Build with wood.
Wood is a naturally renewable material that brings strength, beauty and performance to every project. Discover why our wood products are trusted across applications and the diverse species that make it possible.
Building with wood for a better future.
* SFI marks are registered marks owned by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. See our website for certificates, public summary reports and external audit reports related to forest certifications. ** Canadian Forest Products Ltd., Kootenay operations’ FSC trademark license code is FSC-C152544. *** Approximate percentage of renewable energy out of total energy used across global locations.
0%of our Canfor-managed forests are certified to SFI® or FSC® Forest Management Standards. * **
0%of our North American wood products operations are managed to the SFI Fibre Sourcing Standard.
0%of the dry weight of wood is stored carbon.
1.62 tonnes of C0₂eare stored in 1,000 board feet of softwood lumber product.
Why wood performs.
From strength and stability to sustainability and design flexibility, our wood products deliver where it matters most.
From species to solutions.
Sustainably sourced across Western Canada, the US South and Sweden, our fibre shapes the performance, appearance, and applications of every product we make.
Spruce Pine Fir
Spruce Pine Fir (SPF), sustainably sourced across the Western Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, is defined by a cooler climate and shorter growing seasons that produce fibre with a strong balance of strength, workability, and consistency. This environment supports steady, uniform growth, resulting in lumber that performs reliably across a wide range of structural and appearance applications.
Compared to SPF from other regions, Western SPF is known for its lighter colour, finer texture, and more consistent fibre characteristics. It offers dependable strength-to-weight performance and is widely recognized for its versatility across construction, remanufacturing, and finishing applications.
Its clean appearance and ease of machining make it especially well suited for projects where both performance and finish matter, delivering a practical, high-quality solution for builders and manufacturers alike.
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Southern Yellow Pine
Southern Yellow Pine is sourced from the southeastern United States, where a warm climate and long growing seasons produce fibre known for its strength, density, and durability. This environment supports fast growth without compromising structural performance, resulting in wood that is widely trusted across construction and industrial applications.
Recognized for its high strength and excellent treatability, Southern Yellow Pine is a versatile species used across dimension lumber, boards, and engineered wood products such as glulam. Its density supports strong load-bearing performance, while its ability to accept preservative treatments makes it well suited for exterior and ground-contact applications.
With a distinct grain pattern and warm, natural colour, Southern Yellow Pine also brings a bold, traditional look to appearance applications, offering both performance and visual character.
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Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir & Western Larch
Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir and Western Larch from the interior mountains of British Columbia, Canada, are shaped by a colder, slower-growing climate that produces dense, high-quality fibre with exceptional strength and consistency. Short growing seasons and limited moisture create a tight grain and a higher proportion of latewood, resulting in lumber that performs reliably in demanding structural and exterior applications.
Compared to faster-grown coastal or European Douglas-fir species, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir and Western Larch offer more consistent performance and improved appearance, making it a trusted choice for builders, engineers, and manufacturers.
Its warm colour tones and pronounced grain bring a natural, architectural character to appearance applications, delivering both performance and visual appeal in a single material.
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Engelmann Spruce & Lodgepole Pine
Engelmann Spruce and Lodgepole Pine (ESLP) from the Southern interior of British Columbia, Canada, are shaped by high-elevation environments and shorter growing seasons that produce fibre with a fine, uniform texture and consistent quality. These conditions support steady, balanced growth, resulting in lightweight, easy-to-work wood that is ideally suited for our premium boards and paneling products.
Selected for its clean appearance and refined grain, ESLP delivers a smooth, consistent surface that finishes exceptionally well. Its light colour and subtle character provide a versatile foundation for a wide range of applications.
The result is a product that combines workability, consistency, and visual appeal, offering a reliable and high-quality solution for appearance projects.
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Norwegian Spruce & Scots Pine
Norwegian Spruce and Scots Pine, sustainably sourced from our Vida subsidiary in Central and Southern Sweden, are shaped by a cool, stable climate that produces fibre with a fine grain, consistent quality, and reliable performance. Steady growing conditions and responsible forest management practices support uniform wood characteristics, making these species well suited for a wide range of structural and appearance applications.
Together, these species offer a complementary balance. Norwegian Spruce provides a clean, light appearance and excellent workability, while Scots Pine contributes added density, strength, and natural durability. This combination delivers versatile fibre that performs across a variety of applications.
Their refined texture and bright, natural tones also make them an ideal choice for applications where both performance and finish matter, supporting a wide range of design and construction needs.
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