Thermal News Category: General
Forest Science, Sustainability, & Thermally Modified Hem-Fir.
Western’s stewardship approach combines professional forestry, scientific planning, third-party certification, reforestation, conservation, Indigenous partnership, and long-term fibre planning.
Sustainable Forestry in BC.
How Western Forest Products conserves ecosystems, and builds climate-resilient forests across 1.62 million hectares of coastal British Columbia.
Sepideh Nourian – Product Developer.
Sepideh’s experience with thermal modification began a decade ago during her master’s studies, contributing to early North American research on the thermal modification of Western Hemlock.
Ara Koh – Market Intelligence Manager.
Ara works at the intersection of product, market, and customer. She leads Western’s go-to-market strategy, pilot projects, and commercialization planning for thermally modified Hem-Fir.
Mark Dubois Phillips – Director, Business Development
Mark brings more than 40 years of forest industry experience to Western, witnessing the industry evolve through changing markets, fibre availability, customer expectations, and product innovation.
Investing in Thermally Modified Hem-Fir.
Learn why Western Forest Products is investing in thermally modified Hem-Fir, a high-value wood platform built around coastal B.C. fibre, responsible sourcing, durability, and market-ready performance.