As part of #NationalForestWeek we introduce Dan Macmaster, RPF, and Peter Flett, RPF, forest managers of the West Boundary Community Forest. To learn more about forest management practices at the community forest, visit lnkd.in/gTgC5ijb 🌲 #HealthyForests | Vaagen Fibre Canada

Vaagen Fibre Canada is proud to be associated with a community forest that cares and invests in helping enhance the resources of our local communities. Our mill is committed to nurturing partnerships that enhance forests and supports local communities. #SustainableForestry 🌲

Our annual Osoyoos Indian Band Summer Student Program was back after a pause due to the pandemic. Three young OIB students signed up for a 6-week paid internship with the support of Vaagen Fibre Canada, Weyerhaeuser, and BC Timber Sales. Read the full report: bit.ly/3rgHQNy

An Forest Professionals BC Op-ed written by Dan Macmaster – Forest Manager at the West Boundary Community Forest and Manager at Vaagen Fibre Canada– shares the importance of bringing #forestry #education to local schools and why there is such a need for outreach. To read the Op-ed, visit the link bit.ly/3MpRqHI

Thank you to the Ministry of Forests and @FES_BC for trusting and supporting WBCF project proposals. The funding from FESBC will be used for five projects within our community forest. #HealthyForests #HealthyCommunities news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022F…

Thank you to Hon. @KatrineConroy and Roly Russell Roly Russell., for spending a day touring our Midway mill and meeting the team! #SustainableForestry #SupportingCommunities

We are proud to support the BC Community Forest Association at its 20th Anniversary Conference! Thank you to #Nakusp and Area Community Forest for hosting this remarkable event and inviting people to share experiences and knowledge. #bccfa20years #sustainableforestry #SupportingCommunities

Our team had a great time last week in #Nakusp for the BC Community Forest Association 2022 AGM and Conference! Thank you to the Association for advocating and supporting #sustainable community forest management in #BritishColumbia.

To combat the devastation left behind by last the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire from last year, the Osoyoos Indian Band and Vaagen Fibre Canada decided to collaborate to regenerate a new forest. Thank you to Grand Forks Gazette for the great coverage! bit.ly/3DfXYVh

Thank you CFIMag for covering this great story! These projects are a win economically, environmentally, and socially and we’re so grateful for the funding. Read more here bit.ly/3X6wZVj #HealthyForests #HealthyCommunities🌲

NEWS: New forestry agreements with First Nations accelerate wildfire salvage: bit.ly/3V4R9Nn Our partnership with the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) has proved to be extremely valuable. Thank you, to the OIB, for guiding the return to traditional practices of the land.

Thank you, @FES_BC for sharing Dan Macmaster's story in forestry and the highlights of his career. The team at Vaagen Fibre Canada is immensely proud to count on Dan's leadership and intention to serve his team and community! #SupportingCommunities 🌲

This October, we had the opportunity to take @KatrineConroy, Minister of Forests and MLA for Boundary Similkameen Rolly Russell on a one-day tour of three important spots, our Midway Mill, the West Boundary Community Forest and the Nk’Mip Creek Wildfire Project. Read more: bit.ly/3VF1Bvx

In early November, the Forestry Worker Supports and Community Resiliency Council held its first meeting. The Province of B.C. has appointed Registered Professional Forester (RPF) Dan Macmaster to support forestry workers and communities. Read more:bit.ly/3VXxC1L

At Vaagen Fibre Canada, we are proud of all the team members who dedicate their time to sustainable forestry, Today, we are amplifying the voice of Debbie Hachey, Log Scaler/Weighmaster at Vaagen Fibre Canada. Meet Debbie: bit.ly/3WeoOVy #SustainableForestry

Our Midway mill is proud to hold a partnership with Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, a state-of-the-art interpretative centre. Just recently, the Centre received a log donation from Vaagen, which were used to build the new Pit House Story: bit.ly/3YDfahh

We are proud of our partnership with Salmo Valley Trail Society, a local nonprofit committed to creating, enhancing, and preserving non-motorized sustainable recreational trails in the Salmo Valley. Since 2018, we have collaborated on multiple projects: bit.ly/3FNzIe8

A message from the Vaagen family regarding the shut down of Vaagen Fibre Canada. vaagen.ca/post/a-message…

The 2023 Forest Professionals BC conference and AGM concluded on February 10, where the 2022 ABCFP award winners were announced at the Prince George Civic Centre. Dan Macmaster, RPF, of Grand Forks, was named Professional Forester of the Year. bit.ly/3lJbxrb

NEWS RELEASE: bit.ly/3Lmpshp The Vaagen family are expressing their appreciation to their many partners for their years of relationship.