Western Forest Products Sustainability
Beautiful, renewable products that make a difference
At Western, we work hard every day to advance sustainability through best-in-class forest management, investing in our people and communities, advancing reconciliation and making beautiful, long-lived wood products.
Our focus extends beyond producing renewable building products. We are dedicated to creating lasting value by supporting stronger communities, promoting inclusivity in the forest sector and offering an impactful building solution to climate change.
Advancing Sustainability Through Action
stronger together
40+
Active agreements with Indigenous groups or Indigenous organizations.
Generating Benefits
$5.6B
Over the past five years, we have accounted for $5.6 billion expenditures in the economy.
Nurturing Growth
15M
We produce ~ 15 million high-quality seeds and grow over 4 million seedlings annually.
100%
The forests under our care are 100% certified to internationally recognized standards.
3350+
We create meaningful career opportunities in the areas where we operate, with over 3350 direct employee and contractor jobs supported.
3:1
Western plants more than three trees for every tree harvested, supporting forest renewal and contributing to climate solutions.
Taking care of what matters
Thriving Together
At Western, we’re committed to protecting what matters most—our forests, communities and relationships. Through sustainable practices, local investments and meaningful partnerships, we’re creating a better future for generations to come.
For Generations
Sustaining Healthy Forests
We prioritize reforestation and sustainable forest management practices to help the ecosystems we rely on remain healthy and viable for future generations.
prosperity
Empowering Local Economies
By investing in local employment opportunities and supporting community initiatives, we help drive economic growth and foster long-term prosperity in the areas where we operate.
Respect for culture
Promoting Mutual Success
We actively engage with stakeholders and First Nations to build mutually beneficial relationships that respect and uphold cultural and local interests.
THree to one
Replanting for Tomorrow
Our commitment to sustainability extends to replanting three trees for every one we harvest, ensuring the forests we manage continue to thrive for generations to come.
Progress Through Partnership
We’re collaborating with Indigenous groups to share valuable knowledge and insights. By investing in new technologies and innovative approaches, we’re working to support healthy, resilient forests for the future. Our efforts focus on ecosystem health, creating economic stability and opportunities and fostering a climate-positive future for generations to come.
Careers
We are working to make Western a forestry employer of choice for Indigenous people by fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Stewardship
Our approach to responsible forest management is science-based and collaborative, with a planning horizon that looks hundreds of years into the future. From collecting seeds and growing seedlings to replanting, conserving habitats and harvesting timber, we’re fostering a sustainable future for our forests and the products they provide.
For generations
Products to be proud of.
We are proud of our stewardship performance. Through independent third-party certification and industry-leading partnerships and practices, our customers can be assured of our commitment to sustainability.
Community News
We are dedicated to helping communities thrive, ensuring the well-being and prosperity of the regions where we operate.