WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS AND QUATSINO FIRST NATION COLLABORATE ON CARBON DATA RESEARCH

Western and Quatsino First Nation are embarking on important research into carbon data in the forests we manage. Working together as Quatern Limited Partnership, we’re using LiDAR laser data alongside technology called Treeid to study the impact of fertilization on carbon uptake. This will allow us to predict tree growth while measuring carbon sequestration across large scales for the first time.

Read more

COMMUNITY NEWS

November 15, 2023

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS AND QUATSINO FIRST NATION COLLABORATE ON CARBON DATA RESEARCH

Western Forest Products and Quatsino First Nation are embarking on important research into carbon data in the forests we manage. […]

October 23, 2023

Landmark Forestry Agreement will Support Increased First Nations Participation in a Stronger Vancouver Island Economy and Vision For the Future

The Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations (the “Nations,” all member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council), and Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western”) have reached an agreement for the Nations to acquire a 34% interest from Western in a newly formed Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) for $35.9 million (the “Agreement”). The Province of British Columbia helped to facilitate the Partnership through Incremental Treaty Agreements with the Nations, all of whom are in Stage 5 of the British Columbia Treaty Process.

September 13, 2023

WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS AND TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL COLLABORATE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The Town of Port McNeill expressed its appreciation to Western Forest Products for the Company’s contribution of 2.4 acres of property to the town at its September 12 Council Meeting. The three parcels of land, centrally located on Cedar Street adjacent to Rotary Park, are intended to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of the town’s population. Western representatives, Clint Cadwallader, General Manager Timberlands, and Brad McRae, Government Relations Director, joined Mayor Furney and Town Councillors for the land donation announcement at the meeting.

> Read more in the community news archive

Sign up for community news alerts

Media Inquiries

Contact Us