Catalyst Crofton

10/24/2024

Domtar, Resolute Forest Products and Paper Excellence have joined under one name. Learn how we are combining our strengths and legacies to grow into the fiber for the future: https://ow.ly/cwok50TSU2s

Domtar, Produits forestiers Résolu et Papier Excellence portent désormais un seul et même nom d’entreprise. Apprenez comment nous conjuguons nos forces et notre patrimoine pour cultiver la fibre de l’avenir : https://ow.ly/cP2q50TSU2t

10/10/2024

Listen in as Nici Darychuk talks about the exceptional effort made to keep the Port Alberni mill operating despite the only highway into town being closed and the inspiring success achieved by her team. https://paperexcellence.com/jumping-right-into-it/

10/03/2024

Last week, we took part in Quw'utsun Sta'lo' Skweyul in Crofton. Almost 300 people attended! Our Crofton mill had an interactive station to showcase the operation of mill from raw materials to finished products. The Cowichan Tribes also hosted traditional salmon cooking over open flames. The Cowichan Sinqua Dancers performed, and Elders shared powerful messages. Local leaders, including MP Alistair McGregor, also attended. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such as success.

09/30/2024

We’re proud that our partnership with The Outland Youth Employment Program supports Indigenous youth personally and professionally. Over this summer, 150 youth gained hands-on experience, earned certifications in areas like First Aid, Trail Specialist Training and more. Incredibly, they also planted 118,080 trees! https://paperexcellence.com/creating-opportunities-for-indigenous-youth/

09/26/2024

In an industry where women have historically been underrepresented, leaders like Lana Wilhelm, our Director of Indigenous Relations, are creating new paths for the next generation of female forest professionals. Recently honored with the prestigious Women in Forestry Award of Excellence from the Forest Products Association of Canada, her story will inspire the next generation.

In an industry where women have historically been underrepresented, women like Lana Wilhelm are creating […]

09/23/2024

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Responsible forest management not only prevents deforestation, but it also protects ecosystems and endangered species that inhabit the world’s forests.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has already accomplished a lot over the last 30 years, and we are proud to be part of its journey as a Certificate Holder. But the mission to protect the world’s biodiversity remains as strong as ever.

Learn more about why forests matter for biodiversity, and how you can help: fsc.org/forestweek

09/20/2024

Thank you BC Council of Forest Industries for supporting the forestry conversation at the Union of BC Municipalities convention this week. Check out COFI's two new reports here: https://cofi.org/insights-and-resources/ There's a supply chain and community benefits analysis and a report on forestry solutions for housing and climate.

09/19/2024

We're excited to share that Lana Wilhelm, Director of Indigenous Relations has received the Women in Forestry Award of Excellence from Forest Products Association of Canada. Learn more about Lana's story and her thoughts on winning this award in this press release:

For Immediate Release: [Richmond, BC] – Last night, Lana Wilhelm, Director of Indigenous Relations for […]

09/18/2024

Last night in Ottawa an event to celebrate Lana Wilhelm, RPF, Director of Indigenous Relations, drew a forest friendly crowd. Members of Parliament Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) and Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan—Malahat—Langford) both attended. Alistair and Lana reminisced and swapped tree planting stories. Both are proud veteran tree planters with 8 years (Alistair) and 5 years (Lana) of experience of summer work in BC forests. Alistair speaks often about his time planting trees, although politics takes him out of the forest and onto Parliament Hill these days. Both he and Gord are proud supporters of our industry alongside professionals like Lana.
Lana was honoured to receive the Women in Forestry Award of Excellence from the Forest Products Association of Canada prize this morning. More to come on that soon. Congratulations Lana and thank you for all that you do to instill a love of the land and our forests in the next generation of nature lovers and forest professionals in Canada.