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Short SciFi Stories on the goHumanity’s Single Word Shakes the Galactic Council part 02 of 02Fellow members of the council, his voice, translated into the neural implants of 200 different species echoed through the hall. Instead they arrived in basic metal ships, armed with what seemed to the council primitive kinetic weapons, and yet they somehow managed to defeat three piracy fleets using only accelerated chunks of metal and weapons they called tactical nuclear devices. Their entire reply, he said, his voice steady, despite his concern, consisted of a single word in their language. Forteck shook his head, nothing, no explanation, no justification, no acknowledgement of consequences, just one simple word, no. Interrupted admiral Fex, the...
2025-11-2205 minShort SciFi Stories on the goHumanity’s Single Word Shakes the Galactic Council part 01 of 02Fellow members of the council, his voice, translated into the neural implants of 200 different species echoed through the hall. Instead they arrived in basic metal ships, armed with what seemed to the council primitive kinetic weapons, and yet they somehow managed to defeat three piracy fleets using only accelerated chunks of metal and weapons they called tactical nuclear devices. Their entire reply, he said, his voice steady, despite his concern, consisted of a single word in their language. Forteck shook his head, nothing, no explanation, no justification, no acknowledgement of consequences, just one simple word, no. Interrupted admiral Fex, the...
2025-11-2205 min
Industry Talks with ForteckShifting the Conversation about Forestry with Amber ArmstrongAmber Armstrong is the Communications & Stakeholder Relations Manager at Mercer International. In the episode, Amber & Branden dive into the process of connecting with people, clarifying industry misconceptions and the importance of shifting the conversation about forestry to the public.
2022-03-1639 minIndustry Talks with ForteckPay Structure with Branden SorokaA quick episode of Branden taking us through the pay structure for Forteck Field Staff including available positions within our company.
2022-02-0812 minIndustry Talks with ForteckForestry Back in the Day with Tharen SorokaOn this week’s episode of Industry Talks with Forteck, we brought on an extra special guest to chat with us about some history of the forestry industry along with some history of Forteck. We would like to introduce you to Tharen Soroka, Owner and Founder of TDS Forestry and our CEO, Branden Soroka’s, dad!
In this episode, Branden and Tharen dive into what it was like as a forester back in the day, speaking on the advancements of technology, the shifts in the industry and the transition from TDS Forestry to Forteck Enviro Inc.
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2022-01-1932 minIndustry Talks with ForteckLand and Forest Reclamation with Dr. Amanda SchoonmakerWe are pleased to introduce, Dr. Amanda Schoonmaker to this episode of Industry Talks with Forteck! Dr. Amanda Schoonmaker was named NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Boreal Reclamation and Reforestation in 2015. She received a Ph.D. in Forest Biology and Management (University of Alberta) and a BScF in Forest Sciences (University of British Columbia). Amanda and her team develop practical techniques to help oil and gas companies reclaim well sites that have reached the end of their lifespan, encouraging the growth of trees and shrubs compatible with the landscape. Since joining the centre, she has mentored over 30 students in...
2022-01-061h 00Industry Talks with ForteckAll About Forteck with Founder & CEO Branden SorokaForteck has come a long way in the last few years of business. Our founder & CEO, Branden Soroka, talks all about Forteck, its services and more information about the company.
2021-12-1412 minIndustry Talks with ForteckWomen Succeeding in Forestry with Cathy WolfOur Forteck Safety Manager, Cathy Wolf joins us today for Industry Talks with Forteck to discuss what it's like being a woman in forestry. She also offers tips and tricks to succeed in the forestry industry
2021-11-2317 minIndustry Talks with ForteckAll Things Pile BurningIn this episode, our Founder & CEO, Branden Soroka, talks about the ins-and-outs of Pile Burning and his experiences. Branden has been burning brush piles for as long as he can remember, his estimate is about 51,000 total piles personally burnt throughout his career so far! Branden has managed the burning contracts of over 300,000 piles since 2015.
2021-11-1612 minIndustry Talks with ForteckPeople in the Industry with Guest Matthew KristoffMatthew Kristoff is the host of the Your Forests Podcast and is a forester at Greenlink Forestry. We discuss what it's like to converse with different types of people in the industry, as well as exciting new technologies.
2021-08-2649 minIndustry Talks with ForteckBecoming a Registered Forester or Forest Technologist in Alberta with Guest Carla RhyantCarla Rhyant is the Executive Director at the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals (AAFMP). Carla discusses how one can become a registered Forester or Forest Technologist in Alberta from different parts of the country and world. She also goes over some of the new changes to expect in the examination process. AAFMP: https://www.aafmp.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forteck.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/forteck.caWebsite: https://www.forteck.ca
2021-07-2936 minIndustry Talks with ForteckTree Planting and the Challenges of Running a Modern Business with guest Chris HarrisChris Harris, the founder and GM of Shakti, talk with Branden and Mark about tree planting and the challenges of running a modern business.
Shakti Website: https://shaktitrees.com
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2021-06-2843 minIndustry Talks with ForteckAlberta VS B.C. Layout with Guest Lochlan MunroTune in and watch our Forteck CEO, Branden Soroka & Forest Tech, Lochlan Munro talk about the differences between forestry in Alberta VS. British Columbia
2021-06-1023 minIndustry Talks with ForteckDrones in ForestryVersatile Equipment: Drones or UAVs have developed from large and relatively expensive tools into many of today’s more cost-effective and efficient tools in the forest. They are now being picked up by more users due to their versatility; some are hard-working drones capable of carrying payloads, while other drones are used for their ability to capture high-quality images and videos. So, what can you do with a drone in the forest? Obvious answers include photo work of potential working areas, scouting of access lines or assessments of damage from a weather event, such as hail or maybe a tor...
2021-06-0123 min
Industry Talks with ForteckWorking Relationships in the Forestry & Environmental Industry with Lorne CarsonBranden goes into detail with Lorne Carson on their working relationship and what contributes to a successful partnership in the forestry and environmental industry.
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Carson Integrated Website: https://carsonintegrated.com
2021-05-2618 min