JA EN CONTACT US COMPANY PRODUCTS CAREERS RESPONSIBILITY INVESTORS COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY Health & Safety Environment Planning & Practices Certification Big Tree Retention Community First Nations HOME | RESPONSIBILITY | COMMUNITY AN ACTIVE PARTNER WITH OUR COMMUNITIES As we pursue our aim of Defining a Higher Standard®, Western is committed to being an active partner in strengthening the communities where we live and work. Western demonstrates its commitment to contributing sustainable and enduring value to communities where we operate in a multitude of ways. We provide a range of career opportunities and source goods and services locally helping build the economic resilience of communities where we live and work. Through wages, contracts, stumpage, taxes and local procurement, we annually contribute more than a half billion dollars to the economy. Western also strives to make a positive and lasting impact through our dedicated community giving – whether through in-kind donations, financial contributions or volunteer hours. Western provides hundreds of thousands dollars every year to organizations large and small. We support local community activities and events, from lending a hand to sports and recreational activities to investing in cultural events and charitable causes. Western is proud to play an active role in the communities where we live and work. The common thread that runs through the wide spectrum of support we provide is an unwavering commitment to building enduring value and contributing to vibrant, heathy communities for today and tomorrow. For more information or to inquire about your organization, please send your request to info@westernforest.com. AWARDS & BURSARIES One way we are investing in the next generation of forest professionals is through bursary programs to attract new talent to our industry. RAY ROBAZZA MEMORIAL FORESTRY AWARD Western Forest Products is offering two awards to honour the memory of long-time employee, Ray Robazza, RFP. Ray was passionate about the coastal forest industry and over his 28-year career with Western he mentored many young foresters and engineers. Ray was also a champion of Western’s Forestry Summer Student program, recruiting students and providing them with a wide range of opportunities in the forest industry. In the spirit of Ray’s commitment to training the next generation of foresters, two awards will be granted to support students from forestry programs at Vancouver Island University and the University of British Columbia. Please apply for awards online at: VIU – Application deadline March 31 UBC – Application deadline August 1 FOR DONATION INQUIRIES CONTACT US COMMUNITY NEWS Nanwakolas Council and Western Announce Letter of Understanding ‘Namgis and Western Launch Collaborative Forest Management Planning Process Western and PPWC VAD Announce New Collective Agreement Western Announces $50,000 Donation to Wildfire Relief and Readiness Efforts Western and Tla'amin Nation Announcement Western and Tla'amin Nation Announcement Backgrounder Quatsino First Nation and Western Finalize Land Transaction to Support Establishment of Waterfront Community Western Forest Products Contributes Land for Community Trail Western and PPWC Announce New Collective Agreement Western Forest Products Spreads Holiday Cheer Western Forest Products Supports Community Food Banks with $100,000 Donation $375K Watershed Renewal Contribution TFL 44 LP Announces Ratification of Contracts INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE? GET IN TOUCH & LET US KNOW. CONTACT US COMPANY PRODUCTS CAREERS RESPONSIBILITY INVESTORS CONTACT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS ©2021 Western Forest Products. All rights reserved.