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Back to Community News HomeWestern Supports Workplace Diversity with New Bursary at VIU
The Western Forest Products Bursary for Women in Forestry will cover half of the tuition fees for the successful candidate enrolled in VIU’s two-year Forestry Resources Technology Diploma Program.
Nanwakolas, Western agree to joint planning, old-growth deferral
A planning and reconciliation agreement between four member Nations of the Nanwakolas Council and Western Forest Products includes an agreement to defer harvest of approximately 2,500 hectares of ancient, rare and other priority old growth for two years in support of Province’s Old Growth Strategy.
Western and Tla’amin Nation Take Another Step Toward Meaningful Reconciliation with New Logging Contract
The contract supports the ongoing relationship between the two parties and builds on the Renewal Agreement Western and the Tla’amin Nation signed last July by demonstrating progress in advancing innovative and mutually beneficial activities in the Tla’amin Territory.
Western Gives Back to Communities this Holiday Season with $100,000 for Food and Toys
The company is contributing $100,000 to 30 community groups and First Nations partners to help provide food and toys for the holidays where they are needed the most on the coast of B.C. and Washington State. Through Western’s Community Enhancement Fund, the company provides support to local community events, organizations and initiatives. Western takes pride in its commitment to sustainable and stable communities in the areas in which it operates.
Nanwakolas Council and Western Forest Products Announce LOU to Negotiate Joint Planning and Reconciliation Protocol Agreement
Under this comprehensive agreement, the parties will work towards co-developing an Integrated Resource Management Plan (IMRP) and mutually beneficial business solutions in support of economic reconciliation.
‘Namgis First Nation and Western Forest Products Announce Launch of Collaborative Forest Management Planning Process
Through this project, ‘Namgis and Western will jointly develop an innovative and progressive plan to sustainably manage Tree Farm Licence 37 (TFL 37) and inform cooperative decision making between them. The pilot will also provide recommendations for joint decision-making between ‘Namgis and the Province.
Western and PPWC Announce New Collective Agreement
The new 8-year agreement covers approximately 70 hourly employees and commences October 15, 2021. The agreement aligns employee and business needs to support attraction and retention and provides general wage increases.
Tla’amin Nation and Western Forest Products Announce Renewal Agreement and Joint Planning Project
In addition to planning for Tla’amin treaty lands and Crown tenure areas, the IRMP will include collaboration with Western on planning for the portion of TFL 39 Block 1 located in the Territory.
Western Forest Products Spreads Holiday Cheer with $100,000 Donation
The donation will be distributed to more than 40 Indigenous partners and community groups on the coast of B.C. and Washington State that provide meals and gifts to help individuals and families celebrate the holiday season.
Western Forest Products Supports Community Food Banks with Summer Donation of $100,000
“Based on our regular conversations with community leaders and engagement with employees, we identified a common need for food bank services across the communities where we operate,” said Don Demens, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western.