aspects of forest management. From developing and testing new equipment and technology to sponsoring graduate student research, we are focused on bringing new knowledge and practical solutions to the forest industry.

Introduction and Adaptation of New Equipment & Technology
Canada Ontario Forest Resources Development Agreement (COFRDA)
  • Operational thinning trials in Northwestern Ontario 1985-1987
  • Evaluation of Ontario Mounding Trials 5th year assessment
  • Investigation into effects of microsite compaction upon jack pine and black spruce direct seeding in Northwestern Ontario
Chile, South America
  • Introduction, testing and development of site preparation equipment, techniques and training
  • Introduction of field chipper operation including equipment and training
General Electric Silicones, Mississauga, Ontario
  • Developing Advanced Seeding Technologies
Canadian Pacific Forest Products, Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Development of Pronone Applicator
  • Development of Low Impact, Ground Herbicide Applicator
E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Company Inc.
  • Field Testing of Seed Eggs
  • Developing Application System for Granular Herbicides
National Research Council Canada
  • Development of ULW "ultra light weight" Herbicide Applicator
  • Shelter Cone Seeding System Development
  • Development of "Accuseeder", a hand seeding tool
NSERC - Industrial Postgraduate Scholarships
For more information contact:

Laird Van Damme, R.P.F.
(807) 345-5445 (ext. 232)
vandamme@kbm.on.ca

349 Mooney Ave
Thunder Bay, Ontario,
P7B 5L5 
Tel: (807) 345-5445 
Tel: 1-800-465-3001 
Fax: (807) 345-3440