News and Views - Winter 2019/2020 Newsletter

MOSAIC FOREST MANAGEMENT’S SEMI-ANNUAL NEWS UPDATE

Mosaic Forest Management marked its first year in business on November 1 – and looking back on this year, I’m proud of what we have achieved together already through affiliation.

Our vision for Mosaic was to create a stronger business by uniting two great companies, generating benefits for our employees, contractors, shareholders and communities. We made excellent progress on this vision in 2019, despite the many challenges we faced.

Over the past year, we have integrated our management programs, executed on our combined business plan, achieved record performance in safety, expanded Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification to all Mosaic-managed lands, implemented new online access tools, established a new public campsite bringing our total to 12 across Vancouver Island, and unified our donations and sponsorships program that supports so many worthwhile community initiatives.

That we were able to accomplish all this against the headwinds of incredibly challenging market conditions is a testament to the thousands of British Columbians we employ directly and indirectly. The challenges we have faced this year have underscored both how tough this business can be and how important it is to the families and communities on B.C.’s Coast. On November 25, we made the difficult decision to curtail our operations earlier than usual in the face of sustained bad markets. We understand the impacts this has on our employees and particularly our contractors. We are focused on resuming operations as soon as market conditions allow – getting people back to work in our working forests and generating the resources to support all the valuable community initiatives that rely on Mosaic.

I want to thank our employees and contractors for their dedication to moving us forward as one organization, and our partners, stakeholders and customers for their continued support of our company.

Jeff

Water is a vital natural resource, and a top priority both for Mosaic and for our community partners. In particular, Mosaic has formal collaborative relationships with water purveyors who have licences to draw water from sources within our private m… — Water is a vital natural resource, and a top priority both for Mosaic and for our community partners. In particular, Mosaic has formal collaborative relationships with water purveyors who have licences to draw water from sources within our private managed forest lands. Mosaic has created a new portal with information related to water management. It also highlights our partnership with the Regional District of Nanaimo, an example of Mosaic and communities working together for the benefit of everyone. Find out more and watch the video here

Focusing on Indigenous students and workers, Mosaic offers numerous education funding and training opportunities across the spectrum of career stages – from students graduating high school, to those pursuing a graduate degree, to workers looking to … — Focusing on Indigenous students and workers, Mosaic offers numerous education funding and training opportunities across the spectrum of career stages – from students graduating high school, to those pursuing a graduate degree, to workers looking to develop practical skills for jobs in the resource sector. In 2018, we donated $200,000 in support of First Nations scholarships and training initiatives. Download our new fact sheet for detailed information on these programs

As a leading company in the communities where we operate, Mosaic receives hundreds of donations requests each year. We are proud to support worthy community events and causes across Coastal B.C. In order to ensure consistent evaluation of funding re… — As a leading company in the communities where we operate, Mosaic receives hundreds of donations requests each year. We are proud to support worthy community events and causes across Coastal B.C. In order to ensure consistent evaluation of funding requests, Mosaic has updated our Sponsorships and Donations Policy, with guidance for applicants on the types of activities and programs we fund. Learn more here

250 MILLION TREES & COUNTING: MOUNT NEWTON NURSERY TURNS 40Established in 1979, Mosaic’s Mount Newton Seed Orchard has made a huge contribution to sustainable forest management on B.C.’s Coast. In its 40 years in operation, the orchard has produ… — 250 MILLION TREES & COUNTING: MOUNT NEWTON NURSERY TURNS 40
Established in 1979, Mosaic’s Mount Newton Seed Orchard has made a huge contribution to sustainable forest management on B.C.’s Coast. In its 40 years in operation, the orchard has produced enough seed to grow 250 million seedlings in support of our annual reforestation program – in 2019, 12 million seedlings were planted on Mosaic managed lands. On September 11, Mosaic staff were joined by Government officials and local leaders to celebrate this milestone. Learn more about Mount Newton’s operations and see photos from the anniversary event here

PRIVATE MANAGED FOREST PROGRAM REVIEW ADVANCES TO NEXT STAGEOver the summer, the B.C. Government accepted public input to its review of the Private Managed Forest Program. This is an important process that could have wide ranging impacts on the Coas… — PRIVATE MANAGED FOREST PROGRAM REVIEW ADVANCES TO NEXT STAGE
Over the summer, the B.C. Government accepted public input to its review of the Private Managed Forest Program. This is an important process that could have wide ranging impacts on the Coastal forest sector – B.C.’s Coastal industry relies on active forest management on private lands to support jobs, communities and the economy. Thank you to all our employees, contractors and partners who submitted input to this important process. Government has now released a “What We Heard” report to inform the next stages of the review. Mosaic will continue to actively engage with Government on this process, and keep our partners updated. You can also find Government updates on the process on the Engage BC website here

STUNNING PHOTOS EARN FREE CAMPINGCongratulations to our 2019 summer photo contest winners Barb Hooper, of Qualicum Beach, and Rick Fleming, of Gabriola Island. Each won bragging rights along with 14-day camping passes to use at one or all of Mosaic’… — **STUNNING PHOTOS EARN FREE CAMPING**
Congratulations to our 2019 summer photo contest winners Barb Hooper, of Qualicum Beach, and Rick Fleming, of Gabriola Island. Each won bragging rights along with 14-day camping passes to use at one or all of Mosaic’s 12 campgrounds tucked away at stunning destinations on beautiful Vancouver Island, B.C. Information on Mosaic’s campsites is available here

SOMENOS MARSH VIEWING TOWER OPEN TO THE PUBLICMosaic was pleased to join with the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society in early October to officially open the newly-completed viewing tower. Mosaic was a major funder of the tower, and also facilitated the … — **SOMENOS MARSH VIEWING TOWER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**
Mosaic was pleased to join with the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society in early October to officially open the newly-completed viewing tower. Mosaic was a major funder of the tower, and also facilitated the creation of the protected area by donating the Somenos lakebed to Ducks Unlimited in 2016. Learn more on the Somenos Marsh website

PACIFIC SALMON FOUNDATION GRANTS TO COWICHAN SALMON PROJECTSMosaic was proud to partner with the Pacific Salmon Foundation to see local salmon projects in Duncan receive $7,500 in support. Mosaic has a three-year $330,000 collaboration with the Paci… — **PACIFIC SALMON FOUNDATION GRANTS TO COWICHAN SALMON PROJECTS**
Mosaic was proud to partner with the Pacific Salmon Foundation to see local salmon projects in Duncan receive $7,500 in support. Mosaic has a three-year $330,000 collaboration with the Pacific Salmon Foundation, providing funds to support these community-based programs that undertake highly effective salmon habitat work. Learn more about the funded projects.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2020

Mark your calendars for these upcoming industry events:

Cory HaggartDecember 12, 2019