Media Invited
Arrival of Log Loaders Moves Stanley Park Recovery Operations into High Gear

July 4, 2007 (No. 17) - Media are invited to an event tomorrow to mark the arrival of specialized log loading equipment (colloquially known in the industry as "hoechuckers") to Stanley Park. The equipment, donated by Finning (Canada) and Caterpillar to aid in the park restoration program, will be crucial to the removal of thousands of fallen trees and woody debris left behind after last December's massive windstorm. Park Board Chair Ian Robertson and Finning (Canada) General Manager for Surrey and Vancouver Island, Enzo D'Angelo will be on hand to answer questions.

9:30 - 10:30 am
Thursday - July 5, 2007
Parking Lot - Prospect Point Picnic Area
Stanley Park
Media are advised to bring hard hats and high visibility vests to the site.

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For more information contact Carol DeFina, Communications Coordinator, at 604-257-8440.
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The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.