Davis LLP is a leading national law firm with a significant and longstanding relationship with the British Columbia forest industry. Our highly experienced forestry practice group is backed by a full-service firm with a range of expertise including aboriginal, climate change, corporate structuring and financing, employment, insolvency and taxation law.

Clients of the firm include licence holders (large and small), contractors, trade associations, log brokers, consultants and trading companies. Our clients rely on the expertise of our forestry group lawyers, which includes two Registered Professional Foresters with considerable industry experience.

Davis LLP distinguishes itself not only in the quality of its practice but also in its understanding of the forestry issues in British Columbia. In today’s uncertain economic environment, we can draw upon our extensive understanding of the industry and our firm-wide resources to help your organization succeed.

Forestry Innovation
Investment - Approximately 80 per cent of BC’s forest products are sold to customers in the United States, Japan, Europe and other countries. Our forest-based economy depends on maintaining and building demand in markets that are increasingly complex and competitive.

Forestry Innovation Investment is a Provincial Crown corporation with a mandate to assist the forest industry in:

• developing competitive new products;
• maintaining, building and diversifying international markets;
• eliminating trade and market barriers;
• positioning BC as a global leader in sustainable forest management; and
• ensuring the sector continues to be a leading contributor to the BC economy.

Nearly half of FII’s budget is used to fund activities proposed and delivered by industry trade associations, research institutes and universities. 

Forsite was incorporated in 1987 and has since provided continuous service to industrial, First Nations and government clients. Forsite employs 130 full and part-time staff in Salmon Arm, Campbell River, Lillooet, Prince George, Kamloops, Terrace, Golden, Cranbrook and Revelstoke. Our geographic diversity allows for economies of scale and enables delivery of quality, timely and cost effective forest management services throughout BC. Forsite’s team includes: professional foresters, professional engineers, geotechnical engineers, forestry and engineering technicians and information technology experts. Whether it is individual specialty services or the full Woodlands Management Solution, Forsite is committed to guaranteed results and guaranteed value for its clients throughout BC.

International Forest Products Limited (Interfor), with sales of more than $800 million, is one of the Pacific Northwest's largest producers of quality wood products for sale to markets around the world. We have operations in BC, Washington and Oregon, including three operating sawmills in the Coastal region of BC, one in the BC Interior, one in Washington and two in Oregon. Interfor also operates value-added remanufacturing and specialty products facilities in BC and Washington. These operations have a combined manufacturing capacity of 1.3 billion board feet.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) works to ensure the responsible development of Canada's natural resources, including energy, forests, minerals and metals. We also use our expertise in earth sciences to build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of our landmass and resources.

NRCan develops policies and programs that enhance the contribution of the natural resources sector to the economy and improve the quality of life for all Canadians.

We conduct innovative science in facilities across Canada to generate ideas and transfer technologies. We also represent Canada at the international level to meet the country’s global commitments related to natural resources.

Our Vision: Improving the quality of life of Canadians by creating a sustainable resource advantage. 

Established in 2001, Strategic Forest Management Inc. (SFMI) is a professional consulting firm specializing in natural resource management. Our extensive experience is the result of our coastal forestry roots. We employ a multi-disciplinary approach to help our clients achieve their resource management goals.

We provide professional services, such as resource reconnaissance and inventory, planning, project management, and operational implementation to forest companies, public and private utilities (BC Hydro, BCTC and IPPs), mining companies, First Nations, government (municipal, provincial and federal), BC Parks, Property developers and tourism operators.

Our highly qualified staff is what separates us from the competition. Dedicated to technical and professional excellence – resulting in superior resource management – our team of professionals is one of the most experienced and respected in BC.

Our staff includes foresters, technologists, engineers, biologists, geographers, GIS analysts and others.  We continue to be recognized as the “go-to” company for natural resource related projects of all sizes and scopes.

We consistently develop adaptive and innovative solutions, based on the principles and practices of environmental stewardship, which allow our clients to achieve their desired management objectives.

TD Insurance Meloche Monnex makes home insurance as simple as 1 - 2 - 3! Association of BC Forest Professionals members have access to special privileges including preferred group rates, exceptional service and quality products. Our wide range of residential insurance options provides the coverage you need for your home, secondary and recreational properties. Inquire about our special enhancements like Identity Plus Solution, Water Damage, Oil Damage and more. But that is not all, protection is available for recreational vehicles like ATV’s, watercraft, snowmobiles and travel trailers.

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