NFMC Visits Columbia Forest Products Sawmill (Hearst, ON)
Recently, NFMC welcomed the opportunity to visit Columbia Forest Products (CFP) sawmill operations in Hearst, ON. CFP Director Forest Resources & Log Procurement, Dan Bowes, CFP Operations Woodlands Supervisor, Steve Thuerig, and CFP Plant Manager, Pascal Sigouin, met with NFMC’s General Manager, Carmelo Notarbartolo, and Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Brett Redden, to discuss NFMC’s Strategic Initiatives Program (SIPs). The SIP’s Program is intended to assist First Nation communities, municipalities, and industry in bringing forward eligible, forestry-related projects affecting the NFMC management area. Ideally, these initiatives will develop capacity and promote, attract and support economic growth in the existing and emerging forestry sector. Download the information and application package to learn more @ https://www.nfmcforestry.ca/programs
CFP also provided a tour of its facility. The tour showcased their operations and wood processing, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the journey from forest to finished product. It also included discussions on log grading and processing, demonstrating the processing of timber from their sustainable forestry operations. They are third-party certified, ensuring environmentally and socially responsible timber production.
Thank you to CFP for its hospitality!
Photo (L-R)- NFMC’s General Manager, Carmelo Notarbartolo, CFP Plant Manager, Pascal Sigouin, CFP Operations Woodlands Supervisor, Steve Thuerig.
Learn more about CFP and its operations @ https://www.columbiaforestproducts.com/…