A forestry worker in an orange hard hat and safety vest stands on a dirt path at a logging site, looking up.A forestry worker in an orange hard hat and safety vest stands on a dirt path at a logging site, looking up.

Timber sourcing.

Work directly with Canfor to understand the value of your timber and explore your harvesting options.

Our responsible forestry practices.

At Canfor, responsible forestry guides how we source timber. Our sustainable forest management system and forest management plans guide our operations, helping ensure forest harvesting aligns with government regulatory requirements and Canfor's strict operational requirements and standards. Practicing sustainable forestry, collaborating with stakeholders and aligning with certification standards strengthens our commitment to responsible forest stewardship and helps ensure the forests we are entrusted with continue to provide ecological and social benefits while contributing to our long-term resilience.

Working in partnership with landowners.

Canfor is proud to partner with private landowners across British Columbia and Alberta who are interested in selling timber. Our experienced forestry professionals work directly with landowners to offer competitive bids and help maximize the value of their timber.

We're committed to responsible fibre sourcing and supporting sustainable forestry practices that help keep Canada's forests healthy and resilient. Practising sustainable forestry, collaborating with stakeholders, and aligning with certification standards strengthens our commitment to responsible forest stewardship.

These actions help ensure the forests we are entrusted with continue to provide ecological and social benefits and contribute to our long-term resilience. Our sustainable forest management system and forest management plans guide our operations, helping ensure forest harvesting aligns with government regulatory requirements and Canfor's strict operational requirements and standards.

Two men in hard hats and orange vests inspect a pile of cut logs.

Why work directly with Canfor.

  • Competitive Market Prices
    Receive fair, competitive pricing backed by transparent communication and direct payment from Canfor. Our experienced forestry professionals work directly with you to assess your timber and help you understand its value.
  • Expert Forestry Guidance
    Work directly with experienced forestry professionals who understand your region. We'll walk your property, answer your questions, and help you understand your harvesting options so you can make informed decisions.
  • Responsible Forestry
    Responsible forestry guides how we source timber. Through sustainable forestry practices and alignment with internationally recognized certification standards, we're committed to responsible forest stewardship and healthy, resilient forests.
  • Trusted Relationships
    Build a direct relationship with one of Canada's leading forest products companies. We're committed to transparency, open communication, and supporting landowners throughout the process.
A red logging truck carrying logs on a road beside an autumn forest, with cut logs in the foreground.

Forest certifications.

We practice sustainable forest management by aligning our programs to meet best practices, certifications and regulatory requirements. We certify our programs to standards for forest management, fibre sourcing and chain of custody.

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