This isn't your kids' 'Toy Barn'! With engineered wood products that are durable enough to stand up to tough weather and eye-catching aesthetics that are the envy of the neighbors, this machinery storage barn at Out of Bounds Ranch has been taken to a whole new level. Western

Why is this empty space drumming up excitement at Western? It's the future home of two continuous dry kilns under development at our Value-Added Division in Chemainus! Each new kiln will handle an annual volume of about 70 million board feet, creating additional capacity for

We’re excited to share a recent project at the Denver Botanic Gardens. This beautiful trellis installation is crafted from our resawn Douglas-fir. Douglas-fir was chosen for its ability to withstand the outdoor elements as well as its natural warmth and harmony with the gardens.

Our teams have wrapped up another successful spring planting season—putting over 2.3 million seedlings into the ground. This work is part of an ongoing commitment that sees Western plant an average of over 4 million trees annually. At the heart of this effort is a team of

Since the onset of COVID, the Western team in #Holberg has noticed more and more visitors traveling to the north end of Vancouver Island, searching for beauty and tranquility. With that tranqulity comes remoteness... and bumpy roads... and unexpected weather, flat tires, car

🌲 Inspiring the Next Generation of Forestry Leaders 🌲 In May, COFI’s Forest Education Program reached over 5,300 students and educators across BC through career awareness events, mill tours, interactive trades expos, wildfire preparedness days, and hands-on simulator

Western is excited to be partnering with University of British Columbia to explore opportunities for BC to become a leader in the global hem-fir glue-laminated timber market and value-added manufacturing. Frank Lam, UBC Forestry Prof. and Senior Chair of Wood Building Design and Construction, explains

We were excited to welcome #Ladysmith Mayor Deena Beeston to our Saltair operation for her first behind-the-scenes tour, alongside Councillors Duck Paterson and Ray Gourlay. The trio commented on the skilled employees, impressive technology and commitment to safety demonstrated

Dallas Smith, President of Nanwakolas Council, moderates a discussion on building stronger forestry partnerships. Panelists include Hon. Ravi Parmar (Minister of Forests, BC), Kim Haakstad (President and CEO, COFI), and Chief Councillor John Jack (Huu-ay-aht First Nations).

Proud to have the opportunity to be represented at the annual Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference! Indigenous Resource Opportunities #SustainableDevelopment #IndigenousPartnerships #IROC2025 #BCforestry #BCbusiness

Today, we recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. DYK? National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, a day that holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Indigenous Peoples,

Toured Western Forest Products Duke Point sawmill with BC’s Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar. A strong reminder that forestry is vital to our economy — and its future must be sustainable, innovative, and resilient. #bcpoli #ForestryBC #Nanaimo #Lantzville

Wishing you and yours safe celebrations! #HappyCanadaDay

It has been a very challenging week for many of our colleagues with the fire at our Columbia Vista facility. In a difficult time, we're wishing all our American coworkers and friends a safe and happy Independence Day.

#PortHardy #FilomiDays #SummerFun #CelebratingCommunity

Very happy to have worked with the Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association in creating this peaceful little observation deck in the Cowichan Estuary. Well done to the Westerners who assisted with clearing the construction area. We hope our durable yellow cedar

‘Namgis First Nation and Western Forest Products are excited to announce the next step forward in a pilot project which is facilitating the collaborative planning and management of healthy, resilient forests for the portion of TFL 37 which falls within ‘Namgis’ territory. The

With summer in full swing and long weekends bringing more people outdoors, safety on B.C.’s forest service roads and in the backcountry is more important than ever. Building on similar outreach efforts from recent years, members of our Timberlands and Health & Safety teams will

Western was honoured to attend a special event near Sayward hosted by Na̲nwak̲olas Council, celebrating First Nations’ culture, their important role in forest management and investment in the forestry economy. On Vancouver Island, for example, Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum,